わかな · wakana
todoku
wakana ✿
届く — todoku — means to reach. Not just to show up, but to land. To be received. That gap between sending and connecting is the thing I keep coming back to when I design and build.
I'm a third-year Cognitive Systems student at UBC, specializing in Computational Intelligence and Design. Basically: I study how people think, and I try to build things that work with that — not against it. The small details matter to me. The word on a button. The moment something doesn't feel like effort.
Right now I'm an AI Implementation Intern at Kobalt.io, a TA for UBC CS, and VP Internal at UBC Women in Science. I like being across a lot of things — it keeps me honest about how different people experience the same product.
In development
A voice-first mobile app designed for seniors experiencing cognitive decline, helping them record and revisit personal memories through guided prompts and calm, accessible design. Built with minimal navigation and ElevenLabs voice integration to reduce cognitive load.
January 2026
A privacy-first mobile app to reduce student loneliness through anonymous, event-based connections. Led end-to-end UX from problem framing to high-fidelity prototypes, integrating audio-based interactions that prioritize emotional safety over social metrics.
November 2025
A responsive web app connecting UBC students to find dining partners. Designed WCAG-compliant accessible interfaces and integrated Google Maps API for campus-wide discovery. Built with a team of 4 out of 300 participants, 64 teams.
January 2026
A UX concept empowering teenagers to disconnect without social anxiety. Conducted user research with teens (16–18), synthesizing insights into personas, user journeys, and a high-fidelity Figma prototype with automated status messaging and affirming microcopy.
Open to co-op opportunities, creative collaborations, and interesting conversations.