Hello!
I'm William La, a Computer Science and Digital Media Studies student at Harvey Mudd College.
About Me
About Me
I'm an aspiring Computer Science and Digital Media Studies major with a background in Human Centered Design at HARVEY MUDD COLLEGE. I am passionate about the intersection of technology, media, and design. My non-technical interests include music, topics involving social justice & equity, and graphic design. Check out some of my PROJECTS below! Pronouns: he/him/his
Programming Projects
Here are a few coding projects I've worked on. These projects are available on my GITHUB. Also check out some of my DESIGN PROJECTS below!
I worked as a product manager and full-stack developer for a Discord music bot that utilizes Spotify’s Web API to retrieve users’ listening statistics for music theory analysis using Python and PostgreSQL. I prototyped features and conducted user research to gather and prioritize requirements.
A full stack web application that allows users to browse items stored in a SQLite database. Users authenticated through Google's OAuth2 API are able to post, edit, and delete items. It utilizes the Flask web framework for a responsive front end and SQLalchemy to interact with the web app's backend.
This website! I utilize GatsbyJS, ReactJS, HTML, GraphQL, and CSS to develop and maintain this website, which acts as my online portfolio. I also utilized Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to design various graphics on this page. It's also compatible with mobile!
Created a reporting tool which analyzes a database with three tables and over one million entries using PostgreSQL and Python. Requirement for Udacity's Full Stack Web Developer Nanodegree.
Used Java and Android Studio for my final project for my AP Computer Science. In Math Royale, by clicking, the user gains knowledge which they can use to buy and learn about new math concepts.
Created a fantasy tower defense game using Unity and C#. I also created the art using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Finished basic features and framework. Working demo on Github.
Design Projects
As a hobby, I like to design various items and graphics. Most of my designs are created using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Mountain Type Art
Intermediate Digital Art
A type art composition made for my Intermediate Digital Art class. Spells out 'Mountain'.
Sticker Design
Sontag Dorm Merch
A sticker design for students living in Sontag Dorm at Harvey Mudd College.
Poster Ad
HMC Living Learning Community
A poster design for HMC's LLC promoting a talk regarding Queer Theory & Gender Science by Decatur Foster.
Shirt Design
Society of Women Engineers at HMC
A fundraising T-shirt design for the Harvey Mudd College branch of the Society of Women Engineers. Sold 90+ shirts.
Infographic
The Muddraker
An infographic I designed for the front page of the 2018 November issue of the Muddraker, Harvey Mudd College's student run newspaper.
Design Manager
JOURNYS
During my time as design manager I led a team of 8 designers and published issues 9.1-9.3. Online issues: www.journys.org/issue-archive
Organizations
Here is a list of clubs and extracurriculars I participate in while at Harvey Mudd College.
The Muddraker, Senior Advisor
I advise the Editor-in-Chief and other editorial board members in leading the HMC student-run newspaper.
Living Learning Community, Co-President
I lead a group of eleven students in planning and hosting social justice workshops for 250+ attendees.
API Sponsor Program at Mudd, Mentor
A diversity-focused API (Asian & Pacific Islander) group. I advise five freshmen and host diversity-focused workshops.