JobSync is a conceptual browser extension and dashboard designed to help job seekers manage their applications, follow-ups, and insights in one focused, privacy-conscious space. The project explored how thoughtful UX, supported by AI, can reduce cognitive load during the job search without overwhelming users or compromising trust.

This case study documents a 0→1 design process, from early assumptions and user research to iterative prototyping, usability testing, and refinement. The goal was not to introduce more automation, but to design clarity into a complex, emotionally charged workflow.

FairShare is a social-fintech app that makes sharing money with friends simple, fair, and fun. It reimagines group expense management by blending Splitwise-style functionality with social and gamified interactions. Users can automatically split bills, save collectively for shared goals, send friendly reminders, and celebrate milestones — all while maintaining transparency and harmony in their relationships.

Chirp is a concept project addressing the lack of safe, relevant digital spaces for neighborhood communication. Research showed that existing platforms often feel noisy or unmoderated, discouraging trust and participation. We chose this problem to explore how UX could enable meaningful local engagement without overwhelming users. The solution focused on a lightweight, community-first platform that prioritizes relevance, safety, and user control. Through user interviews, focused use cases, and iterative prototyping with usability testing, we designed an experience that helps neighbors share updates, discover local information, and engage confidently within their community.

Zaggle is a platform for employee rewards and recognition, designed to make peer recognition easy, engaging, and motivating—promoting a culture of appreciation and strengthening workplace connections.

I redesigned a mobile and SaaS app for creating and managing forms and quizzes, delivering a seamless experience with modern design trends and efficient React.js components.

Transforming everyday walks in the Chicago Loop into story-driven cultural discovery. The Chicago Loop is full of history, architecture, parks, cafés, and local businesses. It’s one of the most walkable and culturally rich areas in the city. But most people just pass through it. Navigation apps focus on getting you somewhere as quickly as possible. They calculate the fastest route, not the most meaningful one. LoopWalk AI adds a personalization layer to walking routes. Users first choose where they want to go or how long they want to walk. Then they describe how they want the walk to feel.

No subscriptions. No backend experience. Just a designer figuring out how to make AI work on a Framer site — and documenting everything that went wrong along the way.