NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to delivering high-quality data and analysis.
As part of the Strategic Communications team, I ensure that all design materials align with NORC’s brand standards while being visually compelling and strategically effective. My work includes designing infographics for internal teams, organization-wide initiatives, and external audiences; curating stock photography to support research projects and expert insights; and developing UX/UI components in Figma for integration into our AEM web system—a project that has further strengthened my passion for UX/UI design.
Design Systems
NORC is continuously working to keep its website modern, visually effective, and up-to-date. As part of this effort, the organization has been transitioning to Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) for web development.
The Design team has collaborated closely with IT’s AEM team to create developer-friendly assets in Figma, ensuring a smooth integration into the AEM system. To the right is a small snippet of the Figma components I’ve been working on.
Through this project, I’ve discovered a real passion for Design Systems—I love the structured, step-by-step process of building assets that layer seamlessly together!
Infographics
As a research organization, effectively visualizing information is a top priority. I have created a variety of infographics, like the one shown here, for both internal and external use, supporting communication across departments and throughout the organization.
Social Media
In recent months, social media outreach has become a growing priority at NORC. Our focus has been on leveraging the organization’s incredible research to create engaging, easy-to-digest content for digital audiences.
Designing for short-form media presented a fun challenge—balancing clarity, visual appeal, and information density. We drew inspiration from leading news sources like The Atlantic to refine our approach.
Pictured here are four Instagram slides designed as part of this initiative.
