About Me

👋 Hi, I'm Sara — a UX Designer and Researcher creating change in society through design.

Hi, I'm Sara — a UX Designer and Developer creating change in society through design.

Tools which I use on a daily basis.

React
JavaScript library for creating interactive user interfaces efficiently
Figma
Design tool for creating and collaborating
Framer
Framer is where teams design and publish stunning sites.
Relume
Access the world’s largest library of Figma
Webflow
Take control of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in a visual canvas.
Jira
A project management tool used for tracking tasks, bugs, and project progress, especially in agile development
Notion
Wiki, docs and projects management system
Fireflies AI
AI Notetaker for Meetings

React
JavaScript library for creating interactive user interfaces efficiently
Figma
Design tool for creating and collaborating
Framer
Framer is where teams design and publish stunning sites.
Relume
Access the world’s largest library of Figma
Webflow
Take control of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in a visual canvas.
Jira
A project management tool used for tracking tasks, bugs, and project progress, especially in agile development
Notion
Wiki, docs and projects management system
Fireflies AI
AI Notetaker for Meetings

My Background

SOME of my story!

I started in cognitive science—learning how the mind decodes, files, and retrieves information, shaping our decisions. This foundation empowered me to wield data like a wizard 🧙, predicting and understanding user behavior in the digital world.

With my senior year research at UCI looming, I dove into the VAST ocean 🌊 of cognitive science careers. That's when UX and HCI caught my eye 👀… Shapeshifting into different users to crack the code of seamless interactions became my new favorite pastime. I was officially UX-struck!

Since then, I've been fortunate enough to team up with diverse companies across industries like education 🎓, finance 💸, and engineering ⚙️. These experiences broadened my horizons, unveiling a treasure trove of user needs and business contexts that now serve as my compass 🧭 in creating exceptional designs.

Since then, I've been fortunate enough to team up with diverse companies across industries like education 🎓, finance 💸, and engineering ⚙️. These experiences broadened my horizons, unveiling a treasure trove of user needs and business contexts that now serve as my compass 🧭 in creating exceptional designs.

I believe that good design should be invisible 👻 – it should feel intuitive and natural to users. My approach centers on understanding user needs, business goals, and technical constraints to create solutions that balance ⚖️ all three.

My Values

Empathy 💚

Walk in others' shoes 👣 and feel their joys and burdens. I was taught to love 💚 my neighbor, and embracing empathy allows me to create compassionate designs 💞 that resonate with users and strengthen 💪 our shared humanity 😊.

Curiousity 🔍

Seek and you shall find 🔭. Nurturing a curious 🤔 spirit encourages exploration and lifelong learning 🕵️. This pursuit inspires my creativity 🎨 and illuminates new paths for problem-solving 🚩.

Adaptability 🍂

Never stop learning. Embrace the ever-changing 🍁 landscape of the world. As I learn and grow through diverse challenges and opportunities 💡, my flexibility fosters resilience ❤️‍🩹 and creative problem-solving, resulting in innovative solutions 📱 and personal growth 🌱.

Humble Leadership 🙏

Lead by serving 🙌. Trust must be built 🛠️. Cultivate a spirit of compassion 🥰 in all aspects of life.

Outside of UX

I like to try new things, get an adrenaline rush, and EAT!

Common Queries Answered

What is your design process?

My design process typically involves four key phases: research, design, prototype, and test. In the research phase, I gather insights about the user and their needs. In the design phase, I create wireframes and visual designs that meet those needs. In the prototype phase, I create interactive models of the design for testing. In the test phase, I collect feedback from users to refine the design.

What tools and software do you use for UI/IUX design and/or development?

How do you measure the success of your projects?