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The NewsHouse Redesign


The redesign of The NewsHouse website aims to enhance user experience and align the site with user needs, industry trends, and usability principles. This project builds on comprehensive research, user personas, and iterative design phases to create a visually appealing, functional, and user-friendly platform for delivering news and stories relevant to the Syracuse University community.

Date: Fall 2023

Scope: UX Research, User Interface Design

Deliverables: User Personas, Userflows, Sitemap, Low-fidelity wireframes, High-fidelity mockups and Prototypes

Tools: Figma, Adobe Illustrator & Firefly


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A Solution for Digital Inclusion


The idea for EmpowerEd was derived from my lived experiences as a native New Yorker, born and raised in the Bronx. Growing up, I witnessed firsthand how the Black and Brown low-income population is disproportionately affected in education, housing, and career advancement.

In the digital age, these communities face significant barriers to accessing the digital economy due to unequal access to digital technology and the internet. This "digital divide" perpetuates disparities in education and employment, exacerbating economic inequality and driving economic displacement. Taking action is crucial to prevent these communities from falling into an unemployment abyss.