HELLO! I'M KAREN,
a product designer passionate about the human side of technology & exploring creative solutions to challenging problems.
Currently pursuing a Master of Information Management and Systems
at UC Berkeley, focusing in product design & research.
Selected Works ————————————————————————————————————————————
More projects I've worked on ————————————————————————————————————————

ReForest - Gamifying Recycling to Educate Sustainable Behaviors
Sep - Dec 2024 / Tangible User Interface
Designed, programmed, and tested a novel tangible user interface that transforms everyday recycling into an interactive and educational experience. Our system is equipped with servo motors, LEDs, potentiometers, and capacitive sensors, guiding users through a playful interaction where they direct marbles to different "biomes."
Check out my Medium page for more of my TUI works!

Weightless - Stress Relief App & Wearable Pair
March - May 2024 / UI Design
Designed a new UI for an integrated app and wearable device experience, focusing on typography, color, layout, and composition.
