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Hi, I’m Lester Dery, a UX-focused designer and researcher currently completing a Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering at the University of Washington. I blend design, research, and accessibility to craft digital experiences that are usable, inclusive, and impact-focused. My work spans product strategy, UX design, and usability testing across health tech, government, and education projects. I enjoy turning research insights into concrete design decisions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship practical solutions. My education and hands-on experience have sharpened my ability to translate user needs into clear roadmaps, wireframes, and prototypes that improve accessibility and user outcomes.…Hi, I’m Lester Dery, a UX-focused designer and researcher currently completing a Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering at the University of Washington. I blend design, research, and accessibility to craft digital experiences that are usable, inclusive, and impact-focused. My work spans product strategy, UX design, and usability testing across health tech, government, and education projects. I enjoy turning research insights into concrete design decisions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship practical solutions. My education and hands-on experience have sharpened my ability to translate user needs into clear roadmaps, wireframes, and prototypes that improve accessibility and user outcomes.

Lester Dery

UX Designer, Product Designer, Web Designer, +1

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Hi, I’m Lester Dery, a UX-focused designer and researcher currently completing a Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering at the University of Washington. I blend design, research, and accessibility to craft digital experiences that are usable, inclusive, and impact-focused. My work spans product strategy, UX design, and usability testing across health tech, government, and education projects. I enjoy turning research insights into concrete design decisions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship practical solutions. My education and hands-on experience have sharpened my ability to translate user needs into clear roadmaps, wireframes, and prototypes that improve accessibility and user outcomes.…Hi, I’m Lester Dery, a UX-focused designer and researcher currently completing a Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering at the University of Washington. I blend design, research, and accessibility to craft digital experiences that are usable, inclusive, and impact-focused. My work spans product strategy, UX design, and usability testing across health tech, government, and education projects. I enjoy turning research insights into concrete design decisions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship practical solutions. My education and hands-on experience have sharpened my ability to translate user needs into clear roadmaps, wireframes, and prototypes that improve accessibility and user outcomes.

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Hi, I’m Lester Dery, a UX-focused designer and researcher currently completing a Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering at the University of Washington. I blend design, research, and accessibility to craft digital experiences that are usable, inclusive, and impact-focused. My work spans product strategy, UX design, and usability testing across health tech, government, and education projects.

I enjoy turning research insights into concrete design decisions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship practical solutions. My education and hands-on experience have sharpened my ability to translate user needs into clear roadmaps, wireframes, and prototypes that improve accessibility and user outcomes.

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Product Strategy & Design Intern at Femovate

June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Collaborated with product strategists and researchers to create and enhance journey maps and 3 Fem Tech Horizon Maps, translating research insights into actionable recommendations highlighting unmet women's health care needs.

Gen AI + Freelance Designer (Winter Quarter Group Project) at Freelance

January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025

Led user interviews and usability tests to synthesize insights into recommendations that reduced tool-switching and informed product design for Gen AI tools (e.g., Midjourney, DALL·E).

Graduate Student Intern at Office of the ADA Coordinator, University of Washington

October 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025

Provided leadership, coordination, and oversight to advance the university’s ADA/504 mission, planned and conducted usability testing and user interviews for a new digital accessibility website, and synthesized insights to inform improvements.

Group Project Designer at University Focus Piggy Zoom Extension (Fall Quarter)

September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Researched ADHD focus challenges in online learning and prototyped a Zoom extension UX to meet user needs and improve interaction flow.

Interaction/UX Designer & Researcher at WMI World Wide

March 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Collaborated with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements, iterate on prototypes, and update the website, improving usability and enabling 10+ non-programmers to manage content efficiently.

UX/UI Design Fellow at Code It Forward (City of Charlotte Government Host Office)

June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023

Designed and tested a Stormwater Department web application, replacing a five-year update cycle with a live platform, redesigned the CLT+ app using 200+ user feedback points, improving accessibility and features.

Web & UX Design Contractor at ALT A Consulting LLC

June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022

Launched a new Wix website with improved visuals and responsive design, boosting active users by 34% and session duration by 59%, achieving 95% usability satisfaction in evaluations.