Hello, I'm Cynthia.

A learning experience designer blending behavioral science with immersive digital experiences.

Selected Works

Gamification Custom JavaScript Narrative Design

The Null Cipher: A Rogue-lite Learning Prototype

An immersive challenge that treats failure as a data-recovery mechanic. Built with custom CSS animations and JavaScript logic to demonstrate high-tension, interactive storytelling in a terminal-style interface.

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SaaS Enablement Product Adoption Go-to-Market Strategy

Accelerating Adoption: Practice-Specific Onboarding

Evolving generic tutorials into a narrative-driven onboarding ecosystem for Thomson Reuters. This cross-functional project utilized in-app messaging and bite-sized modules to drive measurable product utilization.

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AI Ethics & Compliance Scenrio-Based Learning Rapid Prototyping

Gamified HUD: AI Compliance Simulation

A micro-learning proof-of-concept demonstrating how a live-branching HUD can transform traditional compliance training into a high-stakes, decision-based simulation.

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Leadership Development End-to End Strategy Change Management

Leadership Elevated: Curriculum Overhaul

A tiered leadership development program for Dallas College. This overhaul replaced fragmented training with a cohesive competency model and a gamified onboarding experience for over 250 managers.

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About Me

The Philosophy

I believe that adult learning should never be a passive experience. Blending behavioral science with digital design means moving past the standard "click next to continue" modules and creating immersive, interactive challenges. I design experiences that respect the learner's intelligence and their time, ensuring that every interaction drives true competency and 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

AFK

The punishing but deeply rewarding learning curves of games like Elden Ring and Hollow Knight are absolute masterclasses in intrinsic motivation. I'm also deep in a vibe-coding hyperfixation. My dream is to build a learning game that feels less like training and more like a rogue-lite.

My downtime is a mix of painting, reading, and Dallas life with a sumo fighter and a very fluffy cat.