Ashley Chang | Full-Stack Engineer & UX/UI Designer

MONU Planner

Shipped

Native iOS planner on the App Store — SwiftUI client with AWS Amplify authentication and cloud sync

A minimalist digital planner app built with SwiftUI and AWS Amplify, designed and developed end-to-end. MONU focuses on calm, structured planning workflows — daily tasks, habits, goals, and calendar views — wrapped in a clean, linen-inspired UI.

Design & Product: Conducted user research and competitive analysis, then designed user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma. Iterated through multiple design versions based on usability feedback.

Development & Impact: Built the native iOS app using SwiftUI and integrated AWS Amplify for authentication and cloud data sync. Successfully launched on the App Store and continue refining features based on user feedback and usage patterns.

AI product exploration: Prototyped AI-assisted planning concepts — task suggestions, summaries, and productivity insights — to evaluate how intelligent assistance could support daily routines. These remain exploratory prototypes and are not part of the shipped app.

SwiftUI Swift AWS Amplify Figma App Store

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AI Chat Demo

Prototype

Conversational interface built around async request lifecycles, error recovery, and retry states

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A polished chat interface exploring real-world async patterns, error handling, and seamless UX. Built with careful attention to loading states, message flow, and responsive design — creating conversations that feel natural and intuitive.

How It Helps: Demonstrates practical async request handling, error recovery states, and smooth message transitions. Useful for understanding how to build responsive chat interfaces that handle edge cases gracefully, with clear feedback for loading, retry, and success states — essential patterns for modern web applications.

What I Learned: Building this project deepened my understanding of async JavaScript patterns, error handling strategies, and UX design for real-time interfaces. I learned how to create smooth loading states, implement retry mechanisms, and design conversation flows that feel natural and responsive.

HTML CSS JavaScript AI API

Merchant Dashboard

Concept

E-commerce operations console — KPI cards, order pipeline, and low-stock alerts in one view

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A merchant operations dashboard concept focused on giving store owners a single place to track orders, revenue trends, inventory alerts, and customer support status.

Focus: Information hierarchy, role-based dashboard UX, and fast decision-making workflows for daily commerce operations.

What I Designed: KPI cards, order pipeline views, low-stock warnings, and an activity timeline to help merchants move from insight to action quickly.

Dashboard UX Data Visualization Product Design Frontend

Memoria

Prototype

Reading tracker and knowledge manager — highlights, streaks, and progress visualization

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A knowledge management and reading tracking application designed to help users build lasting reading habits and capture meaningful insights. Features include book tracking, highlight management, streak tracking, and mastery progress visualization.

Features: Day streak tracking, highlight collection, book library management, and mastery progress tracking. Built with a focus on simplicity and user engagement to encourage consistent reading habits.

What I Learned: Building Memoria taught me how to design effective progress tracking interfaces and habit-building systems. I learned how to balance simplicity with functionality, create engaging visual feedback, and design interfaces that encourage consistent user engagement.

Web Development Knowledge Management Habit Tracking UI/UX Design