I’m Shannon — A designer based in Oakland, CA  

Education
San Francisco State University, MA in Design, 2021-2025
- Specialization in visual communication design including UX/UI research and design, branding and interaction design
- Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge Finalist 2024 - Developed a youth focused informational design platform over the course of a year with the aim of addressing social stigma and burgeoning skills gaps for non-college bound young adults. Conducted primary and user research with high school students, and developed a data visualization system that bridges complex employment data sets with visualization API to illuminate the growth potential of a career in the skilled trades.
-Teaching Assistant in professional practice and portfolio development
University of California Santa Cruz, BA in Art, 2008-2012
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