Challenge
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Add differentiated value in a crowded space (restaurant apps).
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Be respectful of data privacy preferences while keeping the user experience streamlined.
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Integrate the new design into an existing design system.​
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outcome
A service and features incorporated into an existing design system (DoorDash).
client
team
Arity (location data analysis)
Team of 3 designers at Northwestern University
strengths
Information Hierarchy
Working With Technical Constraints
Advocating for the User
Project Management
Challenge
-
Add differentiated value in a crowded space (restaurant apps).
-
Be respectful of data privacy preferences while keeping the user experience streamlined.
-
Integrate the new design into an existing design system.​
​
outcome
A service and features incorporated into an existing design system (DoorDash).
client
team
Arity (location data analysis)
Team of 3 designers at Northwestern University
strengths
Information Hierarchy
Working With Technical Constraints
Advocating for the User
Project Management
Challenge
-
Add differentiated value in a crowded space (restaurant apps).
-
Be respectful of data privacy preferences while keeping the user experience streamlined.
-
Integrate the new design into an existing design system.​
​
outcome
A service and features incorporated into an existing design system (DoorDash).
client
team
Arity (location data analysis)
Team of 3 designers at Northwestern University
strengths
Information Hierarchy
Working With Technical Constraints
Advocating for the User
Project Management
My name is caitlin and i like to
design experiences
A few years ago, I found myself in a product design exhibit at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. I was fascinated by this field at the intersection of psychology, engineering, and creativity. After developing plastic products for 5 years as a chemical engineer, I decided that I wanted to shift my focus from designing plastics for machines to designing experiences for people.
I am now at Northwestern University pursuing a Master's Degree in Engineering Design Innovation with a focus on UX Design and Service Design. I'm also enjoying learning mechatronics and making prototypes.​
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To see more on my background and what I'm currently up to, you can check out my LinkedIn Page or see highlights below.
experience
education
hobbies
UX Design Intern
oak9
June 2021 - Aug 2021
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Plastic Customer Development Engineer
ExxonMobil
Aug 2018-Jan 2021
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Plastic Application Development Engineer
ExxonMobil
Aug 2017-Aug 2018
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Plastic Product Development Engineer
ExxonMobil
Feb 2016-Aug 2017
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M.S. Engineering Design Innovation
Northwestern University
March 2022
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B.S. Chemical Engineering
Minor Psychology
The University of Texas at Austin
Dec 2015
Reading whatever I'm in the mood for
Cooking with no recipe
Yoga, especially with my mom
Spending time with my lovely family and friends
Playing flute, especially in a concert band
Traveling to different places
Going on walks or bike rides
Grocery shopping
Watching animal videos
Sketching things I see
Reading and writing poetry
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