BORN WEST
UX/UI DESIGN INTERNSHIP
4/1/25 - 7/1/25
A 3-month, multidisciplinary design internship across product, branding, 3D, and digital experiences.
Projects featured:
CAMERA APP
GCAL SYNC
SOCIAL MEDIA TEMPLATES
o1: Camera App
Born West created the camera app to showcase the studio’s design capabilities and strengthen its brand. Inspired by the Playdate handheld console, it translates physical product thinking into a distinctive digital experience with hardware-inspired form, spatial UI, and interactive 3D elements. I contributed across all stages, from research and iterations to user flows, and the final design.
Pen-and-paper sketch explorations translated into Figma concepts, focusing on conveying material textures and 3D form to emulate the feel of a physical device.
A simplified, swipe-based interface pairs modern minimalism with hardware-inspired depth, using shadows and material textures to create a tactile 3D experience that moves beyond standard flat UI conventions.
We designed a digital “unboxing” experience to replicate the excitement and personal connection of opening a new physical product, bringing that sense of ownership into the app.
We simplified the interface to keep things calm and easy to use. Key controls are still within reach, while subtle textures and shadows keep that tactile, hardware-inspired feel. The result is a clean, focused camera experience that feels intuitive and inviting.
o2: GCAL SYNC
An internal concept project initiated to showcase Born West’s brand and design capabilities. The GCAL app focuses on unifying multiple calendars into a seamless experience while reflecting the studio’s playful side. I contributed logo iterations, playful digital sticker assets, and a 3D Spline model to visually communicate the app’s core value and bring the concept to life.
Initial ideas for the calendar 3d model
The team wanted something as playful and approachable as this
The first couple of iterations were built on Spline 3D.
Decals were refined and edited on Adobe Photoshop.
Experimented with brand colors and playful, cartoonish style
Materials and textures were refined to give the 3D model a more approachable, playful feel. The final design was then animated to clearly showcase the app’s core value and bring the concept to life.
(The animation file was lost… so you’ll just have to trust me on this one)
Logo exploration done in Figma. This was done along-side the calendar model. Emphasis on “connection.”
Also helped design color systems and layout variations for calendar event cards
This video shows what the GCAL website would look like, with the web assets I helped create.
o3: Social Media Templates
I designed branded social media templates for Instagram, Twitter (X), and supporting web content to showcase Born West’s talents, work, and skillsets while building trust and recognition for the brand. My role was to create a cohesive and flexible visual system that streamlined content creation and maintained brand consistency across platforms.
All templates were created using Figma Buzz and utilizes Born West’s existing design system