By daylight, I study Global Business & Digital Arts at the University of Waterloo. By moonlight, I create star-studded visual identities and digital products for startups. I'm currently searching for a Summer 2025 design internship where I can find new ways to make more people happy through good design.
I'm intrigued by UX because of its versatility; being both the story behind good products and the reason they make sense to users.
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I'm always questioning.
I think that curiosity is both my superpower and greatest weakness. I want to know how anything and everything works — & I'm usually not afraid to ask questions ;)
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My design ethos.
My work centres around simplicity, delight, and freedom. While I believe that the success of design is how it helps a user accomplish their goals— the experience that gets them there should always be delightful :)
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What I do in my free time.
I love hosting silly events (pudding designathon or cursed clay night anyone?), mentoring at hackathons, and reading HCI papers as part of a feminist reading group. I also write grants for non-profits and am a member of Waterloo's Humans vs Zombies club. Open to freelance opportunities :-]
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Identify
I start with identifying and specifying all components of the project. This process entails examining the client's purpose and requirements, developing user personas, researching competitors and the market, etc.
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Design
I begin to envision the project's visual story. I begin by planning, researching and designing concepts that will aid in the creation of a pleasurable and easy-to-use interface and experience that functions as a problem solver.
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Deliver
When the design is accepted and approved by the client at the conclusion of the project, I collaborate with developers to ensure that reality fits the concept/idea.
"Working with you was truly amazing. Loved your sharp eye for details and great positive energy. Hope we can work together again in the future!"
"Aileen it has been such a pleasure having you on the team! I’ve been really impressed by your work ethic, positive attitude and attention to detail. Can’t imagine where Momento would be without you and super excited to see where your UW journey takes you!"
"Her drive, intuition, and creativity made her stand out beyond others that we have worked with. Aileen's passion and commitment make her exceptional when it comes to delivering on objectives and adding value to an organization."
"Aileen is a pleasure to work with, and has a skillset and work ethic which differentiates her from other employees. She’s able to make dynamic changes to her own work, and suggest strategic focuses in branding packages that have provided exceptional value."
"We couldn’t have done all that we did this summer without you! You set the foundation for Momento and your energy on the team has been incredible. So excited for what comes next for you!"
/ -_- / I'm a Canadian that permanently feels cold.
Outside of the office, you may find me sampling different teas, installing more fonts (I'm at 308 typefaces now), and finding more cats to pet.
my likes:
and oversized type.
inappropriate amounts of grain. text emoticons, (sweet) melon flavouring,
My dislikes:
feeling cold, judgement without empathy.
and bitter melon.
A parting note...
Not enough information in my one pager? Reach out to me below if you'd to get snacks together :) I'm always looking for new design friends and more design opportunities.
01
Identify
I start with identifying and specifying all components of the project. This process entails examining the client's purpose and requirements, developing user personas, researching competitors and the market, etc.
02
Design
I begin to envision the project's visual story. I begin by planning, researching and designing concepts that will aid in the creation of a pleasurable and easy-to-use interface and experience that functions as a problem solver.
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Deliver
When the design is accepted and approved by the client at the conclusion of the project, I collaborate with developers to ensure that reality fits the concept/idea.
Awards & Certificates
Here are some classes I've taken recently, and small awards that I've won. In reverse chronological order, they document a timeline of my progression throughout writing, art, and presently, UX :)
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