Meet Nina
The compassionate designer with the goal of increasing independence through thoughtful assistive technology.
Hi!
Hi, I’m Nina! I’m passionate about designing systems that prioritize accessibility and empower users of all abilities. I believe that great design starts with listening, which is why I’ve conducted over 200 interviews on topics including orientation & mobility techniques for the blind and communication strategies in a spoken world for those who are Deaf and hard of hearing. I’m excited to apply my skills in user experience design and research to create solutions that truly meet people's needs.
Education
B.S. Engineering: Human-Centered Product Design
Olin College of Engineering (grad: May 2026)
Granted $200,000 tuition scholarship.
Skills:
Software
Figma, Adobe Suite, R, Python, Excel, OnShape
Design
Persona creation, Affinity diagramming, Narrative crafting
Research
Interview & Focus Groups, Usability testing, Comparative Analysis, Contextual inquiry
Languages
Certified biliterate in Spanish
Relevant coursework:
Accessible Design
Mixed Methods Product Evaluation
Technology, Accessibility, and Design
Collaborative Design
Engineering for Humanity
Marketing
Customer Acquisition and Persuasion
Products & Markets
Software
Software Design (Python)
Probability and Statistics (R)
Full Stack Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React)
Modeling and Simulating the Physical World (MATLAB)
Experience
CaLL
HAL
Aira Tech Corp
User Experience Researcher
Usability testing and AI applications research
May 2025 - January 2026
Return Design
User Interface Designer
Systems design
August 2024 - February 2025
Traverse Technology
User Experience Strategist
Strategy and design
January 2023 - August 2024
CaLL Laboratory
Lead Design Researcher
Generative design
January 2023 - August 2023
Human Augmentation Lab
Lead User Experience Researcher
Rapid prototyping and analysis
January 2023 - August 2023
Hobbies
Running
Never a runner (outside of the mile in gym class), I am building up to running my first half marathon in the summer of 2026.
Dancing
I have been dancing since preschool, and although I never made it big, I still love to dance hip hop and jazz whenever the opportunity arises.
Ready to better understand your users?
I'd love to connect with you!