How are you?

I’m Richard!

I’m a user researcher and experience designer striving to design meaningful products that deliver enjoyable experiences for users around the world. I’m passionate about equipping teams with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions.

Where I’ve Been

SAP SuccessFactors

Kukua Labs

Stanford University

Applied Materials

ME310: Nestlé France

UC San Diego

PRIME: Osaka University

Where I’m Currently

SAP Eureka, Newport Beach

Spotify Connections

I did a UX case study that aims to learn more about the audio streaming landscape. This resulted in a concept Spotify feature for artists to engage with other creators to make music, learn about music, and share experimental tracks.

SIDE PROJECT • 2 MONTHS • MAY 2019

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Nestlé France: Stanford x Paris-Est. d.school

Through user research, I explored the food space to better understand how to improve the cooking experience for French Millenials. I helped prototype and fabricate a smart grocery shelf to inspire and assist users through the grocery store.

CLASS PROJECT• 6 MONTHS • DEC 2016

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Applied Materials Engineering Internship

Over the year, I worked with Applied Material’s Front-End Products group and Business Intelligence group on projects involving UX prototyping, dashboard development, and product support.

UX AND ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP • 16 MONTHS • JUN 2017

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hmmrd

A mobile drinking card game perfect for giving even the most competitive party-goers a run for their money.

SIDE PROJECT • 6 MONTHS • JUN 2018

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We Are Not Alone

I co-designed and prototyped a deception-based card game through the use of storyboards, user testing, and illustration.

SIDE PROJECT • 3 MONTHS • SEP 2018

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Ser Jorah

I led the mechatronics design and integration for this 2-week long robotics project in which robots had to navigate an arena, and launch balls at the opposing team’s towers in a Game of Thrones-themed competition.

CLASS PROJECT • 2 WEEKS • JUN 2019

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CRCL

I designed and manufactured a Korean-style BBQ grill using machining, wood working, and sand casting techniques.

CLASS PROJECT• 10 WEEKS • OCT 2018

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SPADE – UCSD Design

With a team of 4, I helped define the design specifications for a posture-correction tool that used machine learning to aid orthopedic surgeons in maintaining proper posture during surgery. Joint effort between UC San Diego and UCSD School of Medicine.

CLASS PROJECT • 8 MONTHS • SEP 2015

COMING SOON

Pacific Rim Experiences Internship

I created a digital web prototype of a disaster management application to aid in communication during large-scale disasters. The application was built on SAGE2, a new multi-site visualization platform.

INTERNSHIP • 3 MONTHS • JUN 2015

COMING SOON

Food