Hi, I'm Sam!

(again :D)

I’ve always been interested in how designs express ideas and how people experience them.

Starting with a background in computer science and later transitioning to Communications, I’ve learned to think about both logic and human interaction, which inspired me to pursue a career in UI/UX.

Now, I design experiences that balance structure and intuition, focused on usability and continuous learning.

The more I design, the more problems I solve.

Lately, I've been...

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traveling; the photo above was taken in Santorini, Greece

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listening to music; I’m currently into indie rock :o

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seeing live performances/concerts (upcoming: beabadoobee + Le Sserafim)

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playing video games (most recently: Tomodachi Life)

Where I worked

Spirit Elf®
(Apr 2026 — Present)
UX Design Lead
HealthXchange Int'l Inc.
(Oct 2025 — March 2026)
UI/UX Design Consultant
Edward D. Miller — Independent Contractor
(Feb 2025 — Jan 2026)
Website Designer
Our National Conversation
(June 2024 — Aug 2024)
UI/UX Design Intern
Cyber Protection Consulting Services Inc.
July 2022 — Aug 2022
Creative Intern
Tools:
Figma, Webflow, Wix, Wordpress, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, CSS, and (currently experimenting with) Claude Code
Skills:
Usability Testing, Heuristic Evaluation, Competitive Analysis, Information Architecture, Journey Mapping, Wireframing, Prototyping, Design Systems, Responsive Design, Interaction Design, Inclusive Design (WCAG)

Where I graduated

CUNY College of Staten Island
(Dec 2024)
Bachelor of Science in Communications: Design & Digital Media, Magna Cum Laude (GPA: 3.75), Social Media Manager for school's AAPI Club
CUNY College of Staten Island
(Aug 2023)
Associate of Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences, Cum Laude (GPA: 3.6), Social Media Manager for school's AAPI Club

My experience

HealthXchange
Improving clarity across 15+ user flows and refining 70+ screens
UI/UX Design, UX Research
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Computer monitor displaying HX dashboard with user info, appointments, and billing details, accompanied by a keyboard, trackpad, and mouse on a blue background.
Edward D. Miller — Independent Contractor
Designing a responsive author portfolio from concept to launch
UI/UX Product Design, Branding
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Mockup showing a personal portfolio website titled 'Works By Edward D. Miller' displayed on an iPhone and a desktop monitor with sections About Me and Current Work In Progress.
Our National Conversation
How we improved user satisfaction by 30%
UI/UX Product Design, Usability Testing
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Desktop and mobile views of the ONC website featuring the home and multimedia pages on a red background.
Café Juliet
Coding a responsive site using HTML and CSS
UI/UX Product Design, Information Architecture
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Website mockup of Café Juliet displayed on two smartphones and a laptop, showing About Us page, customer favorites menu, and a food dish with pancakes and berries.

Shoot me a message

Reach out through my email or Linkedin; I'm excited to hear from you!