Hi! I'm Nancy ˚˖𓍢🌷✧˚.🎀⋆
LA / SF
B.S. Cognitive Science @ UCLA
I’m a first-generation college student at UCLA studying Cognitive Science, and being first-gen is a big part of who I am. I love helping others navigate college, whether that’s through my work with Upward Bound supporting first-generation high school students, or through planning events and designing materials for first-gen programs at UCLA 🎓.
I’m also passionate about art 🎨. I started with oil paints and charcoal, and that creative curiosity eventually led me to product and UX design. I believe good design should feel thoughtful, approachable, and centered around the people it’s made for.
My Communities!
LA Blueprint
Product Designer @ We Explore Earth
As a product designer, I focus on creating thoughtful change without losing what feels intuitive. I ground my work in understanding users, not trends. I design for We Explore Earth through LA Blueprint, where collaborating with my team is always a fun and energizing part of the process! At its core, design should feel human, helpful, and rooted in real needs.
UCLA First To Go
Design Intern & active member!
I help organize and design events for first-generation college students and am also actively involved in First To Go as a first-gen student. Through this work, I’ve built a supportive community of students navigating UCLA together!
My Artwork!
My love for creativity is rooted in traditional art! I love all sorts of mediums ranging from oil paints to charcoal ᝰ🖌️.ᐟ
Entanglement / Oil Paint
Love Not Meant To Be / Charcoal
Lovers Collide / Color Pencils + Watercolor
Youth / Charcoal + Soft Pastel
Sunset Beach / Oil Paint
Forbidden Reach / Oil Paint
Design Process
A structured yet flexible approach that guides each project from discovery to delivery. This process centers user needs, balances creativity with constraints, and ensures thoughtful, intentional outcomes at every stage.
01
Discover
Brainstorming sessions in order to take their needs and company goals into account. Define the scope and objectives of the project and lays a fundamental foundation for everything that comes after.
Develop
Define the user experience, test and evaluate design concepts, and analyze how your designs will inform behavior and effect the experience of the user.
03
Define
Gather additional information about the ideal client, market opportunities and design sprint. Getting direct feedback from users themselves through user surveys and field activities.
02
Deliver
Determine design patterns, elements of template pages, different framework options, and work with developers to test design functionality.
04
Experience
Product Designer
We Explore Earth
Sep 2025 - Present
Design Intern
UCLA First To Go
Sep 2025 - Present
Lead Product Designer
BruinPlan
May 2025 - Present
UI/UX Designer
KadePay
Aug 2025 - Nov 2025
Hi! I'm Nancy ˚˖𓍢🌷✧˚.🎀⋆
LA / SF
B.S. Cognitive Science @ UCLA
I’m a first-generation college student at UCLA studying Cognitive Science, and being first-gen is a big part of who I am. I love helping others navigate college, whether that’s through my work with Upward Bound supporting first-generation high school students, or through planning events and designing materials for first-gen programs at UCLA 🎓.
I’m also passionate about art 🎨. I started with oil paints and charcoal, and that creative curiosity eventually led me to product and UX design. I believe good design should feel thoughtful, approachable, and centered around the people it’s made for.
My Communities!
LA Blueprint
Product Designer @ We Explore Earth
As a product designer, I focus on creating thoughtful change without losing what feels intuitive. I ground my work in understanding users, not trends. I design for We Explore Earth through LA Blueprint, where collaborating with my team is always a fun and energizing part of the process! At its core, design should feel human, helpful, and rooted in real needs.
UCLA First To Go
Design Intern & active member!
I help organize and design events for first-generation college students and am also actively involved in First To Go as a first-gen student. Through this work, I’ve built a supportive community of students navigating UCLA together!
My Artwork!
My love for creativity is rooted in traditional art! I love all sorts of mediums ranging from oil paints to charcoal ᝰ🖌️.ᐟ
Entanglement / Oil Paint
Love Not Meant To Be / Charcoal
Lovers Collide / Color Pencils + Watercolor
Youth / Charcoal + Soft Pastel
Sunset Beach / Oil Paint
Forbidden Reach / Oil Paint
Design Process
A structured yet flexible approach that guides each project from discovery to delivery. This process centers user needs, balances creativity with constraints, and ensures thoughtful, intentional outcomes at every stage.
01
Discover
Explore user needs, business goals, and constraints through research and stakeholder alignment. This phase sets the foundation by identifying key pain points, success metrics, and opportunities worth solving.
Define
Translate research into clear problem statements, user personas, and design goals. Prioritize opportunities, align on scope, and establish a focused roadmap for the solution.
02
Design
Develop user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs through rapid iteration. Test assumptions, explore multiple concepts, and refine based on feedback and usability findings.
03
Deliver
Finalize designs, document decisions, and collaborate closely with developers or stakeholders. Ensure the solution is usable, accessible, and ready for real-world impact.
04
Experience
Product Designer
We Explore Earth
Sep 2025 - Present
Design Intern
UCLA First To Go
Sep 2025 - Present
Lead Product Designer
BruinPlan
May 2025 - Present
UI/UX Designer
KadePay
Aug 2025 - Nov 2025
Hi! I'm Nancy ˚˖𓍢🌷✧˚.🎀⋆
LA / SF
B.S. Cognitive Science @ UCLA
I’m a first-generation college student at UCLA studying Cognitive Science, and being first-gen is a big part of who I am. I love helping others navigate college, whether that’s through my work with Upward Bound supporting first-generation high school students, or through planning events and designing materials for first-gen programs at UCLA 🎓.
I’m also passionate about art 🎨. I started with oil paints and charcoal, and that creative curiosity eventually led me to product and UX design. I believe good design should feel thoughtful, approachable, and centered around the people it’s made for.
My Communities!
LA Blueprint
Product Designer @ We Explore Earth
As a product designer, I focus on creating thoughtful change without losing what feels intuitive. I ground my work in understanding users, not trends. I design for We Explore Earth through LA Blueprint, where collaborating with my team is always a fun and energizing part of the process! At its core, design should feel human, helpful, and rooted in real needs.
UCLA First To Go
Design Intern & active member!
I help organize and design events for first-generation college students and am also actively involved in First To Go as a first-gen student. Through this work, I’ve built a supportive community of students navigating UCLA together!
My Artwork!
My love for creativity is rooted in traditional art! I love all sorts of mediums ranging from oil paints to charcoal ᝰ🖌️.ᐟ
Entanglement / Oil Paint
Love Not Meant To Be / Charcoal
Lovers Collide / Color Pencils + Watercolor
Youth / Charcoal + Soft Pastel
Sunset Beach / Oil Paint
Forbidden Reach / Oil Paint
Design Process
A structured yet flexible approach that guides each project from discovery to delivery. This process centers user needs, balances creativity with constraints, and ensures thoughtful, intentional outcomes at every stage.
01
Discover
Explore user needs, business goals, and constraints through research and stakeholder alignment. This phase sets the foundation by identifying key pain points, success metrics, and opportunities worth solving.
Define
Translate research into clear problem statements, user personas, and design goals. Prioritize opportunities, align on scope, and establish a focused roadmap for the solution.
02
Design
Develop user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs through rapid iteration. Test assumptions, explore multiple concepts, and refine based on feedback and usability findings.
03
Deliver
Finalize designs, document decisions, and collaborate closely with developers or stakeholders. Ensure the solution is usable, accessible, and ready for real-world impact.
04
Experience
Product Designer
We Explore Earth
Sep 2025 - Present
Design Intern
UCLA First To Go
Sep 2025 - Present
Lead Product Designer
BruinPlan
May 2025 - Present
UI/UX Designer
KadePay
Aug 2025 - Nov 2025