My Story
My transition from fine arts in interior design to UX design post college was driven by my fascination with human interaction and user-centric design. I started noticing various kinds of interactions in my social media feeds and questioned the logic behind them. I then conducted my first informational interview in 2020 and have been unpeeling the layers ever since.
Transitioning to UX has offered a broader canvas where I can blend creativity with understanding user behavior in the digital realm. The social practice of UX design also intrigues me because it opens endless opportunities for collaboration, problem solving, and learning about how people think.
I'm eager to explore my next opportunity in the field and leverage my design skills to create intuitive digital experiences that make a real impact on people's lives. I'm a proud member of BRIDGEGOOD, a design for tech education company in the Bay Area. I’m also a San Francisco explorer, brunch enthusiast and have traveled to over 8 countries
Experience
Dec 2021
Graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a double major in Design & Mass Communications in Advertising.
2022
Excelled in BRIDGEGOOD'S UX apprenticeship program, presented our work on local news and moved from Virginia to California to attend the program and attain closer proximity to the tech sphere.
2023
Led BRIDGEGOOD's Internship program, expanded my network at in person at Config and Tech Crunch & has been continuously shadowing Alex Long and participating in Mentorship sessions and moved closer to San Francisco from Ukiah to Santa Rosa, CA.
Endorsements
"Tori is a passionate, dedicated designer with an unmatched work ethic. She is a curious thinker with a natural drive to find a solution… [and] is reliable and contributes to her team’s overall productivity.... She is the epitome of effortless collaboration and her ability to jump in without question leaves me in awe…. Tori is an absolutely essential part of any design team, ready to deliver honest feedback and stellar results."
- Brooklyn Valera: Atlanta Design Lead at BRIDGEGOOD
"Tori does not hesitate to step up and take initiative. During our 12-week program, she stepped in and assisted with redesigning BRIDGEGOOD’s design system and also volunteered to represent our cohort as a cohost during our capstone livestream.... Being around a go-getter like Tori was truly motivating."
- Alyssa Yi: Visual Communications Design at SFSU
Personality Traits
ISFJ-A Defender
Clifton Strength Finder
SYPartners Superpowers
My Typical Weekend
Friday
Hot yoga or pilates followed by a night in with a movie.
Saturday
A morning with a girls walk group in Sonoma or San Francisco, spending time with my cousins in the city followed by exploring SF nightlife.
Sunday
Brunch with friends (I'm passionate about always exploring a new brunch spot), reseting to prep for my week ahead an likely a few episodes of the latest trending show.