About me
My journey in design began in graphic design, nurturing a deep appreciation for visual storytelling and design principles. This early exploration laid the foundation for my transition into UI and then into the intricacies of UX. My expertise includes developing responsive web and mobile applications from concept to execution, with a focus on user-centric design, and refining design systems to ensure consistency and efficiency across various platforms and projects. A significant highlight of my career was engineering a comprehensive design system for a high-speed internet provider's entire website. This project particularly focused on revamping the buyflow process across various platforms, including desktop, mobile, and app interfaces. The implementation of this design system led to an impressive 30% increase in efficiency in the buyflow process, underscoring the impactful role of cohesive and innovative design in enhancing user experience and streamlining digital operations.
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Companies I’ve worked with
Verizon Wireless, UL Eduneering, Apple, Google, Johnson & Johnson, Elsevier, Samsung, IMC, R/GA, New York City Health & Hospital, Amazon, Home Depot, Bank of America, Horizon Blue, McCormick and Schmick.
My Approach to Design and Understanding Your Needs
In-Depth Research:
I begin by immersing myself in understanding your business, your customers, and your market. This involves gathering data through surveys, interviews, and market analysis.
It's crucial for me to get a clear picture of the challenges and opportunities unique to your business.
Defining the Problem:
I focus on pinpointing the exact problem we're solving. This isn't just about good design; it's about creating a solution that meets your business goals and addresses your users' needs.
I create user personas to ensure our design is tailored to your target audience.
Crafting the Vision
Creative Brainstorming:
My brainstorming sessions are expansive and imaginative, aimed at exploring a broad spectrum of ideas.
I employ creative techniques to delve into different possibilities, ensuring we don't miss out on any innovative solutions.
Conceptualizing Ideas:
From a pool of ideas, I select the most promising ones and begin shaping them into concrete concepts.
Preliminary sketches help visualize these concepts, setting the stage for the design process.
Designing the Experience
Wireframing:
I create wireframes as the blueprint of our project, focusing on layout, functionality, and user flow.
This stage is more about the skeleton of our project – where things go and how they work rather than how they look.
Interactive Prototyping:
I build prototypes to bring our designs to life, allowing us to simulate and interact with the user interface.
This process helps in refining the user experience before any coding begins.
Refining Through Feedback
User Testing:
I conduct thorough usability tests with real users, observing how they interact with our design.
This feedback is invaluable, providing insights that guide our design decisions.
Iterative Design:
Based on user feedback, I continually refine and improve the design.
My focus is always on enhancing the user experience, ensuring our solution is not only beautiful but also intuitive and functional.
Bringing the Design to Life
Collaborating with Developers:
In this phase, I work closely with your development team. My role is to ensure that the design integrity is maintained as it becomes a reality.
I provide detailed design specifications and support to ensure a smooth transition from design to development.
Responsive Design:
I ensure our design is responsive and adaptive across different devices and platforms.
Testing and adjustments are made to guarantee optimal performance and user experience.
Continuous Improvement
Post-Launch Analysis:
After launch, I stay involved to monitor and analyze how users are interacting with the product.
Using tools and analytics, I gather data to understand user behavior and satisfaction.
Evolving with Trends:
The digital landscape is always evolving, and so am I. I continually educate myself on the latest trends and techniques in UI/UX design.
This commitment to learning means that your product not only meets current standards but is positioned for future growth and adaptation.
My Creativity Toolkit
Being able to use different tools, and methods to solve problems allows for me to get my ideas across in a more visual and comprehensible way. For that reason, I am always learning new ways to improve my ability to ideate, prototype, and collaborate with others successfully.
Research Methods
Competitive Analysis
User Interviews
User Testing
Design Methods
Sketching
Personas
Journey Mapping
Content Mapping
User Flows
Wireframing
Prototyping
I'm currently available for new projects
Let's connect and explore how we can create something amazing together!