At every opportunity, I listen to the experiences of others to further understand the world and how we function in it.
On evening runs and weekend hikes, I reflect on these stories, and as often as possible, I express their impact through painting.
TLDR; Color, expression, exploration, and connection are core to who I am.
Color, expression, exploration, and connection are core to who I am. Every opportunity I get, I listen to the experiences of others, seeking to extend my own understanding of the world and how we function within it. On evening runs and weekend hikes, I reflect on these stories. And as often as possible, I express their impact through painting.
Bridging gaps has driven my 4 years teaching multicultural classrooms. From diving into data and incorporating technology to asking the right questions and collaborating with students - every step brought them closer to their goals and led to a 140% increase in Algebra I EOC pass rates!
The payoff of empathy, collaboration, and inclusivity in the classroom is what led me to UX and inspired my passion for inclusive and educational product design.
The art-courses signup flow, with intuitive paths and clear pricing, shows my commitment to low-cost, community-centered learning.
Lidia PaintsClick the buttons to see some of my self-taught work from 2024.
The ComBoard relied on user-research to translate simple eye motions into strain-free spelling. While tailored to one student, I have plans to scale it for many.
ComBoardUX work has sharpened my education skills in several ways. I have conducted market research, usability studies, created affinity maps in Miro, and crafted personas based on user interviews. Not just analyzing data, but selecting the appropriate strategies for collecting it.
I have created wireframes and iterated on low and high fidelity flows in Figma, using data and feedback to best meet user needs. I have even applied current AI tools to super power my design process and assist with prototyping while staying true to user needs, design goals, and best practices.
See how I applied all of those skills to my Budget App design project, a case study completed as part of the Google UX certificate.
Budget App
Budget App is designed with novice budgeters in mind, incorporating educational materials and growth opportunities to help people meet their financial goals with as few barriers or distractions as possible.
Probably the most exciting aspect of my journey has been collaborating with my partner, a software dev, to widen my perspectives and ensure my designs are dev-ready.
Take a look at a logo suite designed for Svetim, my partners streaming and photography brand!
