Hello! my name is
ADELINA
MARTINEZ
a designer who develops and
a developer who designs.



Hello! I'm Adelina Martinez , a student, designer, and developer based in San Diego, CA
I like to make things for the internet.
I'm pursuing my B.A. in Computer Science with a minor in Website Design at San Diego State University. I'm passionate about UX/UI design and frontend development, and currently work as an Instructional Design Student Assistant at SDSU Global Campus and a UX/UI Design and Frontend Researcher at SDSU Digital Innovation Lab. I wear many hats and believe the most meaningful innovation happens at the intersection of diverse skill sets. I’m especially interested in roles that bridge design and engineering.
When I'm not studying, coding, or designing, you can usually find me at the beach playing volleyball, reading, buying too many houseplants, or pondering. Welcome to my corner of the internet, I made it myself :)



Hello! I'm Adelina Martinez , a student, designer, and developer based in San Diego, CA
I like to make things for the internet.
I'm pursuing my B.A. in Computer Science with a minor in Website Design at San Diego State University. I'm passionate about UX/UI design and frontend development, and currently work as an Instructional Design Student Assistant at SDSU Global Campus and a UX/UI Design and Frontend Researcher at SDSU Digital Innovation Lab. I wear many hats and believe the most meaningful innovation happens at the intersection of diverse skill sets. I’m especially interested in roles that bridge design and engineering.
When I'm not studying, coding, or designing, you can usually find me at the beach playing volleyball, reading, buying too many houseplants, or pondering. Welcome to my corner of the internet, I made it myself :)
EXPERIENCE
Professional work history and background

UX/UI Designer and Frontend Developer Researcher
DiLab @SDSU | Digital Innovation Research Lab
I designed interfaces for a B2B AI mentorship platform, built responsive React features, refined Figma prototypes, and collaborated with backend engineers on frontend integration.
Sep 2025 – Present • Part-Time • Current Role

Instructional Design and Academic Media Production Assistant
SDSU Global Campus | Instructional Design Team
I redesigned Canvas courses with custom HTML/CSS, produced instructional media and lecture videos, and audited courses for accessibility to improve clarity and engagement for 27k+ learners.
Feb 2025 – Present • Part-Time • Current Role

UX/UI Designer and Frontend Developer Volunteer
UCSD Groundwork Books Collective | Development Team
I co-led the redesign of Groundwork Books’ e-commerce site using React, Next.js, and Firebase, creating Figma prototypes and building a responsive UI with improved performance and mobile usability.
May 2024 – Present • Volunteer • Current Role

Freelance Website Designer and Developer - 2 Client Websites
Dave Castro Photography | Pallan Cooling and Heating
I built a photography portfolio with custom galleries and SEO, and developed a responsive, SEO-optimized site for a local HVAC business, boosting both clients’ visibility and user engagement.
Mar 2025 – Aug 2025 • Freelance • 6 mos

Instructional Technology Services Student Analyst
SDSU Information Technology Services | IT Division
I delivered IT support via phone, chat, email, Zoom, and in-person, resolving 400+ monthly issues and collaborating with teams to troubleshoot hardware, software, and network problems on campus.
Jan 2024 – May 2025 • Part-Time • 1 yr 5 mos

Ocean Lifeguard and Junior Lifeguard Instructor
City of Port Hueneme Lifeguard Association
I responded to emergencies with first aid and CPR, led training and educational programs for junior lifeguards, and ensured beach safety through constant monitoring and clear communication with visitors.
Jun 2021 – May 2025 • Seasonal • 4 yrs
WORK
Cool stuff i’ve designed and developed

Fullstack Ecommerce Website
GROUNDWORK BOOKS COLLECTIVE | WEBSITE

Commercial HVAC Website
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Photography Portfolio Website
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AI Career Mentorship Platform
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Music and Concert Ticketing App
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Book Review and Blog Website
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AI Course Planner for SDSU
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Instructional Design and Dev
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Three.js Website Development
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3D and 2D Game Development
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Local Sustainability Connector
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Adelina’s Awesome Art Archive
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Let’s connect and build something epic
adelina.martinez805@gmail.com