Hi, 
I’m Rhea.


A product & UX designer who blends emerging technologies to create engaging human-centered experiences.
Master @ CMU HCII-METALS,
Bachelor @ RISD GD,
Previously @ Tiktok
Currently based in Pittsburgh, PA






internship projects









Product Design, UX Research, LLM Strategies

Latest PE Launch with 175% Aesthctic Enhancement

UX Design, Project Management

300+ Children Participants and 1700+ Visitors

Visual, Exhibition Design








individual projects






Emobo
Product Design, UX Research/ Design
Breezy
APP Design, Interaction Design, UI UX Design, 
Project Management
Eaz-Eat
Product Design,  Interactive Installation, UI UX Design









During my studies at RISD, I aimed to bridge the gap between the abstract art of visual presentation, the tangible interpretations of my audience, and emerging technologies.



projects from RISD




     
Scent Catalog RISD Degree Project
Interactive Digital Media, Poster, Bood Design

Echoes of Serenity
Poster Design, Motion Design
An Immersive Aurora Experience
Interactive Digital Media, Motion Design







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I am taking tech & AI courses at CMU from 2024-2025, below are some glimpses of my coursework!

Applied Machine LearningDesign of AI ProductE-learning DesignProduct Management


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In my spare time, l love to document my daily life, paint and draw, listen to podcasts, and run cross-country.





other projects





Podcast Meet Me After School
Program Designer, Co-founder
MIT GrandHack Medicine 2023
UX Research, UX Design, Project Management



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Contact me if you are interested, or just talk!








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