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Making things feel easy is the hard part.
I'm a third-year Cognitive Systems student at UBC, specializing in Computational Intelligence and Design. I'm passionate about creating digital experiences that actually matter — tools that feel intuitive, designs that spark connection, and code that solves real problems for real people.
About me
wakana ✿
I'm a third-year Cognitive Systems student at UBC, specializing in Computational Intelligence and Design. That background shapes everything I build — I'm always thinking about the person on the other side of the screen.
My goal is to create things that are not just functional, but genuinely intuitive, inclusive, and meaningful. I care deeply about the details that make a product feel thoughtful rather than just built.
Currently interning as an AI Implementation Intern at Kobalt.io, and always excited about the intersection of design, intelligence, and human experience.
University of British Columbia
BSc Cognitive Systems, Computational Intelligence and Design
Software Construction · Data Structures & Algorithms · Machine Learning · HCI Design · Models of Computation
🤖 AI Implementation Intern at Kobalt.io
👩🏫 TA at UBC Computer Science
💻 IT Staff at UBC Sauder
🔬 VP Internal at UBC Women in Science
🎨 Digital design & visual storytelling
🎵 Going to concerts & making music
🍜 Trying new restaurants & cuisines
✂️ Crafts, creative projects & DIY
Featured Projects
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.
Sep – Dec 2025
A Java-based wardrobe system with GUI, weather-based outfit suggestions, and JSON data persistence. Built with MVC architecture across 6 classes following SOLID principles, with a JUnit test suite achieving 100% code coverage.
Technical Skills
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Open to co-op opportunities, creative collaborations, and interesting conversations.