…and other things I say when I meet someone for the first time — Return to Portfolio / Read Case Studies The first few words that came out of my dad’s mouth when I received my acceptance letter for an American university (as someone living in the Philippines) were, “Sorry — but we can’t afford this.” So I did what anyone in that situation…

Gamifying Diabetes Management for Young Adults — Return to Portfolio / Next Case Study Executive Summary In the summer of 2023, I had the privilege of contributing to a meaningful project aimed at gamifying diabetes management for young adults at Northeastern University’s ReGame-XR Laboratory. “Sugar Slay” is designed to transform the ordeal of managing Type 1 Diabetes…

A crowd-sourced directory guiding victims to essential resources within the typhoon-stricken Philippines; A Testament to Human-Centric Design in Crisis — Return to Portfolio / Next Case Study Super Typhoon Rai (Odette) was not just a natural disaster; it became the catalyst for the unprecedented human-centric design project, the Tabangay Ta Initiative. In the aftermath of the typhoon that devastated my home in Cebu, Philippines, this initiative emerged as a beacon…

Personalizing Airport Navigation with Gensler for (potentially) San Francisco Airport — Return to Portfolio / Next Case Study Imagine arriving at San Francisco Airport as a first-time traveler or a layover passenger, feeling anxious about finding your way around. As you enter the airport, unclear signage and directions leave you frantically searching for your gate, hoping not to miss your flight…

Gamifying Financial Education for Underserved Communities in the Philippines — Return to Portfolio / Next Case Study / About Carl Think of those nostalgic school days. Now — what was that one subject you eagerly waited for every day? If you’re thinking of formal classes, you’re on the wrong track! The correct answer, and I believe many will agree, is…

A Telemedical App concept with the Filipino audience in mind in response to COVID-19 — Return to Portfolio / Next Case Study Healthcare access is one brutal process. This is emphasized by our limited access to hospitals because of the pandemic. In response to that, the researchers developed Stat — Your Virtual Clinic. …