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In short
I'm from North Carolina and now live in San Francisco. I first learned design through making drawings on PowerPoint in 2nd grade. I'm left handed.
My cat, Sushi next to a portrait of my cat, Sushi.
Why UX?
After a lackluster experience at another university's design school, a friend recommended I check out SCAD. The rest is history. After my first tour I saw the value in learning in an environment surrounded by diverse and talented designers.
SCAD's UX Design program was the perfect fit. It allowed me to solve real world problems and get experience in multiple disciplines and mediums. Most importantly, I found an incredible group of talented peers who were just as obsessed with design as I am.
SCAD Tour 2021.
Life at SCAD
Design challenges, insightful events, and incredible company. Every facet of SCAD has benefitted me as a designer, community leader, and person.
While I'm not in class (or a guest talk (or a workshop)) I love playing intramural sports like tennis and pickleball. I also explore other creative mediums, it's fun to create meaningful things just for my own enjoyment, and it keeps my design skills sharp!
I'm the tall one.
Mentorship
One of the key motivators for me at SCAD was FLUX, the Future Leaders of User Experience club. I led the club's mentorship initiative, where we host 1:1 peer-to-peer tutoring sessions for students, and visit the 101 classes for live feedback.
I wouldn't be where I am now if it wasn't for the amazing upperclassmen I had who helped guide me through my first years of SCAD. I'm so happy I get to return that favor through mentorship!
Every Sunday, 2-5pm!
So what now?
After a great internship experience at Lenovo, I'm now working as a UX Designer at YouTube!
More updates to come, at some point.
picture from www.lizzynovelli.com
Experiences
YouTube
Jan '26 - Present
UX Designer
Planet Studio
Aug '25 - Present
Contract UX Designer
Lenovo
May '25 - Aug '25
UX Design Intern
FINRA - Contract
Jan '25 - March '25
UX Designer
Magister Advising
Nov '24 - Present
Product & Web Designer
Planet Studio
Sept '24 - Nov '24
Contract UX Designer
Planet Studio
June '24 - Aug '24
UX Design Intern
FLUX: SCAD UX Club
Jan '24 - March '25
Mentorship Director
SCAD
Aug '23 - Jan '25
Resident Assistant
Deloitte - Contract
April '24 - June '24
UX Researcher
CBS Sports - Contract
Aug '23 - Nov '23
UX Co-Lead/Concept Lead
Awards & Recognitions
Red Dot Design Awards
2025
Winner, Brands & Communication
European Product Design Awards
2025
Honorable Mention
Darkfolios
April 2025
Portfolio of The Month
Wall of Portfolios
April 2025
Portfolio of The Month
Red Dot Design Awards
2024
Winner, Brands & Communication
Indigo Design Awards
2024-2025
4 Gold, 17 Silver, 9 Bronze, 6 Honorable Mentions
Education
The Savannah College of Art and Design
2022 -2025
B.F.A User Experience Design