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Hello, I'm Jane!

A problem solver, late-night snacker & an introverted-extrovert.

I design

solutions.

MY PATH TO DESIGN

Before Design...

Curiosity, problem-solving, and a desire to create lasting, positive change have shaped my path—from engineering through finance and fashion, to design. Each role taught me a different approach to solving problems, but all revealed a common thread: a deep interest in people, systems, and the power of design to drive meaningful change. 

Structural Engineer

Designed and analyzed offshore structures and installations to ensure structural integrity, stability, and safety in demanding marine environments.

Investment Banker

Analyzed complex financial data and market trends to inform high-stakes, multi-million-dollar investment decisions across corporate, institutional, and government clients.

Fashion

Designer

Co-founded a custom fashion brand to create one-of-a-kind tailored garments, empowering women to express their individuality through personalized design.

Now as a Designer...

I bring together the practicality of engineering, the data-driven decision-making of investment banking, and the intentionality of fashion design to tackle complex challenges holistically. This blend allows me to create user-centered design solutions that are impactful and effective.

FEATURED PROJECTS

UGP HOME ADVENTURE KIT

Designing for Play & Learning

Transforming a complex early childhood education curriculum into an engaging, interactive, and accessible at-home learning adventure for parents and children.

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NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY STUDENT HUB

Designing for Relevance

Designing a system that tailors the Hub's content to users’ interests, making interactions more relevant and meaningful for Northeastern University students.

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FARM TO YOU

Balancing Convenience & Authenticity

Designing a local food delivery system that makes fresh produce more accessible and convenient for consumers while preserving the interactive, community-driven spirit of farmers’ markets.

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RECYCLING IN BOSTON

Uncovering Behavioral Patterns

Investigating Boston residents’ recycling knowledge, habits, and challenges to identify key behavioral patterns and gaps in public understanding.

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MY STORYWEAVER

Designing for AI Interaction

Designing an AI-powered storytelling platform that empowers children to co-create personalized stories, fostering creativity, engagement, and agency in narrative-building.

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URBAN GRIOT PLAYGROUND

Designing for Discovery

Structuring and refining a design-based research study on multimodal learning interventions in early childhood education to ensure research readiness, effective facilitation and enable real-world testing.

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Let's Connect.

Curious about something you saw here or interested in collaborating? I'm just an email away! :)

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