Hi, I'm Jake.
I'm a UX design and research intern at a startup with three years experience building awesome products for awesome people. Big fan of all things accessibility, UX, and human factors.
I'm also a huge
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Featured Works.
© projects
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Digital Craft
© projects
Digital Craft
© projects
Digital Craft
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© experience
Digital Craft
Career Path
Working with numerous brands and professionals, I make awesome products for awesome people.
Career Path
Working with numerous brands and professionals, I make awesome products for awesome people.
Career Path
Working with numerous brands and professionals, I make awesome products for awesome people.
UX Design/Research Intern
My Holy Grail
Aug 2025 - Present
Associate Director of Design
Hack4Impact Cal Poly
May 2024 - Present
Product Designer
The Surfrider Foundation
Oct. 2024 - June 2025
Project Manager
Hack4Impact
Aug. 2024 - Feb. 2025
Director of Finance and Operations
Hack4Impact Cal Poly
Apr. 2023 - May 2024
UX Design/Research Intern
My Holy Grail
Aug 2025 - Present
Associate Director of Design
Hack4Impact Cal Poly
May 2024 - Present
Product Designer
The Surfrider Foundation
Oct. 2024 - June 2025
Project Manager
Hack4Impact
Aug. 2024 - Feb. 2025
Director of Finance and Operations
Hack4Impact Cal Poly
Apr. 2023 - May 2024
UX Design/Research Intern
My Holy Grail
Aug 2025 - Present
Associate Director of Design
Hack4Impact Cal Poly
May 2024 - Present
Product Designer
The Surfrider Foundation
Oct. 2024 - June 2025
Project Manager
Hack4Impact
Aug. 2024 - Feb. 2025
Director of Finance and Operations
Hack4Impact Cal Poly
Apr. 2023 - May 2024
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© process
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Digital Craft
© process
Digital Craft
© process
Digital Craft
Discover 💡
Brainstorming and ideating in order to take user needs into account. Define the scope and objectives of the project and lay a fundamental foundation for everything that comes after.
Define 📝
Gather additional information about the ideal product, market opportunities and design sprints. Getting direct feedback from users themselves through user surveys and field activities.
Develop 🎯
Define the user experience, test and evaluate design concepts, and analyze how designs will inform behavior and effect the experience of the user.
Deliver 🚀
Determine design patterns, different framework options, and work with developers to test design functionality.
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Discover
Brainstorming sessions in order to take their needs and company goals into account. Define the scope and objectives of the project and lays a fundamental foundation for everything that comes after.
Develop
Define the user experience, test and evaluate design concepts, and analyze how your designs will inform behavior and effect the experience of the user.
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Define
Gather additional information about the ideal client, market opportunities and design sprint. Getting direct feedback from users themselves through user surveys and field activities.
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Deliver
Determine design patterns, elements of template pages, different framework options, and work with developers to test design functionality.
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Discover 💡
Brainstorming and ideating in order to take user needs into account. Define the scope and objectives of the project and lay a fundamental foundation for everything that comes after.
Define 📝
Gather additional information about the ideal product, market opportunities and design sprints. Getting direct feedback from users themselves through user surveys and field activities.
Develop 🎯
Define the user experience, test and evaluate design concepts, and analyze how designs will inform behavior and effect the experience of the user.
Deliver 🚀
Determine design patterns, different framework options, and work with developers to test design functionality.
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© tech stack
(JTE® — 03)
Digital Craft
© tech stack
Digital Craft
© tech stack
Digital Craft
Figma
Lucid Chart
Relume
Relume
Framer
Spline
Spline
Adobe CC
Notion
Slack
ChatGPT
ChatGPT
Testimonials.
Testimonials.
Testimonials.
© testimonials
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© testimonials
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© testimonials
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What People Say
Here's what people think of the work I've done.
What People Say
Here's what people think of the work I've done.
What People Say
Here's what people think of the work I've done.
Your presentation was excellent and you did a great job of explaining to me the reasons for moving forward with your product.
Ken Macro
Cal Poly Marketing and Sales Professor
So glad you're staying on board Jake! Next year will be in good hands.
Maggie Yang
Co-Exec. Director @ Hack4Impact Cal Poly
You really led this, so make sure to emphasize that.
Lindsey Edh
Founder and CEO @ My Holy Grail
Your presentation was excellent and you did a great job of explaining to me the reasons for moving forward with your product.
Ken Macro
Cal Poly Marketing and Sales Professor
So glad you're staying on board Jake! Next year will be in good hands.
Maggie Yang
Co-Exec. Director @ Hack4Impact Cal Poly
You really led this, so make sure to emphasize that.
Lindsey Edh
Founder and CEO @ My Holy Grail
Your presentation was excellent and you did a great job of explaining to me the reasons for moving forward with your product.
Ken Macro
Cal Poly Marketing and Sales Professor
So glad you're staying on board Jake! Next year will be in good hands.
Maggie Yang
Co-Exec. Director @ Hack4Impact Cal Poly
You really led this, so make sure to emphasize that.
Lindsey Edh
Founder and CEO @ My Holy Grail
Your presentation was excellent and you did a great job of explaining to me the reasons for moving forward with your product.
Ken Macro
Cal Poly Marketing and Sales Professor
So glad you're staying on board Jake! Next year will be in good hands.
Maggie Yang
Co-Exec. Director @ Hack4Impact Cal Poly
You really led this, so make sure to emphasize that.
Lindsey Edh
Founder and CEO @ My Holy Grail
Your presentation was excellent and you did a great job of explaining to me the reasons for moving forward with your product.
Ken Macro
Cal Poly Marketing and Sales Professor
So glad you're staying on board Jake! Next year will be in good hands.
Maggie Yang
Co-Exec. Director @ Hack4Impact Cal Poly
You really led this, so make sure to emphasize that.
Lindsey Edh
Founder and CEO @ My Holy Grail
Your presentation was excellent and you did a great job of explaining to me the reasons for moving forward with your product.
Ken Macro
Cal Poly Marketing and Sales Professor
So glad you're staying on board Jake! Next year will be in good hands.
Maggie Yang
Co-Exec. Director @ Hack4Impact Cal Poly
You really led this, so make sure to emphasize that.
Lindsey Edh
Founder and CEO @ My Holy Grail
Your presentation was excellent and you did a great job of explaining to me the reasons for moving forward with your product.
Ken Macro
Cal Poly Marketing and Sales Professor
So glad you're staying on board Jake! Next year will be in good hands.
Maggie Yang
Co-Exec. Director @ Hack4Impact Cal Poly
You really led this, so make sure to emphasize that.
Lindsey Edh
Founder and CEO @ My Holy Grail
Your presentation was excellent and you did a great job of explaining to me the reasons for moving forward with your product.
Ken Macro
Cal Poly Marketing and Sales Professor
So glad you're staying on board Jake! Next year will be in good hands.
Maggie Yang
Co-Exec. Director @ Hack4Impact Cal Poly
You really led this, so make sure to emphasize that.
Lindsey Edh
Founder and CEO @ My Holy Grail
Your presentation was excellent and you did a great job of explaining to me the reasons for moving forward with your product.
Ken Macro
Cal Poly Marketing and Sales Professor
So glad you're staying on board Jake! Next year will be in good hands.
Maggie Yang
Co-Exec. Director @ Hack4Impact Cal Poly
You really led this, so make sure to emphasize that.
Lindsey Edh
Founder and CEO @ My Holy Grail
Your presentation was excellent and you did a great job of explaining to me the reasons for moving forward with your product.
Ken Macro
Cal Poly Marketing and Sales Professor
So glad you're staying on board Jake! Next year will be in good hands.
Maggie Yang
Co-Exec. Director @ Hack4Impact Cal Poly
You really led this, so make sure to emphasize that.
Lindsey Edh
Founder and CEO @ My Holy Grail
Your presentation was excellent and you did a great job of explaining to me the reasons for moving forward with your product.
Ken Macro
Cal Poly Marketing and Sales Professor
So glad you're staying on board Jake! Next year will be in good hands.
Maggie Yang
Co-Exec. Director @ Hack4Impact Cal Poly
You really led this, so make sure to emphasize that.
Lindsey Edh
Founder and CEO @ My Holy Grail
Your presentation was excellent and you did a great job of explaining to me the reasons for moving forward with your product.
Ken Macro
Cal Poly Marketing and Sales Professor
So glad you're staying on board Jake! Next year will be in good hands.
Maggie Yang
Co-Exec. Director @ Hack4Impact Cal Poly
You really led this, so make sure to emphasize that.
Lindsey Edh
Founder and CEO @ My Holy Grail
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