Time left before I give up
Time left before I give up

10 : 03 : 43 : 09

10 : 03 : 43 : 09

#Day 823 of Being Unnoticed

#Day 823 of Being Unnoticed

A UX designer without a team is just a sad wireframe.

A UX designer without a team is just a sad wireframe.

A UX designer without a team is just a sad wireframe.

#Friends hired before me

#Friends hired before me

#Friends hired before me

13

13

Applications sent

Applications sent

Applications sent

521

521

Referrals rejected

Referrals rejected

Referrals rejected

320

320

Student debt

Student debt

Student debt

$85,000

$85,000

Welcome, Recruiter #257

Welcome, Recruiter #257

Before you look at my work take a sneak peek of my life

Before you look at my work take a sneak peek of my life

Before you look at my work take a sneak peek of my life

This fridge hasn't seen groceries since 2023 🥲

This fridge hasn't seen groceries since 2023 🥲

This isn’t a design from my case study, it’s my reality 🫠

This isn’t a design from my case study, it’s my reality 🫠

My dreams are rich, but my meals are... crackers with Ragu and a sprinkle of despair 🤤

My dreams are rich, but my meals are... crackers with Ragu and a sprinkle of despair 🤤

# OPEN TO WORK # OPEN TO WORK

Case Studies for teams I’ll never join.

Case Studies for teams I’ll never join.

Case Studies for teams I’ll never join.

Every pixel here screams, Why haven’t you hired me yet?!
Every pixel here screams, Why haven’t you hired me yet?!
Every pixel here screams, Why haven’t you hired me yet?!

Rejection Tracker: A Platform for Jobless Designers

Rejection Tracker: A Platform for Jobless Designers

Rejection Tracker: A Platform for Jobless Designers

A conceptual app that tracks job applications, ghosted interviews, and rejection emails with motivational features to keep job-seekers going.

A conceptual app that tracks job applications, ghosted interviews, and rejection emails with motivational features to keep job-seekers going.

A conceptual app that tracks job applications, ghosted interviews, and rejection emails with motivational features to keep job-seekers going.

Data Visualization

Data Visualization

Data Visualization

Dashboard Design

Dashboard Design

Dashboard Design

Gamification

Gamification

Gamification

Impulse Buy No More: A UX Solution for Saving Money

Impulse Buy No More: A UX Solution for Saving Money

Impulse Buy No More: A UX Solution for Saving Money

An e-commerce companion app that asks, “Do you really need this?” before checkout. Includes guilt-trap messages like “Save this for rent instead.”

An e-commerce companion app that asks, “Do you really need this?” before checkout. Includes guilt-trap messages like “Save this for rent instead.”

An e-commerce companion app that asks, “Do you really need this?” before checkout. Includes guilt-trap messages like “Save this for rent instead.”

Behavioral UX

Behavioral UX

Behavioral UX

Persuasive Design

Persuasive Design

Persuasive Design

E-Commerce

E-Commerce

E-Commerce

Broke AF: Personal Finance for the Jobless

Broke AF: Personal Finance for the Jobless

Broke AF: Personal Finance for the Jobless

A budgeting app tailored to those living paycheck to paycheck—or without paychecks at all. Features include “sad mode” for lower expectations and motivational notifications like “At least coffee is still affordable.”

A budgeting app tailored to those living paycheck to paycheck—or without paychecks at all. Features include “sad mode” for lower expectations and motivational notifications like “At least coffee is still affordable.”

A budgeting app tailored to those living paycheck to paycheck—or without paychecks at all. Features include “sad mode” for lower expectations and motivational notifications like “At least coffee is still affordable.”

Fintech

Fintech

Fintech

Mobile UX

Mobile UX

Mobile UX

Analytics

Analytics

Analytics

Word on the street

Word on the street

Word on the street

They said it. I’m just here to remind you.

They said it. I’m just here to remind you.

They said it. I’m just here to remind you.

Google

We were impressed by your portfolio, but unfortunately, we’ve decided to move forward with someone else.

Mom

Still don’t know what UX is, but I’m sure you’re great at it, honey!

Roommate

I can’t hear another speech about bad UX anymore

A Journey Through Heartbreak
A Journey Through Heartbreak
A Journey Through Heartbreak

Experience
Timeline:

Experience Timeline:

Experience
Timeline:

2020

2020

2020

The Big Beginning 🥹

The Big Beginning 🥹

Got into a reputed college for a UX course. Felt like I was on the brink of greatness. Then the pandemic hit. Classes went online, and so did my dreams of networking with industry pros.
Got into a reputed college for a UX course. Felt like I was on the brink of greatness. Then the pandemic hit. Classes went online, and so did my dreams of networking with industry pros.

2021

2021

2021

Graduated full of hope 😇

Graduated full of hope 😇

Finished my degree with big dreams and a portfolio I thought was killer. The future looked bright… I even made business cards!
Finished my degree with big dreams and a portfolio I thought was killer. The future looked bright… I even made business cards!

2022

2022

2022

The Hustle Year 🫠

The Hustle Year 🫠

Built side projects. Redesigned my portfolio 23 times. Learned 3 new design tools recruiters didn’t care about. Sent 200 more applications.
Built side projects. Redesigned my portfolio 23 times. Learned 3 new design tools recruiters didn’t care about. Sent 200 more applications.

2023

2023

2023

The Breaking Point 😭

The Breaking Point 😭

Applications: 387. Interviews: 3. Offers: 0. Nearly considered pivoting to professional dog walking, but I really love design.
Applications: 387. Interviews: 3. Offers: 0. Nearly considered pivoting to professional dog walking, but I really love design.

2024

2024

2024

Still Standing ☠️

Still Standing ☠️

Here I am, pouring my heart into this portfolio for YOU, dear recruiter. Please make this the final chapter of my heartbreak timeline.
Here I am, pouring my heart into this portfolio for YOU, dear recruiter. Please make this the final chapter of my heartbreak timeline.

Save a UX Designer’s Soul Today!

Save a UX Designer’s Soul Today!

Save a UX Designer’s Soul Today!