I am a passionate User Interface and User Experience Designer with extensive experience in interactive design, product design, and user research. I specialize in creating accessible and ADA-compliant digital products, refining design systems, and enhancing user experiences through collaborative agile development and thorough testing. I am committed to ensuring consistency and efficiency across digital assets and projects while aligning design with branding and accessibility standards. Throughout my career, I have contributed to large-scale projects including design systems with hundreds of components, ADA-compliant user interfaces for major clients, and internal portals serving thousands of users. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver impactful and user-centered design solutions. I also volunteer as a CTO managing digital assets and accessibility compliance for a non-profit organization's publications.

Amalia Cowan

I am a passionate User Interface and User Experience Designer with extensive experience in interactive design, product design, and user research. I specialize in creating accessible and ADA-compliant digital products, refining design systems, and enhancing user experiences through collaborative agile development and thorough testing. I am committed to ensuring consistency and efficiency across digital assets and projects while aligning design with branding and accessibility standards. Throughout my career, I have contributed to large-scale projects including design systems with hundreds of components, ADA-compliant user interfaces for major clients, and internal portals serving thousands of users. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver impactful and user-centered design solutions. I also volunteer as a CTO managing digital assets and accessibility compliance for a non-profit organization's publications.

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I am a passionate User Interface and User Experience Designer with extensive experience in interactive design, product design, and user research. I specialize in creating accessible and ADA-compliant digital products, refining design systems, and enhancing user experiences through collaborative agile development and thorough testing. I am committed to ensuring consistency and efficiency across digital assets and projects while aligning design with branding and accessibility standards.

Throughout my career, I have contributed to large-scale projects including design systems with hundreds of components, ADA-compliant user interfaces for major clients, and internal portals serving thousands of users. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver impactful and user-centered design solutions. I also volunteer as a CTO managing digital assets and accessibility compliance for a non-profit organization’s publications.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior User Interface and User Experience Designer at Ivory Cloud
January 31, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Implemented best practices for naming conventions, file management, and a 300+ component Figma design system, reducing design update time by 50% and ensuring consistency across 100+ mockups. Refined assets to align with client's updated branding standards, incorporating new logos, color palettes, and typography for a unified visual identity. Conducted a thorough audit of existing design files and product interface, identifying areas for improvement and proposing solutions to resolve inconsistencies and enhance user experience.
Senior User Interface and User Experience Designer at Aquinas Consulting
July 31, 2024 - August 15, 2025
Designed ADA-compliant UI/UX for the Marriott International Associate App in Figma, improving usability for over 5,600 associates. Collaborated with product managers and engineers to create consistent user flows and designs while integrating Marriott’s corporate design system and accessibility standards. Developed design assets and banners for the Marriott internal resource webpage. Conducted accessibility audits to identify and address compliance issues in the mobile app and web portal. Created interactive prototypes to demonstrate updated design flows and enhance stakeholder communication.
Associate User Interface Designer at Yext, Inc.
January 31, 2023 - August 15, 2025
Contributed to the development of products for clients including Qdoba, Cox, and Massage Envy, focusing on professional support and services. Enhanced design system terminology with Design Operations to streamline communication and optimize product development. Designed an internal web-based portal for 1,500+ employees, ensuring a seamless user experience through user testing and feedback. Performed accessibility audits on client products, ensuring adherence to ADA and WCAG standards.
User Interface and User Experience Designer at Berkshire Associates, Inc.
February 28, 2022 - August 15, 2025
Led design efforts for the MVP launch of an applicant tracking system used by 200+ companies. Coordinated with Product Development and Project Management to ensure design consistency and alignment with project requirements. Maintained adherence to accessibility standards and WCAG in all design decisions.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Interactive Digital Media at Drexel University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Associate of Applied Science in Digital Media and Web Technology at Montgomery College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Web Accessibility Specialist
September 1, 2024 - August 15, 2025
Introduction to Web Accessibility
May 1, 2024 - August 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality