Hey, I’m Laiy!

Designing experiences with curiosity and empathy

I'm a product designer graduating from UC Santa Cruz with hands-on UI/UX experience and a passion for connecting with people through impactful designs.

My Selected Work

Designed an app to connect 50+ Santa Cruz students with career event speakers through post-event voice calls, community chats, and a speaker directory

UI Design | End to End | Mobile App

Redesigned The UCSC Library Website For Easy Navigation & Accessibility With 80% increased usage.

Web App | User Research | Mobile& Desktop View | App Redesign

Designed Talkspace, a community-driven app for loved ones of those with mental health challenges guidance and non-triggering support strategies.

IOS Platform | A/B Testing | User Persona | Journey Mapping

Design System Study

In this Design System Study, I examined best practices for creating scalable UI systems to guarantee consistency, accessibility, and flexibility. Driven by the necessity for adaptable designs, I approached this by incorporating Material Design 3 principles, emphasizing adaptive layouts and dynamic color schemes for smooth user experiences across devices and platforms.