Design Research and Strategy
Through my undergraduate study in Cognitive Science and Human-Computer Interaction, I learned how various disciplines expound the concept and intricacy of humanness and the relationship between people and technology. I also quickly understood that research was critical for successful design; you can’t build a bridge if you do not know the distance. Therefore I worked as a Design Researcher and Strategist to gain fluency in understanding users and translating their needs and aspirations into actionable design opportunities in order to build a user-centered foundation as a designer. In this role, I collaborated closely with design, engineering, and business.
Respiratory Care
Outlining the current state and trajectory of the respiratory health industry in the U.S. and defining opportunity spaces.
Patient Identification
Articulating the Day-in-the-Life of a patient wristband in hospitals as well as uncovering the causes of patient misidentification.
Lighting
Redefining the function and experience of lighting in residential bathrooms.
Specimen Handling
Understanding why specimen mishandling errors occur and identifying solutions to reduce the incidence of these errors.