Sakura Erin Nakahara
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User experience designer with roots in biology, education, and art.
Who I am:
designer, tech, researcher by day; artist,
phycology (algae) nerd and enthusiast, archer,
trail-runner, and voiceover actor off-the-clock
Specialties:
User Experience Research & Design. Multimedia.
Biological research: Molecular & Ecosystems.
Technical savvy:
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects,
Premier, Soundbooth, Lightroom; Final Cut Pro;
HTML5, CSS3; Axure RP; Win/Mac hardware OS,
server infrastructure management.
What I create in the workplace:
User Experience & UI Design
User Research and User Interviews
Design process mapping, Personas, User Journey
Mock-Ups, Concept Sketches, Wireframes &
Prototyping
E-Learning & Instructional Design
Project development
Visual design elements
Heuristic Analysis and research
Multimedia: (Video/Voice) Production
Content & Navigational strategies
Where I credit my knowledge:
SF State University
Multimedia Studies Program
UX/UI Design. Mobile/Web App Design
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Science, Zoology & Ecology
Women Who Code, SF
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Professional Work
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (Present) - UX & Technology
UX and UI Designer and research in education:
Design and analysis of tools to promote teachers and student agency.
Testing existing products and prototyping user experiences for new platforms.
Creating new visuals for training and pedagogy.
Technology: Analysis of tech hardware/software/network infrastructure and user needs.
Multimedia: Website Management & Video Production
Quia Books (Now IXL Learning), Online Book Developer
Created visual themes in HTML and CSS to create and publish interactive workbooks, manuals
and textbooks for higher education in language and science.
Stanford University School of Medicine, Histology Lab Research Associate
Researched novel proteins for use in therapeutics, primarily histological systems. Managed
laboratory and OSHA compliance. Designed internal website for laboratory protocols & safety
procedures.
Genentech, Inc, DNA Sequencing Research Associate
Researched DNA sequencing and novel gene analysis. Created departmental website with training
tutorials and a sample submission system. Conducted user research, created designs, and
developed and maintained website.
Freelance & Consultant Work
User Experience Designer & Multimedia Specialist (2005-Present)
Visual, graphic design and user experience design. Animation and video.
Voice acting and narration.
Notable clientele:
Re-Create Arts & Athletics, NY (website redesign, user experience design)
TechSoup Global (animated series with voice narration)
Elegance ReDesigned (website design and development)
Guerilla Wanderers (industrial narration)
Giving Back - Volunteering
Member of United Nations Online Volunteer Program
Multimedia production and services to international non-profit organizations.