Sherry Lu

Immersive Designer Intern at The Walking Cane Practice Sim Project, UNSW

Refined original design of The Walking Cane Practice Sim Project at UNSW; executed a full UX design process for learning mode, resulting in iteration of the initial solution. Developed a runnable prototype in Unity to demonstrate how user interfaces would be presented in an XR environment. Assisted in hosting meetings with third parties to enhance transdisciplinary collaboration; prototyped innovative solutions for industry-specific challenges.

Independent Designer at UNSW – New Genesis VR Parenting Simulator (Personal Proposal & Business Plan)

Independent designed a scenario-based training project to educate child bearing families on infant care and parent-child interaction, visualizing user flows through detailed storyboards; proposed a detailed business plan, including competitor analysis and a business model.

App Designer / Product Designer at Ratatouille – Food & Drinks App Development (UTS Personal Project)

An online restaurant reservation app that shows nearby restaurants with ratings and detailed information; drafted and developed a fully interactive prototype on Figma; conducted user testing and iterated the design.

Immersive Designer at UNSW - New Genesis VR Parenting Simulator

Independent immersive design on New Genesis VR Parenting Simulator (UNSW): created scenario-based training to educate childbearing families on infant care and parent-child interaction. Visualized end-to-end user flows with detailed storyboards, proposed a detailed business plan including competitive analysis and a scalable business model. Developed a runnable prototype approach to test learning modes and interactions in XR, coordinating with stakeholders to refine requirements.

Social Media Officer & Welfare Officer at UTS HELPS Buddy Program

Volunteer role managing social media and welfare initiatives; supported communications, event coordination, and member welfare activities; collaborated with peers to promote engagement and inclusive events.

Volunteer at UNSW Immersion Club

Volunteer involvement with the UNSW Immersion Club, supporting events and community-building activities, contributing to outreach and program operations.

Immersive Designer Intern at The Walking Cane Practice

Participated in refining the original design of the Walking Cane Practice Simulation Project at UNSW, executing a full UX design process from research to interaction design. Developed a runnable prototype in Unity to demonstrate XR interfaces and led cross-disciplinary meetings with third parties to prototype innovative industry-specific solutions.

Product Designer at Rataouille Food & Drinks App (UTS Rapid Prototype Development)

Developed an online restaurant reservation app prototype showing nearby restaurants with ratings and detailed information. Drafted and developed a fully interactive prototype in Figma. Conducted user testing and iterated the design based on feedback to improve usability.

UX Design Consultant at Harris Community Centre

Provided UX design consultation and part-time marketing support (Marketing Assistant) to improve community center interfaces and outreach.

UX Design Consultant at UNSW Immersion Club

Delivered UX design guidance and contributed to immersive learning project development at the UNSW Immersion Club.

Immersion Designer Internship at UNSW – The Walking Cane Practice

Participated in the refinement of the original design of The Walking Cane Practice at UNSW LITE room. Executed a full UX design process according to the conceptualization and design development of learning mode, which resulted in further iteration of the initial solution. Developed a runnable prototype in Unity to demonstrate how user interfaces would be presented in an XR environment. Assisted in hosting meetings with third-party to enhance trans-disciplinary collaboration in the project, ideating and prototyping innovative solutions for industry-specific challenges together.

Product/UX Designer at UTS Rapid Prototype Development

Ratatouille – Food & Drinks App: An online restaurant reservation app; individually drafted and developed a fully interactive prototype on Figma. Conducted user testing, evaluated design, and iterated design for usability.