ABOUT ME
I’m Irene, a UX designer with a background in computer science, content strategy, and information architecture. I thrive on analyzing complex information ecosystems and finding solutions to optimize and present information in a way that’s meaningful and useful to users. Constructing thoughtfully structured systems that enable people to find, understand, and interact with the elements they need is a gap I’m dedicated to bridging.
Apart from design, I love strength-training and maintaining an active lifestyle. My favorite pastimes include listening to music, exploring new places, and connecting with people.
I’m always excited to collaborate with other designers and gain feedback on my work. I'd love to hear from you! irenelue01@gmail.com

My background and skills:

EDUCATION

University of California, San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
August 2021

Licenses & Certifications

UCLA UX Design Certification
Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes
UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, Ideate
Foundations of User Experience Design
Teaching Computational Thinking for Everyone
Teaching Computation in the Digital World

DESIGN

Concept Development
User Research
User Interviews
Usability Testing
Content Design
Information Architecture
Rapid Prototyping
Visual Design
Interaction Design

TECHNICAL

Python
Java
C / C++
Haskell
ARM Assembly Language
Unix / Linux
CSS & HTML
Javascript
Boostrap.js

TOOLS

Git
Figma
Miro
Sketch
Invision
Adobe XD
Adobe Photoshop


Some of my favorite things:

HOBBIES
  1. Strength-training
  2. Traveling
  3. Spending time with friends
  4. Practicing Mandarin
  5. Running by the beach
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BOOKS
  1. Deep Work by Cal Newport
  2. Atomic Habits by James Clear
  3. Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins
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FILMS
  1. Avatar (2009)
  2. Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
  3. Harry Potter Series (2001-2011)
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PODCASTS
  1. The Daily
  2. Hidden Brain
  3. The Rooftop Pod
  4. The Mel Robbins Podcast
  5. On Purpose with Jay Shetty
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TALKS
  1. Sam Berns, "My Philosophy for a Happy Life"
  2. Eduardo Briceno, "The Power of Belief"
  3. Bernard Lee Albertson, "An Old Man's Advice"
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