Get to know me!
I’ve always had a passion for understanding and helping people.
I want to know what drives people to make certain decisions, and help them achieve them. This led me to procuring a bachelor’s degree in human development and family sciences, and a professional background in early childhood.
But wait, an early childhood teacher transitioning into UX design?
While being an early childhood teacher is incredibly exciting and fulfilling, I was itching to extend my impact on children’s lives to adult’s. After doing a bit of research, I stumbled upon something called “UX design”. My initial reaction was, is a career in tech really for me? However, after diving deeper and learning that these designers put the user first through advocating and helping solve user problems, I was hooked.
So, what are my philosophies?
Many companies have great product and business knowledge, yet may not have the expertise or insights of their day-to-day users. This is where my abilities come into play:
Explain it to me like I’m 5
Users don’t have time for a full 101 class every time they explore something new, and why should they? I create designs that are intuitive and familiar to users. Let me do the thinking, so our users can simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.
Don’t waste my time
Working with children, my ability to methodically manage time has been working overtime (pun intended). I follow the design process in the same way. Balancing efficiency with thoroughness, I ensure that every second of my time is put to good use, whether it be gaining more insights, creating a better solution, or achieving a breakthrough.
Users first, always
That’s what we’re all here for anyway, right? I’m able to empathize with users to the point where I might as well be one! As a designer, I leave my emotions out of the equation and never lose sight of our users needs and expectations, to ultimately provide the most viable experience.
When I’m not designing…
I love building Legos! To me, nothing sounds better than throwing on a good podcast or tv show, and embarking upon a brand new Lego set.
Baking is a passion passed down from my family. My mom would bake every weekend for as long as I can remember, and I’ve definitely carried along the tradition. Something about the precision of baking is a challenge I’m eager to take on every time!
When I’m not building Legos or exploring a new recipe, I’m probably hanging out with my pets! Not only did I adopt Brownie (left) and Theo (right), I’ve also rescued a handful of lost pets and enjoy volunteering at local animal shelters!