A portfolio bridging architectural design and design engineering — combining spatial problem-solving, user-centered thinking, and hands-on development with a critical perspective on AI systems.
Portfolio — angelaread.design
Architectural designer with 9+ years of experience, expanding into front-end development and design technology. My background spans spatial design, user-centered thinking, and independent research into AI systems.
| Project | Focus |
|---|---|
| Wavelength — Music App | Lyrics and captions for deaf and hard of hearing users |
| Cove — Retail App | Security UX — breach notification, passwords, 2FA |
| Halo — Social App | Privacy and surveillance — dark patterns, tracking, consent design |
| Project | Focus |
|---|---|
| Parkside Place — Camden, NJ | Mixed income housing, inclusive design, ADA standards |
| Brownfield Revitalization — Rochester, NY | Community infrastructure, public space, environmental remediation |
- Google UX Design Professional Certificate (PDF)
- Mimo Full-Stack Development Certificate (PDF)
- freeCodeCamp Legacy Responsive Web Design V8 Certificate (PDF)
- FreeCodeCamp JavaScript — In progress
- Master of Architecture, RIT
- Published thesis: Integration of Daylighting into Educational Building Design for Energy Efficiency, Health Benefit, and Mercury Emissions Reduction Using Heliodon for Physical Modeling — cited 8 times, viewed by researchers across nearly 100 countries
- International conference presentation — Bern, Switzerland 2022
Design: User-centered design, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, spatial design, technical drawings, 3D modeling
Development: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (in progress), Git, GitHub, VS Code, responsive layout, accessibility
AI: Hands-on experience with LLMs; independent research into AI systems, limitations, and design implications
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