A little more about me

I am an end-to-end product designer with a proven track record in designing complex products, including Business Intelligence (BI) Tools, Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems, and Learning Management Systems (LMS). Most recently, I collaborated with a startup on a patient-facing responsive web application, focusing on accessibility and inclusive design.

My design career began at a Swedish company, where I established a strong foundation in design principles rooted in Swiss Design. Our logos were designed by Paul Rand, Helvetica was our typeface, and we let content shine in everything we produced. My expertise spans the entire design process, encompassing branding, design direction, user research, visual interface design, prototyping, usability testing, and even some front-end coding with HTML and CSS.

I am passionate about creating accessible, user-friendly designs that effectively solve business challenges and drive company growth.


Experience

Senior UX Designer Activate Care
Senior UX Designer AnswerRocket
UX Design Educator Bloc
Product Designer Continu
Design Consultant Chris Gillis Design
Digital Designer EF Education
Graphic Designer Saucony, Inc.

Design Philosophy

Focus on the Problem, Not Solutions

Clearly define the problem before proposing solutions.

Advocate for the User

Align your user needs with the business objectives.

Collaborate Early & Often

Engage the team and stakeholders from the start to ensure alignment and enthusiasm.

Research and Test

Engage users early to identify root causes and evaluate solutions.

Measure and Iterate

Set project goals, measure outcomes, and iterate based on data insights.

Leverage Design Insights

Thoroughly analyze user feedback to gain insights into diverse perspectives.


Design Skills

  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • UI Design
  • WCAG Accessability Standards
  • Information Architecture
  • Visual Design
  • Interaction Design
  • Design Workshops
  • UX Research
  • Design Systems
  • Usability Testing
  • Design Thinking
  • Design Mentorship
  • Product Thinking

Tools I Use

  • Figma
  • Adobe Suite
  • Miro
  • User Interviews
  • HTML/CSS
  • Zeplin
  • GitHub
  • ZeroHeight
  • Maze
  • Jira
  • Lyssna

I'm currently searching for an exciting Sr UX Design role. Please send me a message through my contact page or connect with me below.


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