Hi there!

I'm a Pittsburgh Native

I recently received my Master's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction from CMU. I also did my undergrad there studying Information Systems with a Minor in Design.

I had a blast last summer working on my HCI capstone project with NASA. Before that, I worked as an Interaction Design intern at a small design firm in Pittsburgh called LotterShelly for two summers making affinity diagrams, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs for clients like PNC, Gigapan Systems, and CMU.

Most recently, I designed the Google Search App for iPad and iPhone, but because most of my work is confidential I can't share much else here. Feel free to poke around my old portfolio.

Favorite Design Details

1. Large Click Targets
   I ruthlessly adhere to Fitts' Law. Sufficient padding prevents frustrating missed clicks.
2. cursor: pointer;
   Often overlooked, changing the cursor on hover provides important feedback.
3. Active button states
   Pressed button states are easy to forget about, but add an important sense of realism.
4. Ample line-height with ~10 words per line
   Paragraphs deserve to breathe. Chunking lines into thin rows improves readability.
5. Subtle Animations
   
   Even the smallest transitions create enjoyable experiences. CSS3 makes this easier than ever.