Who am I, you ask?

UX Designer | Graphic artist | Photographer

 
 

I am magnetically attracted to uncovering the why behind all our actions and what makes us feel what we do. My background in wedding photography and portrait retouching has allowed me to connect deeply with stakeholders and read between the lines of what is ultimately stated. My desire for growth — in the garden and in the soul — lends me a power to seek out the best answers to problems and keeps me iterating on every project to obtain the best possible fruition.

 

 Extracurriculars

  • sapling

    Plants

    My love for plants began before the pandemic but certainly transformed me into a fiend for all things green. My balcony and sunroom are the liveliest on the block.

  • Cycling

    Chicago’s topography is so flat and its public transportation can be as well. When it is not below zero and there is no ice on the ground, my feet are pedaling me there. Always wear a helmet!

  • knife

    Murder

    Not committing it but learning about it! My favorite podcasts are Crime Junkie, Jenson and Holes, and Red Collar. My friends know me to bring up a case that is somehow relevant to a conversation.

 

Experience

 

Lead User Researcher, Subby – Subscription Management Application  –  Dec 2021

  • Redesigned Subby’s MVP application — established its usability design, curated its user interface, reduced user errors

  • Conducted user interviews, content analysis; synthesized data, personas, journey maps to inform prototype design decisions

  • Authored the research report outlining key recommendations and next steps for the project’s longevity

  • Guided user tests; immediately integrated solutions in prototype iterations to eliminate user errors

  • Conducted a usability audit, discovered and addressed contrast issues

User Experience Design Immersive / General Assembly 10/2021–Present

  • Full-time User Experience Design holistic program with 12 weeks of expert-led instruction and coaching. Executed hands-on projects to gain efficiency in applying tactics like wireframing, prototyping, user research, and usability testing. In-depth application and study of the best user interface and visual design practices such as material design and skeuomorphism

  • Hiking Project — Designed an efficient feature to upload photos and leave real-time comments on hiking trails for all uses to view and engage with

  • Andersonville Wine & Spirits — Executed a total redesign of ecommerce website aiming to increase sales by  enabling users to place and receive orders, efficiently browse, discover products through search and sorting

  • Drawing Courage — Gamified  drawing habits to encourage frequent practice through the design of an app utilizing a reward system paired with social interaction

 

Skills

 

User interviewing, Prototype design, Usability testing, User interface design, Affinity diagramming, User personas, Information architecture, Sketching and wireframing, Continuous iteration in the Lean UX format, Competitive analysis, Comparative Analysis, HTML, CSS

 

Education

 

  • User Experience Design Immersive, 2021, General Assembly, Chicago

  • Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, 2009, University of Texas, Austin

  • Web Development Basics, 2019, Chicago Community Colleges

  • Graphic Design Basics, 2021, School of the Art Institute of Chicago