My journey in XR began during the formative "hype" years of 2016, where I collaborated with NASA JPL to define navigation patterns for complex assembly hierarchies—a challenge that later became the cornerstone of my work at SOLIDWORKS.
At American Museum of Natural History, I explored how the human body interacts with digital information in physical environments. During my internship, I pitched and prototyped a body-matching constellation interaction that the department head implemented as a permanent exhibition for two years. This early experience deepens my understanding in spatial ergonomics and inclusive design.
As the lead UX prototyper for eDrawings, I spearheaded a zero-to-one initiative to bring CAD data into VR. I transitioned into a leadership role, overseeing UX workflows and conducting on-site research in factories to ensure our spatial tools met the high-stakes needs of mechanical engineers. By balancing high-performance rendering with user comfort—specifically solving for motion sickness in "humongous" factory-scale models—I authored a design that ultimately secured a utility patent.
My work evolved from isolated prototypes to building scalable ecosystems. I collaborated with the Design System teams to integrate WebXR capabilities into cloud-based products, defining standards for tools like "Free Drag" and "Sectioning". Throughout this process, I focused on simplifying complexity; I replaced over-engineered "fancy" UIs with high-efficiency interactions that prioritized ease of use. This taught me that as projects grow in scale and require more cross-functional negotiation, the best UX remains grounded in the simplest, most human-centered use case.
My first internship at Isobar introduced me to the power of XR as a tool for storytelling and consumer persuasion. Working on a project for Wyndham Hotels, I helped develop a "virtual vacation" concept designed to encourage travel by allowing users to preview destinations in a VR headset. I led the technical exploration of photogrammetry and Lidar, capturing real-world scenes and remaking them within Unity. Beyond the technical execution, this role was my first deep dive into spatial user guidance. I prototyped teleportation mechanics and learned the value of "unmissable" interaction cues—like a prominent red button—to help users navigate unfamiliar 3D environments with confidence.
I worked on a wide range of UX initiatives alongside designers, product managers, and company vice presidents. In addition to my design expertise, I gained experience as a key point of contact and as the leader of several high-impact projects.
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