IBM
May 2026 - Aug 2026
SWE Design Intern
about me!
Hello! I'm Allison and I'm currently a Junior at UIUC studying Information Sciences with a focus in UI/UX Design!
I'm an aspiring UX designer who's passionate about using my design skills to make a positive impact in the world! I love exploring how design connects business goals and technology, and I'm always looking for new ways to grow!
When I'm not figma-maxxing, you can find me:
- Crocheting gifts for friends
- Starting a new DIY project
- Planning my next trip
- Trying new restaurants and cafes
work experience
COUNTRY Financial
May 2025 - Dec 2025
UI/UX Design Intern
HEB
Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
High School UI/UX Design Intern
HEB
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
High School UI/UX Design Intern
my communities
Psi Eta Mu
I served as PR Director for the nation's first and only Information Sciences + Data Sciences Professional Fraternity, where I helped connect students across the technical space and cultivate a culture that was both supportive and ambitious.
Hack4Impact
I served as a Product Designer and later Product Manager for Hack4Impact, a student-run organization that builds technology for nonprofits, where I helped translate real operational challenges into intuitive, scalable products and led cross-functional teams to bring them to life.
things i enjoy
Trying new foods
My favorite tart place! It's local to my university, and it's the first place I ever tried tarts. Genuinely the best ever!
Coloring Books
Over winter break this past year, I couldn't crochet at home, so I tried coloring! I'm not the best at art so it gave me more structure to practice art!
Traveling
I got the chance to visit NYC IBM office this summer and this is the view from the building on the 28th floor!
Baking
My friends and I baked mini jellycat themed cakes! It's a goal of mine to try baking new pastries this year, like sourdough bread!
Shrinky Dinks
I love making gifts for friends and this was also something I discovered this past winter break! Really easy, cheap and thoughtful gifts for my friends!
Blind Boxes
I love collecting mystery figurines and decorating my room with them! This was a unique blind box I found in LA with the cutest plush keychains!
Concerts
This is a picture from when I got to see Laufey in Chicago! The memories I make at concerts make the songs I got to hear live more meaningful!