Research Paper – Modeling Sociology
This paper is a culmination of work that was done in Dr. Bilal Khan’s honors sociology course: “Building a small Matrix: Simulating the Natural and Social World“.
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Research Paper – Blockchain for International Trade
This research was conducted to fulfill an honors contract for Dr. Jarrett’s International Economics course at UNL.
Honors Senior Thesis – Economics of User Interface Design
This thesis was completed to partially fulfill requirements for the UNL Honors Program. Abstract The economic value of well-designed user interfaces (UI) and user experiences(UX) is challenging to quantify, a topic that the current literature does not sufficientlyexplore. Those responsible for deciding whether to invest resources in UI/UX typicallybase these decisions on monetary considerations. The … Read moreHonors Senior Thesis – Economics of User Interface Design
Data Visualization Portfolio – R Studio
The following work was completed as part of ECON 315: Data Visualization and Analysis and the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Included are three homework assignments. Homework Assignments Homework 4 – What was the Benefit of the National Supported Work Demonstration? Homework 4 – What was the Benefit of the National Supported Work Demonstration? Anna … Read moreData Visualization Portfolio – R Studio
Design Narrative – Virtual Closet App
This design narrative follows the conception, prototyping, and testing of a virtual closet app designed by myself and a partner, Alexis, for our Honors User Interface Design course at UNL. It offers an in-depth look at the process of our design and the lessons we learned along the way. The prototype was created from scratch … Read moreDesign Narrative – Virtual Closet App
Color Study: Quizlet
Quizlet is a popular site for students to study. It uses a well-designed UI that makes it easy to create flashcard sets, and the site also features engaging and unique ways to learn material. The main hook of Quizlet is its fresh and fun way of studying — a new way that paper flashcards can’t … Read moreColor Study: Quizlet
Affordance/Signifier Usability Review
This tiny contraption is hard to decipher upon first glance. Without the instruction booklet, it may take users a few moments to understand the object’s purpose and operation. Thankfully, the designer included several useful signifiers to help users enjoy this adorable desk ornament. Affordances The slide disk can be inserted and removed from the slot … Read moreAffordance/Signifier Usability Review