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My design ethos.

My journey into design began in the tactile world of painting and drawing. As a painter, I learned the importance of exercising patience, one careful layer at a time, to achieve the results I desired. I now apply that same philosophy to my UX/UI design process. I see each component of the workflow—from user research to thoughtful implementation—as crucial layers that work together to deliver a clear and effective product.

Beyond patience, a fine arts background taught me that true mastery evolves out of continuous practice and a commitment to growth. I believe an excellent designer is a lifelong learner, which is why I am currently focused on expanding my skillset with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React. This pursuit is about more than just code; it's about building a deeper fluency with the medium I work in, empowering me to create more informed and intentional designs as an aspiring UX Engineer.

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Skills

UX Strategy

User Research

Usability Testing
Information Architecture 

User Flows

Persona Development

Execution

Wireframes & Prototypes
Responsive Design

Usability Testing
Design Systems
Accessibility

Data & Optimization

Data Analysis

User Metrics

Conversion Optimization

Content Strategy

Tools & Platforms

Design Software

Figma

Adobe XD

Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop

Collaboration

Monday.com

Asana

Jira

CMS

WordPress (Elementor, Divi)

Sitefinity

HubSpot CMS

Education

Codeacademy - In Progress
Front-End Engineer

Currently pursuing a Full-Stack Engineer Professional Certification from Codeacademy.

University of South Florida
UX/UI Intensive Design Course

Women in Tech Scholarship Recipient

  • 400+ hour intensive course in UX/UI methodologies and technologies resulting in a professional certification.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago
BFA with Emphasis in Art Education

Merit Scholarship Recipient 

  • Interdisciplinary art and design education with a focus in art history and K-12 visual arts education.

 

Professional Certifications

  • Contextual Marketing Certification - HubSpot Academy​

  • UI/UX Design - University of South Florida

  • Teaching Certification (Art K-12) - FL Department of Education

Contact

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