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Currently: Located in St. Louis and an avid Cardinals fan

Img. Source: Kevin Ward

Hello & Bonjour

I'm dedicated to transforming complex challenges into impactful solutions through human-centered methodologies and beautiful design interfaces.

💼 With 7+ years of experience in the user experience (UX/UI), human-centered, and graphic design fields, I've honed my skills in the design process: problem definition, research, prototyping, visual/conceptual development, and production hand-off.

🚀 My journey in human-centered product design is fueled by a commitment to understanding people's motivations, desires, and needs as part of an iterative process for identifying opportunities for impact. Balancing that with my foundations in visual design, I aim to create well-crafted interventions, concepts, and solutions that address complex societal challenges.

🚴🏼‍♂️ Outside of work, I'm passionate about urban design, placemaking, and sustainable transportation. I proudly advocate for Saint Louis, MO, our beautiful parks, and our world-class food and arts scene. I also dance tango, enjoy making letterpress prints, and play bass guitar.

Design PIllars

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01.

Learn

I am driven by a desire to understand and engage with complex issues through design. My process is heavily research-driven, translating data into frameworks and concepts into impactful interventions.

02.

Influence

I enjoy working with stakeholders and end-users across various sectors and communities, aligning both towards a sustainable, strategic, and systems-oriented problem-solving approach.

03.

Impact

I am passionate about leveraging human-centered design methodologies to improve our means of living together. I co-create with others to define equitable and desired outcomes. 

Experience

Product Designer (Volunteer)

U.S. Digital Response

Remote

2024

UX Designer

Cadre5

Knoxville, TN

2019 —2023

UX Researcher

CuriosityTank

Remote

2021

Human-Centered Designer

2020

UX Designer

New York City

2016 —2018

Education

MA, Design for Social Impact

Paris, France

2018 —2019

BFA, Graphic Design

Knoxville, TN

2011 — 2015

Interested in working together? Reach out and let's chat.

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