Hello there!
I'm Lily Mae, a UI/UX designer with a Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Computer Science, Philosophy, and Sociology at San Diego State University. In April 2023, I successfully completed the 10-month UI/UX Design Certificate Program at SDSU Global Campus.
My UI/UX origin story
I am a UI/UX Designer with a mind that dances between the technical, the theoretical, and the human. My journey started in Computer Science, where I learned to think like a programmer—breaking down problems into elegant, logical solutions. But my curiosity couldn't stop there! Philosophy pulled me into the world of big questions and abstract thinking, while Sociology showed me how to connect the dots between people, culture, and society. And then, I found UI/UX Design—the perfect playground where all these worlds collide. Here, I get to create experiences that are not just usable, but also enjoyable and accessible to all.
My passion for UI/UX design can even be traced back to my childhood when I encountered the frustrating complexities of navigating the menus in my favorite video games. My participation in both open and closed beta versions of games provided me with the opportunity to identify and address issues in various processes, ensuring that they were resolved before the games were released to live servers.
Currently…
I am a UI/UX Design Intern at The Verse, a start-up dedicated to creating digital experiences for health and wellbeing. In my role, I lead the design of our websites, collaborating closely with developers to bring my designs to life and working with my team to ensure accurate and engaging content.
Additionally, I designed a small video game called "Blossoming Spirit" and produced a video demo for it.
I am committed to continuously improving my design skills and remain passionate about creating humane designs that prioritize mental health and mindfulness for users.
The Vision Behind My Brand
Video games played a significant role in my childhood, and I sought to design a logo that embodies a minimalist aesthetic while also honoring the hobby that greatly influenced me.
The logo is intended to mirror the appearance of a directional input pad (D-pad) found on a video game controller. The right button on the D-pad usually moves a character forward in 2D side-scrollers, while the left button typically moves them backward.
The absence of the left direction symbolizes a shift in my life, signifying that things will no longer veer left; I am now in control of my own path.
I am someone who has faced challenges with my mental health, but I've never been more confident in my career path until now. My lifelong desire to make a meaningful contribution to society has finally found its purpose. As a UI/UX Designer, my goal is to integrate the significance of mental health into technology and create user-centered, compassionate, and humane designs.
