vanessa

Product Designer
AI & Inclusive UX
CMU HCII METALS

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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.

Torus Design System

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

Word Tag Quiz

Turned testing into play by designing research-based assessments that kids found engaging and motivating
Gamified UX
Behavioral Design
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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
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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