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I'm Emily
McBurney

I build immersive,
digital experiences

Selected Work

01
brand creation
Heylashy  
I founded an e-commerce store as a UX designer passionate about inclusivity.          
02
INTERACTION DESIGN
tinyfootprint
A digital solution designed to help individuals reduce their carbon emissions at home
03
UX DESIGN
ShiftWrist
Following a human centred design framework to increase job fulfilment within shift workers
Emily McBurney: Work. Shift Wrist Case study
03
HUMAN CENTRED DESIGN
Re-designing retail experiences
Case study into human centred design and application of theories

About Me

Hello! I'm Emily

I am a third-year student studying a Bachelor of Design Computing at the University of Sydney.

I have a passion for creating digital experiences that are innovative and impactful. I am attracted to UX/UI design for its ability to provide meaningful and relevant experiences to users.

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About Me

How I Thrive

From living in Dubai UAE for 9 years, to now living independently in Sydney Australia, I have had the pleasure of experiencing a wide range of cultures and ethnic diversity.

For as long as I can remember, I have always thrived in environments that promote creativity and problem solving.

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About Me

Things I love

I love health and fitness, discovering new places and spending time with friends and family.

I also enjoy drawing and capturing scenes from my daily life. I particularly like using ballpoint pen as a medium because of its versatility and accessibility.

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About Me

5 Fun Facts About Me

  1. A citizen of the world, I am an Aussie with Chinese-Vietnamese-Irish heritage
  2. I love reading, travel, food and vampire movies
  3. I love finding great bargains so much that I share them on my TikTok (@stingelords)
  4. As an eco warrior, I cycle anywhere and everywhere
  5. Double coated Tim Tams are my biggest weakness
Contact Me

Thank you for checking out my portfolio. My CV and work experience can be viewed here.

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