I'm Samara, a multidisciplinary designer currently living in New York. I enjoy problem solving and always look for opportunities to make people's lives better.
I am naturally curious and like to challenge myself by learning new things and improving my skills. Recently I've been interested in learning more about data visualization, equitable design and motion design.
I have an admiration for people, nature, architecture and art. Check out some of my photos.
If you would like to get in touch, send me an email at samaradiazsanchez@gmail.com
I look forward to chatting with you!
Education
2021-2021
Google UX Design Certificate
Coursera
2019-2020
BrainStation
User Experience Design Certificate
2018-2019
OCAD University - Continuing Studies
Web Design & Development Skills
2013-2017
OCAD University
Bachelor of Design
Major - Industrial Design
Minor - Entrepreneurship & Social Innovation
Experience
2021-2022
YourMD.ca
UX Designer (web+R&D)
2022-Now
Altus Group
UX/UI Designer
2019-2021
2018-2019
ZenSpend
Lead UX Designer (Personal Project)
Visual Analytics Lab OCADU
Research Assistant - UX Designer
2017-2022
OCAD University
Student Services Coordinator
Primary Skills
Design brings value to the user and to the business by enhancing the human experience. It is the deliberate process that allows us to build better products, services and experiences for a more healthy, inclusive and connected future.
When trying to solve a design challenge, I always aim to understand the entire system I'm designing for. Taking a deeper look into these connections has pointed me to the largest breakthroughs.
Creating and building is something that I am truly passionate about and being able to explore new ways to create is what drives me. Anything from IKEA furniture to complex prototypes, tinkering is in my DNA.
Process
Below is my design thinking process: This process is inspired by a variety of methodologies that are weaved together to form a framework that I find helpful when designing. It is a mixture of the d.school Design process, the double diamond model and the scientific method, using techniques found in human-computer interaction research.
