Contextual Learning
Uncover opportunities in existing research to leverage technology for on-the-go learning and designed a digital tool that fosters a connection between people and places.
about s.deak
“All we wanna know is where the stars came from, but do we ever stop to watch them shine?”– Jon Bellion
Hi there. I’m Sarah 👋 I guess this is where I’m supposed to talk about who I am, what I can do, and where I’m going. The thing is, I’m a little bit of everything, and I don’t know exactly where I’m going.
I’m a researcher, interested in truly understanding why people make the choices and decisions that they do. I’m a developer (as much as it may sometimes frustrate me), creating seamlessly integrated interfaces. And I’m a designer, taking the things I’ve learned and applying them to create valuable, satisfying experiences.
Beyond that, I’m also a reader of psychological thrillers📚, a volunteer for the local dog shelters 🐶, and an avid explorer of new places 🚀. Ask me about my cat, or my plants!
I’m looking for an opportunity to use my passion for indulging in people’s happiness at a company that values that way of thinking. If you think I might be a fit for your company, please reach out to me at sarahedeak@gmail.com or by using the email icon on the left side of my portfolio.
ux projects
Working with Design Systems
Creating, maintaining, and coding a design system (in bootstrap.js) including minor assets as well as login and error pages
Video Express Tablet - Redesign Case Study
Redesign of the Video Express software, a service used by Krannert at Purdue University that allows professors & students to record high-quality, professional videos in the green-screen studios on campus.
Video Express Website - Redesign Case Study
Redesign of the Video Express website through user interviews and UX best practices.
Critical Design
Explore a social issue by using critical designs and design fictions.
A Reflection On Growth
Modify the mental model of the workforce about what activities are beneficial, rewarding these behaviors over the behavior of cheating pedometer steps.
coding projects
Word-Cloud Generator
My second coding project, I used javascript and two APIs to create a responsive website that generates a word-cloud from a song title input.
Website Recreation
A recreation of the home page of a website written in raw HTML and CSS using responsive design. My first coding project.
IOT
Create an Internet of Things device using Arduino that allows for a more embodied experience as a driver.
other projects
animation
I created a short animation using Adobe Illustrator and After Effects.
computer graphics & digital art
Made using various programs including Procreate, Processing, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Photo Recreation using Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
Digital drawing created using Apple IPad & Procreate
Animation Background made with Adobe Illustrator
digital drawing created using Apple IPad & Procreate
Infographic created using Adobe Illustrator
Digital drawing created using Apple IPad & Procreate
Digital drawing inspired by the Legend of Zelda series
Android Link Character created using Adobe Illustrator
Drawings done for a video game. Created using Procreate.
Processing Abstract Design created using Processing
A to-scale 2D digital recreation of a house. This was done for a short freelance job.
