Nefthali Arizmendi
Designer & Problem Solver
Creating thoughtful digital, visual, and physical experiences by understanding people, information, and how things work.
Digital & Interactive Work
Let’s Travel to Cities!
UI/UX Design • Advanced Figma Variables • User Research
A community travel platform designed in Figma to help travelers find trustworthy local recommendations without overwhelming search results. Created a personalized questionnaire and recommendation system using Figma variables and conditional logic.
VR Forest Defenders
Spatial UX • VR Design • UX Research
🏆 HCI International 2026 Finalist
An open-world VR experience designed for the CAVE2 system to teach players about Illinois forest biodiversity loss. Designed interactive gameplay mechanics that let players restore ecosystems while learning conservation concepts.
Research & Experience Work
Chicago Helpers Initiative
Physical UX • Service Design • Field Research
A physical UX and service design project transforming urban parks into interactive wildlife learning experiences. Designed signage, animal mascots, and activity passports to help children discover local urban species while encouraging environmental awareness.
April Greiman Interview Booklet
Editorial Design • Typography • Grid Systems
A multi-page interview booklet celebrating digital design pioneer April Greiman, using layered geometric shapes and big typography to bring her story to life
Graphic & Motion Design
Hi, I’m Nefthali!
I’m a UIC Computer Science + Design graduate who transforms real-world research into accessible, engaging digital and spatial experiences. From advanced Figma interaction logic and VR systems to field-tested community services, I bridge design and technology by putting human needs first.