I'm Jacques Davidson Widodo, a UX/UI designer and art director with a passion for turning research into clear, delightful interfaces. I thrive at the intersection of design and technology, using tools like Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, and Python-based prototyping to craft experiences that balance usability with visual storytelling. Recent projects include MoodForager, Wealthsimple onboarding improvements, Goodly website redesign, and Whiskr cat-care app; I've collaborated with peers across design and development teams, presenting at Vancouver AI Meetup and delivering artifacts like interactive prototypes and microsites. I care about ethical AI-assisted design and accessible interfaces for learning and finance.

Jacques Davidson Widodo

I'm Jacques Davidson Widodo, a UX/UI designer and art director with a passion for turning research into clear, delightful interfaces. I thrive at the intersection of design and technology, using tools like Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, and Python-based prototyping to craft experiences that balance usability with visual storytelling. Recent projects include MoodForager, Wealthsimple onboarding improvements, Goodly website redesign, and Whiskr cat-care app; I've collaborated with peers across design and development teams, presenting at Vancouver AI Meetup and delivering artifacts like interactive prototypes and microsites. I care about ethical AI-assisted design and accessible interfaces for learning and finance.

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I’m Jacques Davidson Widodo, a UX/UI designer and art director with a passion for turning research into clear, delightful interfaces. I thrive at the intersection of design and technology, using tools like Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, and Python-based prototyping to craft experiences that balance usability with visual storytelling.

Recent projects include MoodForager, Wealthsimple onboarding improvements, Goodly website redesign, and Whiskr cat-care app; I’ve collaborated with peers across design and development teams, presenting at Vancouver AI Meetup and delivering artifacts like interactive prototypes and microsites. I care about ethical AI-assisted design and accessible interfaces for learning and finance.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

AI Software Developer at MoodForager
March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Empowering Moodboards for Visual Creatives by building a CLIP-based app that transforms text/image prompts into curated moodboards in 3-5 minutes; designed a streamlined PyQT5 UI with peer critique integration; features include search expansion, drag-and-drop, and export.
UI/UX Designer at Wealthsimple
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Collaborated on onboarding improvements for learning investors; designed intuitive UI flows and new educational features to reduce learning curve; improved user concept retention for investment literacy; streamlined live data presentation with effective data visualization.
User Experience Designer at Goodly
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Re-imagined Goodly’s website usability; led usability evaluation to identify pain points, documented usability challenges and post-rehaul impacts with participants; delivered a rehauled navigation and content management strategy; positive feedback from Goodly team.
UX/UI Designer at Whiskr
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Collaboratively designed an app for novice cat owners; conducted in-depth target user research; developed UI and interactive prototypes for task and achievement features; led design of onboarding and habit-forming/community-building features; produced persona-based journeys and research insights.
Art Director at Klanggg Festival
March 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Led art direction for Klanggg Festival: created interactive microsite prototype; established cohesive visual identity across posters, billboards, tickets; managed campaign assets for Fribourg launch; oversaw 5-week production timeline, ensuring timely deliverables.
Motion Design Artist at Halo Digital Indonesia
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Animated motion graphics in After Effects for international clients; contributed to yearly recaps and activities; produced deliverables for marketing and presentations.
UX/UI Designer at Rento Rewards
May 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Developed interactive onboarding prototypes; improved overall application user flow; reduced friction in onboarding and navigation.
Graphic Designer at Pajo’s Fish & Chips
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Produced a 1.5 minute product explainer video; animated motion graphics for client presentations; streamlined landing page experiences via Figma prototypes; created visual assets for 40th anniversary campaigns across locations.

Education

BSc in Interactive Arts and Technology (Concentrating in Designing Interactions) at Simon Fraser University
January 11, 2030 - May 10, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services