A UX Designer with a knack for problem-solving and user-centered design. Fascinated by design psychology and user behavior. Passionate about making a positive impact by creating intuitive experiences.
My background is in graphic design and I'm always advocating for the user in my work. It is important to me to make everyone feel valued and included and combined with my graphic design skills, UX design is a natural fit for me. I maintain a growth mindset, so you'll always find me learning new things to add to my broad skill set. Most recently, I got certified in user experience design. In my free time, I also practice drums and yoga.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Design Process Improvements
- User Experience Design
- User Interface Design
- User Research
- Information Architecture
- Mockups & Prototyping
- Wireframing
- Branding
- Typography
- Understanding of HTML/CSS
TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY
- Figma
- Adobe XD
- Axure
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- Keynote
EXPERIENCE
RedMark Group, Design Director
April 2023 - Present | Chicago, IL
- Collected and analyzed insights from diverse stakeholders to identify key challenges and opportunities
- Created 100+ logos and branding assets as part of an overhaul for a non-profit to enhance clarity and consistency throughout their many entities
- Collaborated with UX designers and developers to create a user-friendly website for individuals seeking food, shelter, and addiction recovery
RedMark Group, Graphic Design Lead
Nov. 2019 - April 2023 | Chicago, IL
- Conceptualized, executed, and presented 10+ brand identities to clients of various industries such as Itineris Media
- Started a series called Workshop Wednesday to redesign existing products and interfaces based on pain points from users I interviewed
Creatively Insane, Founder/Designer
Dec. 2019 - Present | Loves Park, IL
- Design meditation sketchbooks to help users at all levels explore their creativity
- Create patterns inspired by nature to highlight my interest in exploring forms that are all around us
Crate&Barrel, Digital Interior Designer
July 2019 - Nov. 2019 | Morton Grove, IL
- Conducted customer consultations on the interior design of their homes to gather pain points, lifestyle needs, budget constraints, and style preference
- Developed and presented a plan, mood board, and 3D render of the customer's home to help them visualize the transformation of their space
Crate&Barrel, Digital Design Assistant
Dec. 2018 - July 2019 | Morton Grove, IL
- Supported 50+ store designers in helping customers create a home that suits their needs
- Designed a guide to send customers to get a sense of their aesthetic, which decreased the amount of revisions needed by 30%
EDUCATION
Google UX Design Certificate
DePaul University
- BFA in Graphic Design