Hi, I'm Ayu Larasati
I'm a UX researcher (and occasional designer) based in Austin, Texas with experience working in independent end-to-end and client-based projects. Nice to meet you!
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Working with heart
Inspired by something my mom would always say, working with heart goes beyond just doing the best I can. Working with heart means empathizing with the project and the people I work with. It means being considerate, being flexible, and being attentive to the details.
The why's and why not's
Staying curious of the why's and why not's allows me to gain better insights and understanding of different perspective, while also keeping me humble as I approach research and design challenges. This also applies to how I process feedback!
Have a little (constructive) fun!
Life is too short to be so serious, but sometimes you have to be, so I find importance in not only taking appropriate time to immerse myself in the project but also enjoying the process and having fun with it where I can. With this approach, I can stay focused without burning out, and sometimes gain epiphanies along the way.
My Values
Education
UX Research & Design Intern
Sentier Strategic Resources
Austin, TX | April 2020 - Present
UX Researcher - Capstone Project
athenahealth
Austin, TX | January - May 2021
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Course: Undergraduate Engineering Communications
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX | August 2019 - May 2021
Master of Science in Information Studies
Concentration in UX Research & Design
The University of Texas at Austin
May 2021
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Concentration in Geography
The University of Texas at Austin
December 2018
Experience
A bit of a homebody...
I enjoy baking and am trying to find the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe. I also enjoy knitting, crocheting, and embroidery, and of course, Netflix and quite a bit of anime here and there.
A bit of an explorer...
Finding new coffee shops and cafes around town and food places to try is almost always a given. When I'm not exploring the urban jungle, I like to go out hiking or walking along trails and traveling.
And (formerly) a bit of a sportswoman
Five years of recreational/pseudo-competitive swimming, two years of Taekwondo, and three-and-a-half years of collegiate archery. Funny enough, my worst sports-related injury is actually from playing freeze-tag.