Hi again, I’m Chiweta.
I’m a product designer passionate about inclusive and equitable research and design, and how people and design can work together to make life ✨better✨.
Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, I packed my suitcases about 3 years ago and moved to New York, where I currently study Information Science with a concentration in UX Design at Cornell University.
If you can't find me at my computer meticulously editing my designs in Figma, I'm either delving into the latest music album, taking scenic pictures around my college campus, or just enjoying a cup of chai tea at my favorite on campus cafe, Martha's.
Recent Experiences
UX Research and Design Assistant @ Cornell Social Media Lab
SEPTEMBER 2023 - DECEMBER 2023
Designed and iterated on 3 core modules of the web and mobile prototypes for the DART (Deception Awareness and Resilience Training) platform, a training program designed to combat online deception targeting older adults.
Focused on improving usability and accessibility for older adult users following UX design principles, agile methodologies and WCAG accessibility guidelines.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant @ Cornell Bowers CIS
AUGUST 2023 - DECEMBER 2023
Provided a positive learning environment in INFO 3450 (Human-Computer Interaction) by fostering communication, collaboration, and a supportive atmosphere for diverse learners.
Led small group sessions on key HCI concepts, facilitating active learning for about 10 students per session.
Graded 100+ course assignments, providing accurate & prompt feedback to students.
Organized weekly office hours, offering personalized and addressing diverse course challenges faced by students.
Product Design Intern @ Blink UX
JUNE 2023 - AUGUST 2023
Conducted an experience audit for a pharmaceutical healthcare web-based app, identifying areas for improvement.
Analyzed and synthesized 22+ hours of user interviews, constructing detailed journey maps for 3 key user personas.
Created design artifacts including journey maps, concept sketches, low to high-fidelity wireframes, and prototypes.
Ran the concept card brainstorming session with other designers and researchers, to generate ideas.
Built the project’s component library, used in constructing all wireframes.
Presented findings and recommendations to stakeholders/clients on multiple occasions.
Skills
Design and Research: Figma, User Research, User Testing, Wireframing, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Design Thinking, Product Thinking, Qualitative Coding
Technical: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL, Git, MS Office, Google Suite
offline mode
just some of my simple pleasures :)
you can never not find me with a pair of headphones, which explains my obsession with building playlists.
i’m an avid film & tv watcher who’s up for anything! so, Netflix and Hulu can also count on my monthly subscription.
i have a deep love for African literature, and text and the beautiful pictures the authors paint with their words.
i take pictures of everything, everywhere, so i tend to capture some
really pretty things
