About Me
Hi y'all! I'm Jillian — a researcher and product designer born in Houston, Texas and currently based in St. Louis, MO. I have a background in cultural anthropology and human-computer interaction, and I'm currently pursuing a Master of Design at Washington University in St. Louis. I'm passionate about ethnographic research, participatory design, and bringing community voices into the design process.
· linkedin.com/in/jillianmjackson · St. Louis, MO
Education
Aug 2025 – May 2027
Master of Design — HCI & Emerging Technology
Washington University in St. Louis
May 2025
BA Anthropology, Minor in Human-Computer Interaction
Washington University in St. Louis
Work Overview
Sep 2025 – Present
Teaching Assistant
WashU — Designing for Business & Visual Principles for the Screen
May – Aug 2026
Design Consultant
WashU Digital Transformation Research Corps
Sep 2024 – Present
Co-Executive Designer
Sam Fox Students Black Student Network
May – Aug 2024
Community Workshop Facilitator
Public Design Bureau / St. Louis Strategic Land Use Plan
Skills & Tools