UX / Product Design / Creative Tech

What's Up? I'm Ethan

I like creating things real people interact with. Whether it starts through the lens of a camera or behind a screen, my perspective plays a big role in how I shape my work.

Portrait or portfolio hero visual

A little behind the lens.

I’m a designer with a background in Informatics and Human-Computer Interaction from UC Irvine, but a lot of my interests outside of tech shape the way I approach creative work. I grew up playing flute and oboe, spent time performing in wind ensemble, and still spend way too much time listening to music, going to concerts, and talking about pop culture with friends.

I also love shooting on film. Most of the photos I take are of friends, concerts, events, and moments that feel personal. I like that film forces you to slow down and actually think about composition instead of taking hundreds of photos at once.

A lot of the work I enjoy sits somewhere between design, technology, music, and visual culture. I’m naturally pretty outgoing and collaborative, and I like projects that feel creative, visually interesting, and human instead of overly corporate.

Outside of design, you’ll probably find me behind a camera, on a bike ride, or lost in my favorite album.

Featured Projects

Selected work

A few projects that show how I think through research, structure, visuals, and the actual experience people have when using something.

App Concept / UX Case Study

Remembra

A music-based memory care app concept designed to help patients and caregivers use familiar songs as a way to reconnect with memories, support mood, and create a more personal care experience.

Role

Product / UX Lead

Focus

Research, prototyping, app flow

Tools

Figma, React, Expo

Type

College startup concept

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Remembra welcome screen Remembra set up screen Remembra now playing screen

Nonprofit Website Redesign

Laguna Ocean Foundation

A redesigned educational website for tidepool visitors, focused on clearer trip planning, species discovery, tide information, and a more useful on-site experience through QR signage.

Role

UX / UI Designer

Focus

Navigation, accessibility, content structure

Tools

Figma, Next.js, Tailwind

Type

UCI capstone project

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Laguna Screen 1 Laguna Screen 2 Laguna Screen 3

UX / Product Concept

Doorway

Doorway is a platform with a mission to bridge the gap in social connectivity. We aimed to create a digital space that not only encourages users to foster deeper social connections but also empowers them to take the initiative in reaching out to friends and family.

Role

UX / UI Designer

Focus

User flow, interface structure

Tools

Figma, prototyping

Type

Portfolio project

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Doorway Screen 1 Doorway Screen 2 Doorway Screen 3