Hey there — my name is Dush!

I'm a former Anthropologist, now using my research experience to help design cool products.

I've worked with C-suite execs and domain experts to develop e-commerce websites, applicant tracking and filtering systems, b2c mobile apps, restaurant POS systems, and a bunch of things in between.

I graduated with an M.Sc. in Information Science in May 2024, and am currently open to full-time roles!

Case Studies

Kastane: designing A better way to screen and test software engineering talent

B2B

Desktop Cloud App

Design lead

Leading an 8 member product team in creating a software talent specific recruitment platform.

PsykAI: incorporating Multimodal AI in edtech to train therapists in DEI

AI

Web app

Competition

Winning 2nd Place in the University of Michigan's Gen AI Competition by creating a multimodal training platform.

GIZ: taking a travelling museum online, while keeping its soul

B2C

Public Education

Web app

UX Research Consulting

Leveraging collaborative workshops and iterative design exercises to transform a travelling museum  into an engaging online experience.

nCAR: an end-to-end usability audit of the national climate Research Data Archive

Big Data

User research

Student proj.

Auditing the NCAR's Research Data Archive, and recommending improvements based on mixed methods testing.   

Book Nook: designing a collaborative Reading & annotation online community

Mobile App

Social Media

Student proj.

Researching, and designing a collaborative mobile reading and annotation platform.

Kastane: designing A better way to screen and test software engineering talent

B2B

Desktop Cloud App

Design lead

Leading an 8 member product team in creating a software talent specific recruitment platform.

PsykAI: incorporating Multimodal AI in edtech to train therapists in DEI

AI

Web app

Competition

Winning 2nd Place in the University of Michigan's Gen AI Competition by creating a multimodal training platform.

Mindful Travels: Fostering eco-conscious online communities

B2C

Online Community

Mobile & Web app

UI/UX Research & Design

Researching and designing a responsive website community for environmentally conscious members to discover events and friends.  

GIZ: taking a travelling museum online, while keeping its soul

B2C

Public Education

Web app

UX Research Consulting

Leveraging collaborative workshops and iterative design exercises to transform a travelling museum  into an engaging online experience.

nCAR: an end-to-end usability audit of the national climate Research Data Archive

Big Data

User research

Student proj.

Auditing the NCAR's Research Data Archive, and recommending improvements based on mixed methods testing.   

Book Nook: designing a collaborative Reading & annotation online community

Mobile App

Social Media

Student proj.

Researching, and designing a collaborative mobile reading and annotation platform.

Kastane: designing A better way to screen and test software engineering talent

B2B

Desktop Cloud App

Design lead

Leading an 8 member product team in creating a software talent specific recruitment platform.

OMAK: An end-to-end Point of Sale System just for restaurants.

B2B & B2C

Multi-device React app

UX Design Intern

Leading an 8 member product team in creating a software talent specific recruitment platform.

nCAR: an end-to-end usability audit of the national Center for Atmospheric Research's Data Archive

Big Data

User research

Student proj.

Par of a team of UX Research consultants auditing the NCAR's Research Data Archive, and recommending improvements based on comprehensive testing.   

Kastane: designing A better way to screen and test software engineering talent

B2B

Desktop Cloud App

Design lead

Leading an 8 member product team in creating a software talent specific recruitment platform.

PsykAI: incorporating Multimodal AI in edtech to train therapists in DEI

AI

Web app

Competition

Winning 2nd Place in the University of Michigan's Gen AI Competition by creating a multimodal training platform.

Mindful Travels: Fostering eco-conscious online communities

B2C

Online Community

Mobile & Web app

UI/UX Research & Design

Researching and designing a responsive website community for environmentally conscious members to discover events and friends.  

GIZ: taking a travelling museum online, while keeping its soul

B2C

Public Education

Web app

UX Research Consulting

Leveraging collaborative workshops and iterative design exercises to transform a travelling museum  into an engaging online experience.

nCAR: an end-to-end usability audit of the national climate Research Data Archive

Big Data

User research

Student proj.

Auditing the NCAR's Research Data Archive, and recommending improvements based on mixed methods testing.   

Book Nook: designing a collaborative Reading & annotation online community

Mobile App

Social Media

Student proj.

Researching, and designing a collaborative mobile reading and annotation platform.

i've done a bunch of things

  • My experience designing web apps and B2B software for startups and SMEs has taught me to run lean research with immediate  product impact.
  • I've designed & optimized Learning Management Systems (LMS) on WordPress and Canvas.

  • I've led teams and won competitions and recognition in Generative AI and IOT solutions.
  • I've taught & mentored graduate classes in design and usability, and trained UI/UX teams through bite-sized lesson plans.
  • Before my Masters, I taught myself UX design; reading, testing, and getting better with each project.

    So, I'm used to learning independently, and fast.