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Professional Workshops
Research 101 Workshop
Collaborative Research Workshop
Informed designers of the value of UX research. Hosted an in-person workshop to teach designers how to use UX Research as a tool to solve UI/UX problems using user-generated insights.
Research Game
Interactive Game of Research Principles
Created & facilitated an in-person activity that helped guests and members of the Baton Rouge IBM CIC understand when to apply specific research tools.
Professional Speaking Engagements
Designer Career Talk
Featured Guest Speaker
2022 - Lamar University
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Inspire students by giving real-life examples of how they can be successful using their design degrees. Give tools, tips and recommendations based on experience.
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Beaumont, TX / Virtual
Art & NFT Discussion
Featured Guest Speaker
2022 - California State University, Fresno
Co-host discussion sharing how university art students can merge technology and art in design careers. Inform students on basics of NFTs and how they tie to the world of design.
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Fresno, CA / Virtual
Artist Career Talk
Featured Guest Speaker
2021 - Blaffer Art Musem Cafe
Guest speaker on a panel to discuss professional art opportunities for students. Discuss potential paths forward and how students can translate creativity to careers.
Houston, TX
Designer Career Talk
Featured Guest Speaker
2021 - Prairie View A&M University
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Inspire students by giving real-life examples of how they can be successful using their design degrees. Give tools, tips and recommendations based on experience.
Prairie View, TX / Virtual