Emma Narvaez

Led the end-to-end redesign of the WICS website in Figma, restructuring navigation, information architecture, and responsive layouts to address accessibility and content-discovery issues. Translated user feedback into iterative wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes across key website experiences, including Home, About, Programs, Projects, and Community Outreach. Built a reusable Figma component library and design documentation, partnering with developers throughout implementation to maintain consistency across desktop and mobile.

Led the end-to-end product design of MyBalikBox, a collaborative planning platform for Filipino families sending Balikbayan boxes; awarded Best Overall Project at FUSIONCon 2026. Conducted 7 usability testing sessions across 10 core tasks, identifying usability barriers and translating findings into iterations across sender and receiver workflows. Led research synthesis, design sprints, high-fidelity prototyping, and developer handoff in Figma, while mentoring designers in Figma.

Designed PoliPal, a civic information platform that simplifies voting information for high school and college students; awarded 3rd Place Overall and People's Choice. Analyzed 100+ survey responses, finding 80.4% wanted voting information in one place and 87% were concerned about political bias, translating findings into product requirements. Designed and iterated onboarding and Voting Guide experiences in Figma, organizing complex candidate and proposition information into accessible, student-centered flows.

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