A small collection of essays I have written throughout the years
WRITING SAMPLES
Social media, a potentially democratic tool, has evolved into a forum where bigtroy, homophobia, and religious slander can thrive. Social media platforms must be held morally responsible for the harmful information they circulate.
Researched, drafted, edited, and re-written in the course of one month
Centered on theme of pacifism in the video game Undertale, this piece examines how the game mechanics and storyline affect players' attitudes in the real world.
Researched, drafted, edited and peer-reviewed within two days
A close study of Walter White, from the AMC series Breaking Bad, reveals how his consistent lack of sleep led him down a potentially deathly path of suffering.
40,000 People -- Interactive Story
Currently, there are more than 24 thousand people held captive in ICE detention centers. More than half have no criminal record. The horrors experienced here are appalling. Place yourself in the shoes of a fictional victim in this interactive story and uncover the experiences and real testimonials from past detainees.
Created using Bitsy.
Design Process: Tasked with making a Game for Change, I choose to educate users on a difficult topic.
Produced in two weeks, this game was well-researched and was created as a beta version before undergoing four stages of blind testing and peer reviews.
Screen Captures from game play
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