About me

Creating things for others to enjoy has always been the goal

I'm Carlos, a recent UX grad from Arizona State University. My background in psychology gives me a strong understanding of human thought and behavior, as well as a strong sense of empathy for the user behind the screen.

Before transitioning into UX, I spent time as a research assistant at UC Riverside's Life Events Lab, running user studies and analyzing behavioral data. I also currently work as a K-12 Tutor where I have developed my communication and problem-solving skills, as well as deepened my sense of empathy.
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Regardless of my unsual switch to UX, each experience has contributed to my design knowledge, skills, and approach. I care about people, and strive to understand them before designing for them

My ultimate goal is to work at companies like Epic Games, Sony, or NVIDIA to help develop the next generation of immersive games and hardware. From my first playthrough of Halo: Combat Evolved, to countless hours of Black Ops 3 Zombies, games have given me experiences no other medium can, and I want to be the one pushing those boundaries next.

Master's of User Experience,
Summa Cum Laude

Arizona State University

2025 – 2026

Bachelor's of Psychology,
Magna Cum Laude

University of California, Riverside

2019 – 2023

Experience

Tutoring Club

Tutor

Jan 2024 - Present

• Deliver personalized instruction using adaptive, student-centered teaching strategies
• Utilize communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills to meet the individual needs of students and deliver meaningful outcomes

UCR Life Events Lab

Research Assistant

Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

• Conducted in-person user studies, collecting qualitative and quantitative behavioral data
• Adapted research methods in real-time based on participant behavior and session dynamics

Best Buy

Sales Associate

June 2021 - May 2023

• Managed complex customer journeys involving product selection, services, and installation
• Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure seamless end-to-end customer experiences
• Resolved customer issues efficiently, improving satisfaction and retention

Games as a medium

Video games offer a kind of storytelling and immersion that nothing else can match. I want to help shape what that experience looks and feels like for the next generation of players.

Psychology-driven designs

A background in psychology means I think about behavior, motivation, and cognition before I think about pixels. Understanding people is where every good design starts.

Creator at heart

Stop motion, video editing, design — I've always found ways to create. That instinct to build things people enjoy is what led me to UX, and what keeps me going.

Let's do something great together.

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