What do I offer?

I’m am both highly specialized AND very well-rounded. I do it all and do it well. Srsly. For a long, long time. I take much pride in my work and care about my craft. If the cause is meaningful, even better!

  • I am an expert in creating scalable design systems, optimizing workflows, and implementing user-centered solutions. I always search as far upstream as possible for pain points.

  • Over time, I have demonstrated my ability to mentor, delegate, and motivate teams on many occasions, fostering collaboration and driving success. I focus heavily on nonviolent communication and cultivating positive environments.

  • I am adept at long-term planning, guiding organizational strategy, and building systems that ensure sustainability and growth.

  • I have *extensive* experience designing and developing CMS platforms, including WordPress, SharePoint, and PeopleSoft, with a focus on error-proof workflow customization and optimization.

  • I am skilled in front-end development (HTML, CSS, jQuery), design tools (Figma, Adobe Suite, Sketch), and project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall). This background helps me bridge the gap between designers and devs.

  • I have conducted usability interviews, task analysis, and iterative testing to inform evidence-based decisions and improve user experiences. I am highly perceptive and empathetic and excel at putting people at ease so they can feel comfortable verbalizing their thought processes and “thinking aloud.”

  • My background in Communication Design and Creative Writing and current pursuit of Communication Studies and Persuasion enable me to craft compelling narratives and impactful visual designs. Storytelling is part of my art.

DELIVERABLES DELIVERED

Heuristic Analyses
Competitive Analyses
Contextual User Research
Task Analysis & Shadowing
User Journeys
Personas
Use Cases
User Stories
System Requirements
Functional Requirements
Information Architecture Diagrams
Card Sorting Exercises
Context Diagrams
Technical Interface Diagrams
Wireframes
Process Flows
Interactive Prototypes
Usability Testing (Test Plans,
Facilitation & Analysis)
High-Fidelity Creative Comps
Detailed Development Specifications
Responsive HTML & CSS Templates
WordPress-as-CMS Theme Design
& Configuration

Design Thinking & UX Process:

1. Discovery/Research:
Understanding user behaviors, pain points, and goals
through interviews, surveys, and competitive analysis.

2. Definition/Analysis:
Synthesizing research to create user personas, user journeys, and clear problem statements.

3. Ideation/Design:
Brainstorming solutions, creating user flows, wireframes,
and high-fidelity designs.

4. Prototyping:
Building interactive, clickable models of the product to simulatethe final experience.

5. Validation/Testing: ‍ ‍
Conducting usability tests with real users to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.

6. Iteration:
Refining the design based on testing results, achieving lean, ongoing evolution by returning to previous steps.

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