I'm Claire! Nice to meet you ☺︎

I'm Claire! Nice to meet you ☺︎

I'm a product designer based in SF Bay Area, currently studying Design and Cognitive Science @ UC Davis, class of 27'.

I didn’t grow up dreaming of wireframes. I started by creating things because I enjoyed it, stuck with it because it brought smiles to others' faces, and found UX after realizing my favorite part was talking to users and seeing my work actually solve their problems. Helping people is what keeps me grounded in design. Also, it turns out this is a real job, which my parents were thrilled to learn.

Outside of class, I lead and teach UX in student design clubs, helping other designers grow their skills and build confidence. Teaching has also been one of the best ways I’ve refined my own skills. Explaining your design out loud is still the fastest way to realize what doesn’t make sense. Very humbling. Also incredibly effective.

Welcome to my corner of the internet! Take your time exploring, and thanks for being here!

My Design Journey

My Design Journey

My Favorite Communities

My Favorite Communities

As Cohort Program Manager, I run a 6-week UX cohort where small teams of students tackle portfolio-ready projects. I lead weekly lessons, provide design feedback, and keep projects moving from kickoff to final presentations, playing part teacher, part organizer and part cheerleader.

Our Executive Board

Presentation Night

Life with Design Interactive <3

UC Davis software & design agency

As a Design Education Lead, I help support and grow a large, cross-functional design community. From leading workshops to mentoring members and coordinating programs, I make sure designers have the resources, guidance, and space to succeed in their client projects.

CodeLab Fall Quarter Recap!

GM Fireside Chats

The Design Education Team

Dillydallying With Art

Dillydallying With Art

4 Random Facts About Me

I'm allergic to milk

Not just lactose-intolerant, my allergy goes full drama mode around milk.

I own a chess trophy

I hit my peak in chess at age 8 (extra DS game time was the bribe to attend tournaments)

I'm really into rhythm games

Retired flute kid, putting 6 years of music to work, just with less playing notes and more mashing buttons.

I LOVE skirts

Beauty is pain, and I’ll willingly wear skirts in 40-degree weather.

4 Random Facts About Me

I'm allergic to milk

Not just lactose-intolerant, my allergy goes full drama mode around milk.

I own a chess trophy

I hit my peak in chess at age 8 (extra DS game time was the bribe to attend tournaments).

I'm really into rhythm games

Retired flute kid, putting 6 years of music to work, just with less playing notes and more mashing buttons.

I LOVE skirts

Beauty is pain, and I’ll willingly wear skirts in 40-degree weather.