Dezudio
Contributing to human-centered health projects that help people understand their experiences and choices
Role
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Internship
Interaction Design
Content Design
Team
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Eindra Lin (Co-Intern)
Ashley Deal (Dezudio Team)
Raelynn O'Leary (Dezudio Team)
Tools
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Figma
Illustrator
InDesign
After Effects
Animate
Context
Dezudio is an information design, interaction design, and design research consultancy based in Pittsburgh. During my summer 2025 internship at Dezudio, I co-contributed to several projects across health and digital content. My work focused on visual design, content development, and design research support for client-facing initiatives.
Vasectomy Decision-Support Tool
Visual design and illustration refinement for educational videos supporting informed health decisions
I contributed to the visual design and illustration refinement for a set of educational videos developed for a university gender health research group. Working within an established illustration style, we focused on refining the visuals to represent key ideas related to anatomy and the vasectomy procedure. We prioritized a set of illustrations that function cohesively as a unified set, and adjusted composition and motion for clarity and consistency.
**As the vasectomy decision-support tool is currently undergoing testing, I’m unable to share a live link at this time, but I look forward to its release and seeing it in use soon.
Impact: Contributing to a project that supports people in making informed reproductive health decisions and strengthens access to clear, compassionate health resources
Vision Correction Research
Design research in the vision correction space exploring the experiences of new contact lens wearers
I supported a design research project in the vision correction space, exploring the experiences of new contact lens wearers. My role involved reviewing and editing participant video footage to prepare it for analysis, helping organize qualitative insights and supporting the storytelling process that communicated key themes from the research.
Impact: Helping the Dezudio team synthesize research insights that informed a contact lens company’s next steps for product development
App Promotional Website
Conceptualization and wireframing for a yet-to-be-released app’s promotional website
I participated in the conceptualization and wireframing for a promotional website for a soon-to-be-released app. Using Figma, we explored ways to structure content, refine layout ideas, and align the visual approach with the app’s brand identity.
**As the app and its promotional website are not yet publicly released, I’m unable to share a live link at this time, but I look forward to seeing it launched and in use soon.
Impact: Contributing to a project that supports people in making informed reproductive health decisions and strengthens access to clear, compassionate health resources
Reflections
Applying My Healthcare Background
I’m incredibly grateful for the chance to contribute to projects that connected closely with my background in healthcare. That foundation helped me bring empathy and understanding to work centered on health communication and decision-making.
Building Skills in Collaboration and Time Management
Working alongside the Dezudio team and Eindra taught me how to balance quality, timelines, and collaboration effectively. Every project required adaptability and close attention to detail from refining visuals to organizing research materials. I learned to manage my time intentionally through time blocking and task prioritization, ensuring that deadlines were met without compromising the quality of the work.
Acknowledgements
I want to sincerely thank the Dezudio team for welcoming me into the studio and providing guidance throughout my internship. A special thanks to Eindra, my co-designer—together, we called ourselves E² (E-squared)—for mentorship, collaboration, and thoughtful feedback on every project. I also want to recognize Ashley and Raelynn (A+R) for their continuous support, insights, and encouragement throughout the summer and onwards.
Working with such a talented and supportive team made this experience both rewarding and fun. E² + (A+R) = a summer of growth and learning.
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