Side Projects

I've designed across a mix of mediums from prototyping with Arduino using C++, 3D printing, laser cutting, cardboard, using sound, and physical form. I've tackled some unique contract gigs as well. These projects have expanded my UX horizons.

Thumbnail of Demographic data dashboard integrated into the triple bite screen product

Bright Hero

Interactive Toy (2023)

BrightHero is a kit and customizable device that helps young children recognize and talk about different emotions using color and sound. A parent and child create a character together and then use its built-in emotion thermometer to convey the child’s emotion.

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Angus

Talkative Touch-Sense Coffee Table (2022)

What happens when the iOT devices in our homes develop a deeper understanding of their surroundings and become opinionated? I programmed this interactive cowboy coffee table to sense various objects and communicate with text using Arduino.

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Remote
DnD

Design Research for Game Masters (2022)

Missing features in online TTRPG make simulating in-person role-playing more difficult. GMs and players share similar challenges, but GMs need to prepare the game and manage social dynamics. Based on our findings, we created a paper prototype with a highlight summary feature for GMs.

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