Hello, I’m Liz!

User Experience Design & Researcher

Currently living in sunny Los Angeles, CA

Prior Project

A Place Called Home x ArtCenter College of Design

Next Project

Client:
Inner-City Arts Children & Staff

Primary Role:
Instructor

Duration:
3 Weeks

Where:
Los Angeles, CA

Introduction:

A Place Called Home (APCH) in Los Angeles is a community center dedicated to empowering underserved youth through education, arts, and wellness programs. With a mission to provide a safe and nurturing environment, APCH offers opportunities for personal growth and exploration. I am inspired by the students here, who are eager to learn about UX methodologies and emerging technologies, sparking their curiosity and potential in these exciting fields.

My Responsibilities and Goals:

Solo Instruction:
As the sole instructor for the class, I managed all aspects of teaching and provided individualized support to students.

Engaging Project Design:
I crafted a series of engaging projects and topics that captivated students' interest and fostered hands-on learning.

Real-World Application:
I demonstrated real-world examples to illustrate how interaction design permeates everyday life, helping students grasp the practical relevance of the concepts they learned.

My Session Plans:

Class 1

Introduction to Interaction Design
Students learned the basics of what UX and UI Design comprise of and went on a campus-wide scavenger hunt to discover everyday examples of UX interactions

Class 2

Machine Learning
Students learned about the basics of how machine learning algorithms work and used Google’s Teachable Machine website to create their own machine learning algorithms

Class 3

Intro to CodeStudents learned an introduction to how Javacript coding works with the help of the Micro:bit - a pocket sized computer - and created a variety of imagery and sounds

Class 4

Guest SpeakerAnother Alumni came to guest speak and discuss UX methodologies at their job at JPL

Class 5

Code Continuation
students continue their introductory coding work using the Micro:bits and create a final project using them (micro:bit guitars and steo counters)