01

Digital

IBM Carbon Design System

Building blocks of core components, tokens, and documentation patterns for enterprise-scale design systems. Built to empower engineering and design teams at global scale across web, iOS, and emerging platforms.

Design System

Problem:
How might we create a design system with components that is intuitive for designers and developers to use in order to ship products, follow guidelines, and be compliant?

Role:
UX Designer, Carbon Design System

Impact:
UI / Design Systems: Governed the IBM Carbon Design System, including shipping IBM’s unified Carbon components, owning auditing, Figma kit creation, usability testing, stress testing, design specifications, handoff, quality assurance, and library publication.

02

Digital

IBM API Connect & Design Awards

A comprehensive UX engagement spanning end-to-end wireframes, art direction, and award-winning presentation design. Recognized for excellence in enterprise product experience.

creative art direction & UX Design of end-to-end enterprise software

Problem:
How might we simplify and communicate the complexity of API Connect into a clear, compelling, and cohesive story through design artifacts that meet diverse award submission requirements?

Role:
UX Designer, API Connect

Impact:
UX Design: Owned end-to-end design high-craft execution and improved Apple App Store Search Ads usability and discoverability by defining visual direction, producing wireframes, and refining interaction patterns for expanded advertiser-facing platform capabilities.

03

Digital

IBM Patterns Incubator Project

Project open sourcerer - Improving the Carbon Design System contribution experience through the IBM Enterprise Design Thinking process & research-led incubation work focused on pattern validation and design thinking. Translating complex user behaviors into reusable, scalable design primitives for enterprise product teams.

UX Design | Design thinking | UX Research

Problem:
How might we help a potential contributor complete a Carbon contribution and build their eminence in their community?

Role:
UX Designer, API Connect / Product-Led Growth

Impact:
UX Research & Design Thinking: Led enterprise design thinking workshops and a four-person IBM Patterns Incubator Team through 28 surveys and 16 interviews; the team earned an IBM Entrepreneur Award and influenced Carbon contribution improvements.

04

physical

Interior Architecture Project

Spatial planning, material selection, and a cohesive interior architecture study. Bridging spatial intuition with rigorous design methodology across residential and commercial environments.

Interior Architecture Design | Physical | Environments

Problem:
How can we leverage technology to enhance everyday life for everyone, taking into account diverse backgrounds and perspectives?

Role:
Environmental Designer

Impact:
Created a higher standard of functionality, yet looking elegant and sleek. Made day-to-day lives easier.