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I'm an interaction design student am a product designer passionate about technology, art, and human psychology. Born and raised in Costa Rica, my multicultural background has allowed me to bridge creative perspectives from different cultures. I recently graduated with honors, earning an AS in Graphic Design My design philosophy focuses on creating experiences that blend intuitive functionality with a focus on User Experience and an AA in Arts and Humanitiestouch of creativity. Currently, I'm fully immersed in earning am studying full-time to obtain my Bachelor of Science in Interaction Design.

My design journey in design began seven eight years ago as a freelance graphic designer, where and since then, I have honed my skills across diverse a wide range of projects of different scopes. Additionally, I’ve spent four years working for a small e-commerce business, and more recently, I've contributed to Through my school's Student Design Team, managing the official IxD site professional and supporting our program’s project manager. Through these academic experiences, I've developed have cultivated a comprehensive diverse skill set in mobile and web encompassing UX/UI design, package designresearch, collateralsbranding, digital illustration, video editingillustrations, motion graphics, and photography. Beyond my professional endeavors, I continuously seek new ways to approach challenges through a lens of innovation.

I’m proficient in ==Achievements=====College==='''2023-2025:'''  Worked as an IxD Student Worker for the Adobe suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Adobe XD, Webflow team and DimensionsPM assistant. My design philosophy revolves around creating meaningful and intuitive experiences, whether it SMC transcript annotated with “Dean's through a beautifully designed website or a compelling piece of digital artHonor List” '''2022:'''  AS Degree in Graphic Design with an emphasis on User Experience.

Beyond my professional pursuits, I'm constantly exploring new ways to merge creativity with functionality, always aiming to push the boundaries of designAA Degree in Arts and Humanities.

==Achievements=====College==='''2024:''' SMC transcript has been annotated with “Dean's Honor List”'''2022:''' Graduated with Honors. Majored in Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities and Graphic Design with an emphasis on User Experience.

'''2016:'''  Graduated with Special Honors, CSF, and Biliteracy Recognition.  

 '''2013-2016:'''  Participated in the activities and societies of Concert/Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and JV Basketball