Ariana V.S.
Bio
I’m a master's student at San José State University studying Human Factors & Ergonomics.
For any questions, comments, or if you feel like chatting - reach out to me at [email protected].
Stories (6/0)
Every Book I had to read in my UX Design Master's Program
I am a current student in the Human Factors and Ergonomics Master's program at San José State University in San Jose, California (Go Spartans!) I think that there are many approaches to the UX field. The approach that I fell into is the formal education route, which may be different from the way that you have arrived.
By Ariana V.S.2 years ago in Education
Apps That Have Helped Me Get My Shiz Together in Quarantine
I started my first semester of my Master's Program online. Juggling zoom, creating a reasonably effective study space, and figuring out the other piling masses of problems that were suffocating me lead me to really re-evaluate how I'm spending my time.
By Ariana V.S.3 years ago in Motivation
Why You Should Be Listening to this Podcast While You're Focusing to Get the Most out of Your Brain Power
I make quite a few playlists tailored for working and studying. I spend a pretty big portion of my time either studying for my classes, reading for my classes, creating work for my side projects, or otherwise needing a headspace where I can dig into my work, and focus on what matters.
By Ariana V.S.3 years ago in Motivation
The Top 3 Tips I've Learned From My First Semester in a Master's Program
Not all fields require pursuing higher education to become an accomplished, adept professional. This is generally the case for people who come from my bachelor's degree in Graphic Design! However, I decided for monetary, personal, and worldly reasons (the job market doesn't do that well in a pandemic), that I would go through with my Master's Degree at San Jose State University in San Jose, California.
By Ariana V.S.3 years ago in Education
What is UX and UI Design?
UX & UI Design is often spoken of as a pair; They’re the twins that are always associated with each other. While User Experience and User Interface Design both work towards the same end goal: creating a clean, unobtrusive, responsive site, they each have their nuances.
By Ariana V.S.6 years ago in 01
Five Things People Confuse About Designers
There are so many instances in my life where relatives, friends, and acquaintances alike have all struck a puzzled look when I told them I was working in Interaction Design. Design, good and bad, exists all around us at every waking moment. It's time we straighten out the facts about Designers and help others recognize the importance of our jobs, once and for all!
By Ariana V.S.6 years ago in Journal
