I'm Vanessa, a Product Designer building accessible, AI-driven tools for human growth.

M.S. CMU HCII (METALS) •  UX & Learning Science  •  Available for full-time work
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LingoBuddy: AI Slang Learning

CMU HCII · Mobile App · AI Interaction Design
An AI social sidekick helping international students navigate cultural subtext and master slang in real-world conversations
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Torus Design System & Accessibility

OLI Internship · Design Systems · Accessibility
Architected a scalable, WCAG-compliant foundation to unify the Torus ecosystem
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SpeakUp: AI Interview Coach

CMU HCII · AI Interaction Design · Product Design
An AI coach helping non-native speakers bridge the delivery gap with moment-level feedback
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OLI Website Redesign & IA

OLI Internship · Information Architecture · UX Strategy
Redesigned the OLI website to improve information architecture and clarify service value for educators
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