My Playground
Hey there! Welcome to my playground!
This is where I’ll be sharing some of my other projects. Not all of them are strictly UX-related, but they showcase a variety of work I've been involved in.
Quick heads-up: This page will change often! I'm constantly working on new assignments and updating things as I go. Feel free to explore and see what’s taking shape here!
Research Paper Redesign
Redesigned the structure and layout of the research paper to enhance user interaction through interactive elements and concise summaries, making the content and context more accessible and engaging.
I recently read a research paper titled “Exploring the Design of Human Speech Indicators to Enhance Waiting Experience in Voice User Interfaces” and was really intrigued by the idea of using humor and explanation to manage short and long pauses when voice assistants (VAs) take time to respond.
On digital screens, we often use engaging loading states, following the concept of the “Dorothy Threshold”, to keep users focused during wait times. But in voice interactions, holding the user’s attention during silence is much more challenging. This paper does a great job of exploring how elements like humor and explanation can be used effectively to maintain engagement during those moments.
You can try out different parameters in the prototype and listen to sample voice assistant responses. This was also part of a project I worked on for my Fundamentals of Human-Computer Interaction class during my Master’s program.
2. Cookie Recipe Redesign
This was a simple design of a cookie recipe, built using HTML and CSS Flexbox for layout.
I redesigned a local webpage using HTML and CSS with a focus on responsive, mobile-first design. The primary goal was to use CSS Flexbox to structure all major layout sections effectively and ensure the recipe layout adapts well across screen sizes, from 320px up to 1200px and beyond.
Flexbox was used to arrange elements side by side, and media queries were implemented to optimize the layout for tablet and mobile viewports. Each chip (tag) in the footer acts as a link that redirects to a separate website featuring recipes of that specific type. I also verified the color contrast using the WebAIM Contrast Checker. It meets both AA and AAA accessibility standards with a contrast ratio of 9.09:1. Feel free to check out the link! This was a project submitted for my Programming Human-Centred Interfaces class.
Please note: This is currently a static webpage. I'm actively working on enhancing it further with JavaScript for added interactivity.
Project In Progress: Using Gamified Education to Support Students with ADHD
I am currently collaborating on a group project focused on exploring how gamified educational methods can support students with ADHD. Our team consists of six members, and we are presently in the preliminary research phase.
Our main objective is to understand the unique learning needs of students with ADHD and investigate how game-based learning strategies might enhance engagement, retention, and overall academic performance.
At this stage, we are preparing and conducting user interviews to gather first-hand insights from educators, students, and possibly parents. Once the user research phase is complete and we have analyzed the data, I will provide further updates and integrate our key findings here.