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I’m a Product Designer inspired to create human-centric solutions that solve complex business problems. By following research data, I strategically unlock the full potential of design thinking. My goals are to increase revenue while improving the user experience with accessibility and equity in mind.
I am an open communicator, collaborative and enjoy my work. My enthusiasm for the design and creative process aids me in dealing with abstract and obscure challenges in unknown territories and utilizing standard best practices to avoid reinventing the wheel. When I'm not designing, I make photographs with my 4x5 camera and explore New York City.
Services
Product Design
End to end UX Design
User Research
Accessibility audits and design
Creative direction and visual Design
Experience
Product designer
Relay Network
2022-2023
UX Designer
Smashing Boxes
2021-2022
Product Designer
The Drivers Cooperative
2020-2021
Owner and Lead Designer
Tetrachromat Studios
2018-Current
How I work
Listen, understand, empathize, design, test, compare.
Discovery
Create a research plan. Interview. Gather Requirements. Document. Verify. Identity what needs to be improved or establish desired KPI's. Benchmark if necessary.
Collaborate & understand
Synthesize data. Workshop. Use tools such as as task analysis, as-is/ to-be journey maps, or move into IA research such as tree testing.
Design
Create designs starting with sketches, then move on to wireframes, high fidelity designs, interactive prototypes using Figma or any other software that fits your needs.
Test & Repeat
Create a test plan and use a prototype to test with real users and measure results against benchmark or confirm usability test or a/b test achieves KPI's. Make improvements when needed.