About Me
Laith Jaroudi
I'm a Quantitative UX Researcher and Product Designer graduating with honors from UC Santa Barbara in Spring 2026. My work sits at the intersection of cognitive science, audio perception, and human-centered design.
With 8+ years of audio production experience and rigorous training in experimental psychology, I bring a unique perspective to understanding how people interact with technology. I believe great design starts with understanding the mind.
Education
UC Santa Barbara
B.S. in Psychological & Brain Sciences (Honors)
Minors: Philosophy (Cognitive Theory Focus), Media Arts & Design
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
End-to-end UX Workflow
Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Systems
Skills & Tools
Research & Analysis
- Quantitative UX Research
- A/B Testing
- Usability Testing
- Survey Design
- Experimental Design
- Biometric Testing (EEG)
- Statistical Analysis (SPSS, R, Python)
- Data Visualization
Design & Prototyping
- Figma
- User Flows
- Wireframing
- Adobe Creative Suite (Ps, Ai, Pr)
- Blender (3D)
- Design Systems
Audio & Engineering
- Ableton Live
- FL Studio
- Sound Design
- Mixing & Mastering
- DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
- Psychoacoustics
Languages
- English (Native)
- Arabic (Native)
- French (Advanced)
- Spanish (Advanced)
My unique blend of quantitative research methods and creative audio engineering gives me a rare perspective in UX. I understand both the data behind user behavior and the sensory experience of interaction design.
Experience
Lead Researcher (Quantitative UX Focus)
Dr. Miller's Memory & Decision Making Lab, UC Santa Barbara
Leading experimental study on rhythmic entrainment, measuring neural engagement and cognitive load reduction through EEG and statistical validation.
UX Researcher (Auditory & Multimodal Interaction)
UCSB Dept. of Psychological and Brain Sciences
Conducting quantitative studies on environmental soundscapes and user cognition. A/B testing auditory prototypes and utilizing Python for data visualization.
Executive Producer (Post-Production)
TEDxYouth @ACS Beirut
Orchestrated cross-functional team for livestreaming and recording major TEDx event, ensuring high-quality audio-visual delivery under strict time constraints.
Audio Content Strategist & Technical Sound Designer
Freelance / Independent
8+ years expertise in Ableton Live and FL Studio. Deep knowledge of signal flow, DSP chains, and VST integration, specializing in EDM and Techno production.
Beyond the Work
Born in Lebanon and now based in Santa Barbara, California, I'm driven by curiosity about how the brain processes information and how we can design technology that works with human cognition, not against it.
My multilingual background (English, Arabic, French, Spanish) has shaped how I think about communication, culture, and the universal aspects of human experience that transcend language.
I'm currently seeking Product Design and Quantitative UX Research opportunities where I can apply my unique blend of research rigor and creative intuition.