Well, hello! I'm Emmy, a UX Researcher based out of the SF Bay Area.

Well, hello!
I'm Emmy, a UX Researcher based out of the SF Bay Area.

I have a BA in Political Science from UC Irvine. I was introduced to UX/UI while working on website accessibility cases at an ADA firm. After developing chronic pain I felt the potential that online spaces, especially games, have to better the quality of life for others.

I have a BA in Political Science from UC Irvine. I was introduced to UX/UI while working on website accessibility cases at an ADA firm. After developing chronic pain I felt the potential that online spaces, especially games, have to better the quality of life for others.

I believe digital spaces should be accessible, and games should be playable - especially for those who have been underrepresented in the industry.

I believe digital spaces should be accessible, and games should be playable - especially for those who have been underrepresented in the industry.

At a Glance

At a Glance

At a Glance

UX Researcher at Dev Launchers

UX Researcher at Dev Launchers

UX Researcher || Dev Launchers

2024 - present

2024 - present

2024 - present

UX Researcher at Out in Tech: RUXSTARs Program

UX Researcher at Out in Tech: RUXSTARs Program

UX Researcher || Out in Tech

2024

2024

2024

UC Berkeley UX/UI Bootcamp Certification

UC Berkeley UX/UI Bootcamp Certification

UX/UI Bootcamp Certificate

2023

2023

2023

Legal Assistant at ADA Law Firm

Legal Assistant at ADA Law Firm

Legal Assistant

2020

2020

2020

UC Irvine Bachelors of Political Science

UC Irvine Bachelors of Political Science

BA of Political Science

2020

2020

2020

UX Case Studies

UX Case Studies

UX Case Studies

Mockup of phones showing KitchenSynch wireframes
Mockup of phones showing KitchenSynch wireframes
Mockup of phones showing KitchenSynch wireframes

KitchenSync

KitchenSync

An app for multi-person households to create, share, and turn meal inspiration into grocery lists.

An app for multi-person households to create, share, and turn meal inspiration into grocery lists.

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Mockup of laptop showing Diversity in Design homepage
Mockup of laptop showing Diversity in Design homepage
Mockup of laptop showing Diversity in Design homepage

Diversity in Design

Website focused on providing resources, mentorship, and visibility for underrepresented individuals in UI/UX.

Website focused on providing resources, mentorship, and visibility for underrepresented individuals in UI/UX.

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Mockup of phones showing Gamers Outreach website pages
Mockup of phones showing Gamers Outreach website pages
Mockup of phones showing Gamers Outreach website pages

Gamers Outreach

Non-profit redesign for Gamers Outreach, a charity focused on bringing gaming experiences to children in hospitals.

Non-profit redesign for Gamers Outreach, a charity focused on bringing gaming experiences to children in hospitals.

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Game Development

Game Development

Game Development

Two Panya playing cards, one is a collect one powerup card and the other  is a recipe card for mango pudding
Two Panya playing cards, one is a collect one powerup card and the other  is a recipe card for mango pudding
Two Panya playing cards, one is a collect one powerup card and the other  is a recipe card for mango pudding

Panya

A competitive card game where players bake sweets from around the world and steal necessary ingredients along the way.

A competitive card game where players bake sweets from around the world and steal necessary ingredients along the way.

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A D20 with the 20 facing up
A D20 with the 20 facing up
A D20 with the 20 facing up

TTRPG Game Master

KitchenSync

Two years of experience crafting long-term D&D 5e campaigns and facilitating one shot TTRPG sessions.

A pile of I'd Watch That cards
A pile of I'd Watch That cards
A pile of I'd Watch That cards

I'd Watch That*

An improv storytelling game where players follow card prompts to entertain each other with hilariously chaotic tales.

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Let's get to know each other.

Let's get to know each other.

Let's get to know each other.