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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
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.
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.
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
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