Portfolio
UX Research & Iterative Course Design
Problem:
Decreasing university enrollments and revenue due to poor teaching strategies.
Results:
Improved user learning experiences while boosting student recruitment through UX research methods and iterative design.
Field Studies & Adaptive Research
Problem:
New expectations and technologies regarding work and how young workers respond to them. Executing a related, independent research project for maximum impact.
Results:
Designed and conducted an 18 month ethnographic field research study on gender, work, and technology in Asia and the Middle East. Collaborated with stakeholders and published many peer-reviewed publications to enhance university brand value.
Commissioned Field Study of Locals
Problem:
How immigrant, minority communities feel about global issues affecting their everyday lives in the U.S.
Results:
Collaborated with project leader to execute deadline-oriented research project and subsequent peer-review to strengthen sponsoring organization’s image.