Hello! I'm CoCo Benas, a frontend-oriented UX designer and visual designer-in-training based in Atlanta. I’m pursuing a B.S. in Computational Media with a focus on Interaction Design at Georgia Tech, combining research, design, and accessible interfaces to create delightful user experiences. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clear, user-centered designs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship compelling products. In my spare time I design promotional materials for local bands, explore generative design tools, and experiment with JavaScript-based learning apps that teach languages through visuals and real-world objects.

CoCo Benas

Hello! I'm CoCo Benas, a frontend-oriented UX designer and visual designer-in-training based in Atlanta. I’m pursuing a B.S. in Computational Media with a focus on Interaction Design at Georgia Tech, combining research, design, and accessible interfaces to create delightful user experiences. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clear, user-centered designs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship compelling products. In my spare time I design promotional materials for local bands, explore generative design tools, and experiment with JavaScript-based learning apps that teach languages through visuals and real-world objects.

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Hello! I’m CoCo Benas, a frontend-oriented UX designer and visual designer-in-training based in Atlanta. I’m pursuing a B.S. in Computational Media with a focus on Interaction Design at Georgia Tech, combining research, design, and accessible interfaces to create delightful user experiences. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clear, user-centered designs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship compelling products.

In my spare time I design promotional materials for local bands, explore generative design tools, and experiment with JavaScript-based learning apps that teach languages through visuals and real-world objects.

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Language

Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

UX Designer at Lloyds Banking Group
February 1, 2026 - Present
Analyzed mock ethnographic studies and observational research to identify patterns in user behavior and report issues with recommendations to streamline navigation. Used data visualization to present survey findings and communicate UX improvements to the design team.
UX Certification Program at Georgia Tech Certification Programs
January 1, 2026 - Present
Learned principles of user-centered design, including user research, requirement gathering, and methods for identifying usability needs and constraints. Evaluated techniques for translating user needs into design decisions and improving interfaces through iterative feedback and testing.
Advertising Officer at Georgia Tech Musician’s Network
January 1, 2026 - Present
Crafted promotional digital products for local bands, researching music trends and creating consistent, visually appealing graphics that reached over 2,500 Instagram followers. Collaborated with vendors and senior stakeholders to secure support for music events, producing design and sponsorship materials to increase sponsor participation by 30%.

Education

B.S. at Georgia Institute of Technology
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2028
Coursework toward degree in Object Oriented Programming, Typography and Visual Communication Design at University of Georgia
August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
B.S. Computational Media, Interaction Design at Georgia Institute of Technology
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2028
Coursework in Object Oriented Programming; Typography and Visual Communication Design at University of Georgia
August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

Introduction to User Experience Design
January 1, 2026 - July 3, 2026
Introduction to User Experience Design Certification
January 1, 2026 - July 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Financial Services, Professional Services