Hi, I’m Rachel

Thank you for visiting my portfolio, I love all things design and I’m so excited to share my journey with you!

My Career Case Study

My background is a bit, as one one say, unconventional. Growing up I knew I wanted to be in a profession that would drive impact. I graduated from UCLA with a degree in political science and found myself working as a marketing specialist at a nonprofit that addressed homelessness and the housing crisis in Southern California.

Background

Problem

Being on the marketing team, I found myself gravitating toward design and decided that I wanted to explore what other career paths were out there for me.

I empathized with others and conducted research on what career choices were available in the world of design.

I used design thinking to figure out what career path would be best for me.

Solution

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I defined my skills in UI/Visual design that I’ve acquired while in marketing.

I prototyped my life as a designer by taking a leap of faith and enrolling myself in a UX Design Immersive bootcamp.

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I tested my design skills through different opportunities from hackathons to now working with startups

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I ideated career paths that would allow me to be creative yet help solve real-world problems and found UX Design.

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Today, I love that product design can allow me to utilize my creativity to create an even bigger impact in the world. As a designer, I am always looking for new opportunities that will foster growth and expand my design toolbox.

Next Steps

More About Me

On my free time you can find me…

crocheting 🧶

making coffee ☕️

traveling ✈️