What I’ve Worked On
DavisWithMaya: My Personal College Experience
Role: Creator | Host | Designer
Tools: Canva, Instagram, Notion, TikTok, Google Sheets, CapCut
Timeline: June 2025 – Present
Overview:
DavisWithMaya is a personal media project where I share my college journey, faith, and design student experience at UC Davis. I create both lifestyle content and practical tools, like custom spreadsheets, to help students feel more prepared. Through my “Maya’s Mic” mini-series, I share approachable, honest advice in a conversational format.
Key Contributions:
Created and sold 100+ student resource spreadsheets (packing list, life planner, budget tracker)
Launched “Maya’s Mic” video series for quick, authentic college insights
Shared content on faith, campus and student life to connect with peers
Built a consistent brand identity that resonates with prospective and first-year students
Role: Co-Founder | Creator | Designer
Tools: Instagram, TikTok, Canva, Notion, Google Sheets, CapCut
Timeline: September 2024 – Present
Overview:
DailyUCDavis is a student-run media platform I co-founded to share campus life through tips, events, food, and collaborations. The page has become a go-to hub for students to feel connected, discover new spots, and engage with UC Davis culture while partnering with local businesses and organizations.
Key Contributions:
Grew account to 1.2M profile views in the first 30 days through strategic content and engagement
Collaborated with campus groups and businesses for giveaways and cross-promotions
Designed branded carousels, reels, and templates that built a recognizable visual identity
Managed a consistent brand identity and posting schedule
DailyDavis: Tips & Resources for New Aggies
Green Haven: Wildfire Safety Through Seed Design
Role: UX/UI Designer | Team Project with #Include
Tools: Figma, Google Docs, Slack
Timeline: Sep 2024 – Mar 2025
Overview:
Fourth & Hope is a nonprofit dedicated to housing and recovery services for the homeless. I collaborated with a team of seven through #Include at UC Davis to redesign the Fourth & Hope website and mobile app. Using Figma, we created a user-friendly design tailored to their needs, incorporating feedback from the Fourth & Hope team and usability testing to improve accessibility and functionality.
Key Contributions:
Redesigned website and app wireframes for improved clarity and trust
Conducted user research to understand pain points of real users
Iterated based on client feedback and usability testing
Presented final product at #Include’s Winter Showcase
Role: Design Researcher | Presenter at UC Davis URC
Tools: Canva, Google Docs, Research, User Interviews
Timeline: Sep 2024 – Apr 2025
Overview:
Green Haven is a community-focused design initiative that advocates for wildfire safety by distributing wildfire-resistant seeds and educational packets through local libraries in at-risk areas. The project emphasizes accessible, sustainable design as a tool for environmental education and disaster resilience.
Key Contributions:
Conducted research on fire-resistant flora and community needs in wildfire-prone areas
Designed educational seed packets and visual materials for wide accessibility
Collaborated with peers and mentors through iterative peer review
Presented final project at Des 001 Chaos in the Courtyard and the 2025 Undergraduate Research Conference at UC Davis
Fourth & Hope: UI/UX for Social Impact
Role: Visual Analyst | Researcher | Designer
Tools: Canva, Slides, Research Docs
Timeline: Feb – Mar 2025
Overview:
This visual analysis project explores how blush packaging influences consumer behavior and brand identity, especially for Gen Z audiences. Through comparisons of Rare Beauty, Tower28, and Kosas, I analyzed design choices like color palettes, typography, ingredient lists, and usage directions—and used this research to give UX-informed recommendations on creating effective cosmetic packaging.
Key Contributions:
Conducted in-depth analysis of three popular blush brands
Compared branding, layout, color, typography, and ingredient presentation
Explored how visual design impacts emotional response and trust
Offered UX design insights for effective and inclusive packaging