Jhea
Espares




I am a
storyteller, music-maker, album collector, dog mother, eldest daughter,
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illustrator,
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photographer,
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kettlebell swinger, indoor rower, digital
archiver, researcher, designer, collaborator









I am passionate about
creating experiences that foster joy & wonder, melding histories & futures, making sense of complex ideas on society & technology, reminding fellow humans of our inner child desires through human-centered design & storytelling
I am currently
supporting a small team of games user researchers at
PlayStation San Diego Studio, collaborating with narrative & UX designers, and coordinating research lab operations
Previously, I have
- designed mobile interfaces for a public speaking app
- ideated design solutions for diabetes education
- researched underlying factors that affect the quality of life of people aging with diabetes
- documented local nightlife of hillcrest, san diego
- experimented with digital sound compositions