Draft Capstone Project Write-up

1. Who are you as a designer?

I want to bring accessability in web design and product. I am currently taking prerequisite for the interactive media design major. I am passionate about bringing accessibility and access to user interactive knowing that I can create a positive social change. Each of us has some privilege and influence that we can use to make the world more equitable and inclusive.

2. What is the most important thing you want people to take away from viewing your portfolio?

The most important thing I want people to take away from my portfolio is the ability to showcase my passion for UX Design. I want everyone to get in touch with my creative side and see how I use my creativity to include accessability and access in my work.

3. What are your three strongest skills?

Creativity, User research, and Collaboration

4. What are you using for inspiration?

Emigrating from a poverty-stricken country, Ethiopia, with an under-developed educational system to the United States seemed unbearable at first. There were many challenges, such as learning about technologies and navigating a completely different culture, that I had to overcome in my journey. Despite never seeing any form of technology before I quickly became interested in the use of technology and was amazed by it. My sister was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a condition caused by damage that occurs to the immature brain as it develops. My mom struggled a lot in Ethiopia, due to a lack of resources. Once we moved to America, my sister was able to get the proper treatment. That is my what inspires me.