Hello, I'm Cynthia.

I design immersive learning experiences grounded in behavioral science.

Selected Works

Vibe-Coding JavaScript Gamification

The Null Cipher

Most training tries to hide failure, but this rogue-lite prototype embraces it. I built this using custom CSS and JS to prove that interactive storytelling can be high tension and actually fun. It is not a passive tutorial: it is a system you have to break to understand.

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Strategy SaaS Adoption Storytelling

Accelerating Adoption

Lawyers are busy and they don't have time for generic software tutorials. At Thomson Reuters, I helped turn standard training into practice-specific use cases. It is an onboarding ecosystem that respects the learner's schedule while actually showing how the tech solves their daily problems.

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UI/UX Design Micro-learning Rapid Prototyping

AI Compliance Simulation

Compliance modules are notoriously stuffy, but this micro-learning prototype is the antidote. It is a decision-based simulation with a live-branching HUD. I wanted to show that even dry topics can be immersive if you design for choice instead of just completion.

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Strategy Instructional Strategy Blended Learning

Leadership Elevated

I took a pile of fragmented training at Dallas College and rebuilt it into a cohesive journey for 250 managers. It is not just a curriculum overhaul: it is a blended experience that uses workshops and even a custom board game to help leaders actually lead.

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About Me

The Philosophy

Adult learning shouldn’t be passive. When you blend behavioral science with digital design, you move beyond “click next to continue” and start building immersive, interactive challenges. I design experiences that respect the learner’s intelligence and their time, with every interaction focused on real competency and real business impact.

The Skillset

Instructional Strategy

  • Needs Analysis & Discovery
  • Competency Modeling
  • Behavioral Science
  • Curriculum Architecture

Experience Design

  • Gamification Mechanics
  • Scenario-Based Learning
  • UI/UX Design
  • Blended Learning Journeys

Technical Execution

  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Front-End Development
  • Web Animation
  • Custom Tools & Interactions

The Human

Games like Elden Ring and Hollow Knight are punishing, deeply rewarding, and absolute masterclasses in intrinsic motivation, which probably explains my current vibe‑coding hyperfixation. My dream is to build a learning game that feels less like training and more like a rogue‑lite.

I love painting, reading, and Dallas life with a sumo fighter and a very fluffy cat.