{"id":34098,"date":"2026-02-27T15:51:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T20:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/?page_id=34098"},"modified":"2026-02-27T15:51:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T20:51:24","slug":"student-spotlight-lemichael-simmons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/student-spotlight-lemichael-simmons\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Spotlight: Lemichael Simmons"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lemichael Simmons<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Student Spotlight<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nM.A. in UX\/UI Design<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n

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\u201cI chose URI online because the MA Degree consisted of dual certifications in UX and UI. I felt like the curriculum in those programs would advance my empathy and problem solving skills; and also sharpen my eye for visuals and interactions.<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having this experience sets me apart with a blend of strategic thinking and polished execution. The pursuit of the MA is also providing me depth in research, theory and leadership.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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Project 2: Storyboarding and Wireframing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Project 2: Storyboarding and Wireframing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Project 3: Site Map, Color Guide, and Style Guide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Project 3: Site Map, Color Guide, and Style Guide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Project 3: Site Map, Color Guide, and Style Guide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n
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\u201cI appreciate that the professors are diverse in the field and that we are exposed to a variety of voices, methods, and philosophies. The different perspectives provide us a richer understanding of the field of UX UI design and it helps us to grow our on design voice.<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also feel that the assignments mirror real-world challenges and push us to apply both UX thinking and UI craft, you will graduate not only with a degree, but with proof of what you can do.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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