Hey! I’m Ellie, a designer shaped by years working in education and by a genuine interest in how people think, learn, and move through the world. I like breaking things down until they make sense, and building experiences that feel clear and considerate.

Teaching students from diverse contexts taught me that understanding someone always comes before designing for them. And outside the classroom, performing and living abroad have shaped my perspective in quieter ways, giving me an appreciation for nuance, culture, and the many different ways people express themselves and interpret the world.

Here you’ll find projects I developed through UCLA Extension and beyond, all grounded in that same curiosity and people-first lens.