Hi, Sara Yoko here!

Often referred to as MacGyver by friends and family, I'm an artist at heart who loves to solve problems. I jump at the chance to assemble furniture, work on DIY projects around the house, or just try and tinker with something until I understand how it works!

With over three years of experience as an urban planner, I have developed a natural curiosity with how people interact with the world around them. In that time, I also discovered the place where I creatively thrive the most - at the intersection of data, technology, and design!

My time spent studying human behavior in the built environment has translated into a desire to create meaningful user experiences through data and design.

The following is a look at my professional and academic experience!

University of Michigan
Completed May 2024!

UX Design & Research Master's student in Science and Information.

HNTB Infrastructure Solutions
5+ years of experience at HNTB, an infrastructure solutions consulting firm.

‍Currently (2022 - present)
UX/UI & graphic designer for the Creative Engagement & Technology Solutions team.
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Previously (2022-2018)
Public transit planner working with local agencies on mobility and transit improvement/implementation projects.

Ford Motor Company
‍2023 Ford Summer Intern!

Experience Architect (XA) intern where I worked on both a business strategy and UX/UI project.