I'm Delaney Burke, a UX designer and researcher with 3+ years of experience leading end-to-end design and research initiatives across healthcare, enterprise, and social impact contexts. I thrive on turning complex research into strategic design decisions and building scalable design systems that empower cross-functional teams. Grounded in human-centered methodology, I translate insights into actionable design decisions, facilitate stakeholder alignment, and independently own workstreams from ambiguity to delivery. I am equally comfortable in collaborative, cross-functional environments and autonomous, self-directed roles.

Delaney Burke

I'm Delaney Burke, a UX designer and researcher with 3+ years of experience leading end-to-end design and research initiatives across healthcare, enterprise, and social impact contexts. I thrive on turning complex research into strategic design decisions and building scalable design systems that empower cross-functional teams. Grounded in human-centered methodology, I translate insights into actionable design decisions, facilitate stakeholder alignment, and independently own workstreams from ambiguity to delivery. I am equally comfortable in collaborative, cross-functional environments and autonomous, self-directed roles.

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I’m Delaney Burke, a UX designer and researcher with 3+ years of experience leading end-to-end design and research initiatives across healthcare, enterprise, and social impact contexts. I thrive on turning complex research into strategic design decisions and building scalable design systems that empower cross-functional teams.

Grounded in human-centered methodology, I translate insights into actionable design decisions, facilitate stakeholder alignment, and independently own workstreams from ambiguity to delivery. I am equally comfortable in collaborative, cross-functional environments and autonomous, self-directed roles.

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Work Experience

UX Research Fellow at Live Well Collaborative
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led end-to-end user research initiatives, including generative and elaborative studies, stakeholder interviews, surveys, and usability tests, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across health, aging, and consumer sectors. Translate complex research findings into clear impact narratives, strategic recommendations, and polished presentations for enterprise stakeholders including Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, HealthSource of Ohio, Council on Aging, and Procter & Gamble. Define research KPIs and success metrics in partnership with cross-functional teams; track outcomes and iterate methodology to continuously improve research quality and organizational impact. Build and maintain scalable research artifact systems, reusable templates, discussion guides, journey maps, and component documentation, adopted as standards across concurrent project teams. Independently scope and lead next-phase research initiatives, demonstrating autonomous workstream ownership and proactive strategic th
Design Research Co-Op at Live Well Collaborative
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Applied human-centered design and systems thinking to complex product and organizational challenges alongside enterprise sponsors including Boeing, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and Council on Aging. Executed qualitative and quantitative research across the full data lifecycle, collection, organization, synthesis, and reporting, producing recommendations that directly informed strategic planning and program outcomes. Contributed to system development by creating reusable components, pattern documentation, and research frameworks that improved consistency and efficiency across teams. Iterated on design and research deliverables through ongoing usability testing and stakeholder feedback, working within collaborative cycles.
Design & Media Assistant at University of Cincinnati – Honors Program
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Developed and maintained a cohesive visual and UX system across institutional web and digital platforms, applying responsive design principles and WCAG accessibility standards. Produced research-informed communications and data visualizations for institutional audiences, translating program insights into accessible, well-crafted reports and materials. Completed IET Accessibility Certification, ensuring all deliverables met inclusive design and communication standards.
Apparel & Industrial Design Intern at Milwaukee Tool
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Supported lead designers across all stages of product development, market research, ideation, material exploration, CMF development, and iterative refinement, building strong foundations in component-level thinking and structured design processes. Developed an extensive archival and documentation system for product samples, establishing repeatable design documentation standards adopted team-wide.
Digital Design Intern at World Yums!
December 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Designed branded digital and print materials, applying systematic visual thinking and layout consistency across concurrent deliverables.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Design at University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning (DAAP)
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

IET Accessibility Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Design Value Award Winner, Design Management Institute
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Software & Internet, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services