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Headshot of Ariana Hill in a pink crocheted vest.

Ariana Hill

About: I’m a vibrant, analytical designer, writer, and researcher. I’m passionate about following problems to their source and using the design process to uplift marginalized communities. I value thorough research and believe design has the power to heal the future. I’m excited to put my love for research and problem-solving skills to good use at a company that seeks to enrich the everyday lives of people who need them the most.

What makes me curious? I am curious about how the human condition molds our everyday experiences. Although human biology changes very slowly, the human condition changes rapidly. As designers, we must learn to see ahead of the horizon and brace for what might come next.

Website: Ariana Designs

 

Video: Ariana Hill

A laptop mockup of the For The Culture. landing page that says "A way for you and your child to learn about the history of your people without censorship. For The Culture."

"For The Culture" is an educational website built in response to the anti-DEI laws in Texas. It empowers students and parents by teaching them about their cultural history versus what the current curriculum portrays. 

Screenshot of the Texas Laws Effecting Education page on the left, with text explaining what laws ban certain topics in schools and a screenshot of an Important Figures page on the right, highlighting Crispus Attucks and Phillis Wheatly Peters.

For The Culture offers many features to its users, such as information on policy changes, emphasis on BIPOC historical figures, supplementary material that complements the school curriculum, and a book wish list. 

An image with textbooks in the background, showing three mobile phone mockups with additional text that says "Did It! The app that beats academic guilt by rewarding students for practicing self-care.

Did It! is an app that boosts students' moral and mental health by rewarding them with redeemable points for completing small everyday tasks and homework. It encourages them to maintain a work-life balance. 

An image of 3 phone mockup screens on a purple background, the first from the right shows the screen that allows students to input tasks to earn points, the second allows students to set reminders for tasks they would like to make habits, and the third shows the screen after a student has redeemed their points that says "taking care of yourself pays off."

"Did It!" has many features that allow students to maintain their work-life balance, like setting reminders to complete certain tasks, a dashboard that shows them the number of tasks they have completed regarding their health, school, and social life, and redeemable points at their favorite local retailers.