vanessa

Product Designer
AI & Inclusive UX
CMU HCII METALS

The Philosophy

Turning data complexity into cognitive clarity.

By bridging Learning Science and Information Architecture, I transform high-density workflows into experiences that feel native to the human mind. My goal is to ensure complex systems remain intuitive to master while scaling alongside business growth.

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Works.

best of 2025

A selection of case studies demonstrating strategic design across diverse domains.

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SpeakUp

An AI coach helping non-native speakers bridge the delivery gap with moment-level feedback
AI Interaction
Multimodal UX

Torus Design System

Architected a scalable, WCAG-compliant foundation to unify the Torus ecosystem
Design Systems
Accessibility
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LingoBuddy

An AI social sidekick helping international students navigate cultural subtext and master slang in real-world conversations
Mobile UX
Product Strategy
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OLI Website

Redesigned the OLI website to improve information architecture and clarify service value for educators
IA
Content Strategy
THE VALUE
Bridging user insights with technical logic to deliver measurable product outcomes.

Scaling impact through logic-led and research-backed design.

Data-driven validation
Systemic scalability
Accessibility by default
AI-assisted workflows