Hi! I'm Julia,

I'm in my final year as a Systems Design Engineering student at the University of Waterloo.

As a new grad, my goal is to absorb and learn as much as possible; and in doing so, I hope to bring a fresh perspective that can inspire and initiate new ideas.
I thrive in spaces where...

empathy sets the tone of the design,
curiosity and exploration is celebrated,
energy is contagious,
diverse perspectives converge,
pets and snacks are involved :)

Other than design,

I'm a competitive dancer fuelled by croissants, and travels the world with an amusingly terrible sense of direction.

Previously,

Mercury

Product Design Intern, 2023

Improved operational visibility and workflow efficiency by designing a new case creation flow for Risk Operations teams, facilitating the documentation of financial crime trends.

Autodesk

Experience Design Intern, 2023

Led the end-to-end design of a version comparison tool for project specifications, streamlining workflows for 2.4M active construction projects.

Webveloper

Product Design Intern, 2022

Scoped, designed, and shipped a social media management product, increasing engagement metrics two fold across 5000+ social accounts. Redesigned the website domain launching flow, reducing support ticket volume by 95%.

Wonsulting

Product Designer, 2022-2024

Designed an ecosystem of AI-powered tools that provide tailored support for individuals with diverse career backgrounds throughout every stage of their job search. Spearheaded the design and development of design system components.

UW Blueprint

Product Design Lead, 2022

Designed an ecosystem of AI-powered tools that provide tailored support for individuals with diverse career backgrounds throughout every stage of their job search. Spearheaded the design and development of design system components.

Workplace Safety Insurance Board

UX/UI Design Intern, 2021

Performed job shadowing, user interviews, and test sessions to discover and resolve pain points for 324,000 businesses during their insurance claim and payment process.

Liquor Control Board of Ontario

UX/UI Design Intern, 2021

Led the design of a web portal to automate an outdated, manual supply chain process increasing efficiency by 200% across 450+ stores.

OANDA

UX/UI Design Intern, 2020

Launched the redesign of a currency conversion tool for 10M+ users to improve user experience, scalability and brand identity.