I am a user experience designer and iOS developer with a passion for improving people's lives through technology by combining empathy, dedication, and whimsy to make fun and functional designs. I have prior experience in iOS development, front-end web development, and graphic design, all of which informs my UX focus. I became interested in UX when I realized that its goal - helping improve the experience of a product for users - was what I had been trying to do all along through iOS development and front-end web development. I want to apply my skills to make a real difference for users, and continue to learn and grow as a designer and developer.…I am a user experience designer and iOS developer with a passion for improving people's lives through technology by combining empathy, dedication, and whimsy to make fun and functional designs. I have prior experience in iOS development, front-end web development, and graphic design, all of which informs my UX focus. I became interested in UX when I realized that its goal - helping improve the experience of a product for users - was what I had been trying to do all along through iOS development and front-end web development. I want to apply my skills to make a real difference for users, and continue to learn and grow as a designer and developer.WWW…
I am a user experience designer and iOS developer with a passion for improving people's lives through technology by combining empathy, dedication, and whimsy to make fun and functional designs. I have prior experience in iOS development, front-end web development, and graphic design, all of which informs my UX focus. I became interested in UX when I realized that its goal - helping improve the experience of a product for users - was what I had been trying to do all along through iOS development and front-end web development. I want to apply my skills to make a real difference for users, and continue to learn and grow as a designer and developer.…I am a user experience designer and iOS developer with a passion for improving people's lives through technology by combining empathy, dedication, and whimsy to make fun and functional designs. I have prior experience in iOS development, front-end web development, and graphic design, all of which informs my UX focus. I became interested in UX when I realized that its goal - helping improve the experience of a product for users - was what I had been trying to do all along through iOS development and front-end web development. I want to apply my skills to make a real difference for users, and continue to learn and grow as a designer and developer.WWWW…
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I am a user experience designer and iOS developer with a passion for improving people’s lives through technology by combining empathy, dedication, and whimsy to make fun and functional designs. I have prior experience in iOS development, front-end web development, and graphic design, all of which informs my UX focus.
I became interested in UX when I realized that its goal - helping improve the experience of a product for users - was what I had been trying to do all along through iOS development and front-end web development. I want to apply my skills to make a real difference for users, and continue to learn and grow as a designer and developer.
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English
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Work Experience
Education
Bachelors of Arts at Lawrence University
June 10, 2012Qualifications
iOS Development with Swift Certificate
April 2, 2019Completed the techdegree certificate course. Coded ten hands-on projects in Swift with Xcode, and participated in and received peer reviews. Topics included syntax, design patterns, API consumption, delegation, dependencies, and more. Passed a final exam before the certificate was issued.
Grow with Google UX Design Certificate
March 16, 2024Completed the seven-course certificate. Created a portfolio including a mobile app, responsive website, and a cross-platform experience. Topics included UX research fundamentals, inclusive design, wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes, and tools like Figma and Adobe XD. Additional topics included design systems, UI components, sticker sheets, and more.
Industry Experience
Gaming, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet
Exhibit Finder DC iOS App
Exhibit Finder DC uses information from the Smithsonian Institution to order to provide users an easy way to discover and set reminders for exhibits at Smithsonian museums in Washington, DC. Exhibit descriptions, links to further information, and map locations ensure a user has the essential data at hand, and search features make browsing the list of multiple exhibits easy.
Users can set time based reminders to receive a notification about an exhibit for a given time and date, and also set location based reminders, which will be triggered when their device is in proximity to the relevant museum. Reminders can be readily edited and deleted from the handy list.
Whether a user is a new visitor to Washington DC, or familiar with the area, Exhibit Finder DC helps them be certain they'll never miss out on their favorite Smithsonian exhibits!
ios swift
View on the App Store: https://www.twine.net/signin…Exhibit Finder DC uses information from the Smithsonian Institution to order to provide users an easy way to discover and set reminders for exhibits at Smithsonian museums in Washington, DC. Exhibit descriptions, links to further information, and map locations ensure a user has the essential data at hand, and search features make browsing the list of multiple exhibits easy.
Users can set time based reminders to receive a notification about an exhibit for a given time and date, and also set location based reminders, which will be triggered when their device is in proximity to the relevant museum. Reminders can be readily edited and deleted from the handy list.
Whether a user is a new visitor to Washington DC, or familiar with the area, Exhibit Finder DC helps them be certain they'll never miss out on their favorite Smithsonian exhibits!
ios swift
View on the App Store: https://www.twine.net/signinWW…
Calm Cloud iOS App
Calm Cloud invites you to enter into the calming, whimsical world of Zen, the cloud kitty! Ease your mind by caring for Zen daily, completing simple tasks, and growing and harvesting plants in the outdoor garden!
Unlock new features as you level up, and relax with soothing ambient background sounds, charming animations, fun mini-games, and easy-to-use features to help manage and reduce your stress. Features include reminders, photos of your favorite things, achievable activities, and a thankfulness journal.
With easy, relaxed gameplay, tamagotchi-like elements, and the excitement of watching your garden grow, Calm Cloud provides soothing, approachable stress relief.
ios swift
View on the App Store: https://www.twine.net/signin…Calm Cloud invites you to enter into the calming, whimsical world of Zen, the cloud kitty! Ease your mind by caring for Zen daily, completing simple tasks, and growing and harvesting plants in the outdoor garden!
Unlock new features as you level up, and relax with soothing ambient background sounds, charming animations, fun mini-games, and easy-to-use features to help manage and reduce your stress. Features include reminders, photos of your favorite things, achievable activities, and a thankfulness journal.
With easy, relaxed gameplay, tamagotchi-like elements, and the excitement of watching your garden grow, Calm Cloud provides soothing, approachable stress relief.
ios swift
View on the App Store: https://www.twine.net/signinWW…
Micro Kitty iOS App
Micro Kitty (formerly Amble Cat) provides a whimsical method of step tracking - enjoy the company of a feline friend, receive gifts for caring for her, and earn a special currency called Paw Points in exchange for daily steps. Spend your Paw Points in the decor shop to customize your cat's room. A variety of items gives users constant goals to work towards, for more steps earn more Paw Points.
With an easy to use interface, cute art, a convenient list of the last seven days of step history, and integration with Core Motion to provide accurate step measurements, Micro Kitty makes step tracking simple and rewarding!
Whether you are a regular walker or just want to get started, Micro Kitty provides cute, whimsical motivation to keep hitting your daily step count goals!
ios swift
View on the App Store: https://www.twine.net/signin…Micro Kitty (formerly Amble Cat) provides a whimsical method of step tracking - enjoy the company of a feline friend, receive gifts for caring for her, and earn a special currency called Paw Points in exchange for daily steps. Spend your Paw Points in the decor shop to customize your cat's room. A variety of items gives users constant goals to work towards, for more steps earn more Paw Points.
With an easy to use interface, cute art, a convenient list of the last seven days of step history, and integration with Core Motion to provide accurate step measurements, Micro Kitty makes step tracking simple and rewarding!
Whether you are a regular walker or just want to get started, Micro Kitty provides cute, whimsical motivation to keep hitting your daily step count goals!
ios swift
View on the App Store: https://www.twine.net/signinWW…
WeatherCute iOS App
WeatherCute uses weather data from the National Weather Service API to track weather and forecasts for a user's selected locations.
With a user-friendly interface, adorable art, and info provided by the National Weather Service, WeatherCute provides for a user's weather needs in an easy to digest, fun format. Features include current conditions, day and night forecasts, easy toggling between Fahrenheit and Celsius measurements, easy addition and deletion of locations, alert views, and more!
Wherever a user is in the United States, they can easily keep track of their favorite locations and keep up with current conditions, forecasts, and alerts with WeatherCute.
ios swift
View on the App Store: https://www.twine.net/signin…WeatherCute uses weather data from the National Weather Service API to track weather and forecasts for a user's selected locations.
With a user-friendly interface, adorable art, and info provided by the National Weather Service, WeatherCute provides for a user's weather needs in an easy to digest, fun format. Features include current conditions, day and night forecasts, easy toggling between Fahrenheit and Celsius measurements, easy addition and deletion of locations, alert views, and more!
Wherever a user is in the United States, they can easily keep track of their favorite locations and keep up with current conditions, forecasts, and alerts with WeatherCute.
ios swift
View on the App Store: https://www.twine.net/signinWW…
Severe Weather Response Cross-Platform Solution UX
This project - consisting of an app and a responsive website - was designed for the greater good, with the goal of helping users prepare for, receive updates on, and respond to severe weather. Features include current weather and alerts, preparedness information, and an item exchange and access to a community - which includes local events and groups - to facilitate local support and cooperation before, during, and in response to severe weather events.
The Problem
Users need easy access to updates and a way to connect with community and resources before, during, and after severe weather. Existing products often have poor user flow and over- or underwhelm users with information, and can lack accessibility features and good visual design.
The Goal
Design an app and website with clear user flow, strong branding, a reasonable amount of content, and good accessibility to help individuals prepare for and respond to severe weather.
My Role
UX designer responsible for all aspects of the project from concept to completion.
Responsibilities
User research, storyboarding, competitive audit, paper and digital wireframing, low- and high- fidelity prototyping, conducting usability studies, incorporating accessibility, iterating on designs, and responsive design.
Full case study: https://www.twine.net/signin…This project - consisting of an app and a responsive website - was designed for the greater good, with the goal of helping users prepare for, receive updates on, and respond to severe weather. Features include current weather and alerts, preparedness information, and an item exchange and access to a community - which includes local events and groups - to facilitate local support and cooperation before, during, and in response to severe weather events.
The Problem
Users need easy access to updates and a way to connect with community and resources before, during, and after severe weather. Existing products often have poor user flow and over- or underwhelm users with information, and can lack accessibility features and good visual design.
The Goal
Design an app and website with clear user flow, strong branding, a reasonable amount of content, and good accessibility to help individuals prepare for and respond to severe weather.
My Role
UX designer responsible for all aspects of the project from concept to completion.
Responsibilities
User research, storyboarding, competitive audit, paper and digital wireframing, low- and high- fidelity prototyping, conducting usability studies, incorporating accessibility, iterating on designs, and responsive design.
Full case study: https://www.twine.net/signinWW…
Animal Shelter Website UX
I love animals and pets, and a recent loss of a pet put into perspective what an important part of our lives a pet can be, so I was inspired to create an animal shelter website. I wanted to design an experience for pet adoption that would allow users to find the best pet for them, and allow them to focus on creating a connection with that pet.
My role
UX designer designing the app from concept to delivery.
Responsibilities
User research, storyboarding, competitive audit, paper and digital wireframing, low- and high- fidelity prototyping, conducting usability studies, incorporating accessibility, iterating on designs, and responsive design.
The problem
Adopting a pet online can feel very impersonal and transactional. This is worsened by animal shelters lacking their own adoption process (and redirecting to another service), which makes the adoption experience feel inconsistent and disconnected from the specific shelter and pet. A convoluted adoption process may feel untrustworthy to users and hurt the shelter by losing potential adoptions.
The solution
Create a native, on-site adoption process that is specific to the animal shelter and selected pet, with a focus on providing users all the necessary information about the animal, pet ownership, and adoption process prior to committing to adopt. A straightforward on-site adoption process will make adopting pets easier, which should increase adoptions and benefit the shelter financially.
Full case study: https://www.twine.net/signin…I love animals and pets, and a recent loss of a pet put into perspective what an important part of our lives a pet can be, so I was inspired to create an animal shelter website. I wanted to design an experience for pet adoption that would allow users to find the best pet for them, and allow them to focus on creating a connection with that pet.
My role
UX designer designing the app from concept to delivery.
Responsibilities
User research, storyboarding, competitive audit, paper and digital wireframing, low- and high- fidelity prototyping, conducting usability studies, incorporating accessibility, iterating on designs, and responsive design.
The problem
Adopting a pet online can feel very impersonal and transactional. This is worsened by animal shelters lacking their own adoption process (and redirecting to another service), which makes the adoption experience feel inconsistent and disconnected from the specific shelter and pet. A convoluted adoption process may feel untrustworthy to users and hurt the shelter by losing potential adoptions.
The solution
Create a native, on-site adoption process that is specific to the animal shelter and selected pet, with a focus on providing users all the necessary information about the animal, pet ownership, and adoption process prior to committing to adopt. A straightforward on-site adoption process will make adopting pets easier, which should increase adoptions and benefit the shelter financially.
Full case study: https://www.twine.net/signinWW…
Movie Ticket App UX
I love seeing movies and wanted to create a project to help others enjoy them too. I saw the need for an app for purchasing movie tickets that would make the process fun and simple with easy to use features.
My role
UX designer designing the app from concept to delivery.
Responsibilities
User research, storyboarding, competitive audit, paper and digital wireframing, conducting usability studies, prototyping, incorporating accessibility, and iterating on designs.
The problem
Movie ticket apps can be hard to use, confusing, and lacking in accessibility features. Users are busy and don't want the purchase process to hinder their ability to purchase tickets and enjoy going to the movies. From a business perspective if purchasing tickets is too difficult, users are likely to give up and their potential sale will be lost.
The solution
Make a ticket purchase app that is simple to navigate and accessible, with a focus on features that help users find what they want. When finding and purchasing movie tickets is easy, it should result in more successful purchases, which will benefit the business in the long run.
Full case study: https://www.twine.net/signin…I love seeing movies and wanted to create a project to help others enjoy them too. I saw the need for an app for purchasing movie tickets that would make the process fun and simple with easy to use features.
My role
UX designer designing the app from concept to delivery.
Responsibilities
User research, storyboarding, competitive audit, paper and digital wireframing, conducting usability studies, prototyping, incorporating accessibility, and iterating on designs.
The problem
Movie ticket apps can be hard to use, confusing, and lacking in accessibility features. Users are busy and don't want the purchase process to hinder their ability to purchase tickets and enjoy going to the movies. From a business perspective if purchasing tickets is too difficult, users are likely to give up and their potential sale will be lost.
The solution
Make a ticket purchase app that is simple to navigate and accessible, with a focus on features that help users find what they want. When finding and purchasing movie tickets is easy, it should result in more successful purchases, which will benefit the business in the long run.
Full case study: https://www.twine.net/signinWW…
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