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SENIOR

SENIOR

SENIOR

PRODUCT

PRODUCT

PRODUCT

DESIGNER©

DESIGNER©

DESIGNER©

CURRENTLY CRAFTING EXPERIENCES AT PINATA

(2023 – PRESENT)

CURRENTLY CRAFTING EXPERIENCES AT PINATA

(2023 – PRESENT)

CURRENTLY CRAFTING

EXPERIENCES AT CROSBY

(2023 – PRESENT)

With a focus on merging emergent tech and future-proofing, I design solutions that stay ahead of the curve

With a focus on merging emergent tech and future-proofing, I design solutions that stay ahead of the curve

With a focus on merging emergent tech and future-proofing, I design solutions that stay ahead of the curve

I deliver impactful results through strategic thinking and data-driven insights.

I deliver impactful results through strategic thinking and data-driven insights.

I deliver impactful results through strategic thinking and data-driven insights.

My tried-and-true design process

My tried-and-true
design process

(01)

Discovery

All about understanding the context—users, technology, and business goals—to uncover insights that inform our design trajectory.

(01)

Discovery

All about understanding the context—users, technology, and business goals—to uncover insights that inform our design trajectory.

(01)

Discovery

All about understanding the context—users, technology, and business goals—to uncover insights that inform our design trajectory.

(02)

Strategy

I synthesize our discoveries. By defining key user stories and objectives, we establish a strategic framework that will guide our solutions

(02)

Strategy

I synthesize our discoveries. By defining key user stories and objectives, we establish a strategic framework that will guide our solutions

(02)

Strategy

I synthesize our discoveries. By defining key user stories and objectives, we establish a strategic framework that will guide our solutions

(03)

Develop

I build wireframes and lo-fi prototypes that serve as blueprints for robust information architecture and effective UX communication.

(03)

Develop

I build wireframes and lo-fi prototypes that serve as blueprints for robust information architecture and effective UX communication.

(03)

Develop

I build wireframes and lo-fi prototypes that serve as blueprints for robust information architecture and effective UX communication.

(04)

Design

I craft interfaces where form meets function, ensuring each element is optimized for the best user experience.

(04)

Design

I craft interfaces where form meets function, ensuring each element is optimized for the best user experience.

(04)

Design

I craft interfaces where form meets function, ensuring each element is optimized for the best user experience.

(05)

Deliver

I compile comprehensive UX guidelines and design assets, prepared for a smooth handover to development.

(05)

Deliver

I compile comprehensive UX guidelines and design assets, prepared for a smooth handover to development.

(05)

Deliver

I compile comprehensive UX guidelines and design assets, prepared for a smooth handover to development.

(06)

Deploy

Post-launch, I monitor user interaction to iterate and enhance the product's UX for continuous improvement.

(06)

Deploy

Post-launch, I monitor user interaction to iterate and enhance the product's UX for continuous improvement.

(06)

Deploy

Post-launch, I monitor user interaction to iterate and enhance the product's UX for continuous improvement.

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Experience

Pinata

Senior UX Designer

(2023 – Present)

Led comprehensive UX audit and worked as sole UX designer on end to end web app's redesign. Crafted new features Workspaces and Analytics for team and content management.

Pinata

Senior UX Designer

(2023 – Present)

Led comprehensive UX audit and worked as sole UX designer on end to end web app's redesign. Crafted new features Workspaces and Analytics for team and content management.

Pinata

Senior UX Designer

(2023 – Present)

Led comprehensive UX audit and worked as sole UX designer on end to end web app's redesign. Crafted new features Workspaces and Analytics for team and content management.

Librestream

Senior Product Designer

(2021 - 2022)

Led creation and launch of a new AI-driven SaaS platform, integrating AI and data analytics as sole designer In pod. Redesigned mobile experience for flagship product.

Librestream

Senior Product Designer

(2021 - 2022)

Led creation and launch of a new AI-driven SaaS platform, integrating AI and data analytics as sole designer In pod. Redesigned mobile experience for flagship product.

Librestream

Senior Product Designer

(2021 - 2022)

Led creation and launch of a new AI-driven SaaS platform, integrating AI and data analytics as sole designer In pod. Redesigned mobile experience for flagship product.

Unity

Product Designer

(2019 - 2020)

Lead UX/UI designer for Unity's 2020 digital events, I drove the design of the first Unity for Humanity Summit, aligning creators for social impact. Improved UX of Unity.com and contributed to their design system.

Unity

Product Designer

(2019 - 2020)

Lead UX/UI designer for Unity's 2020 digital events, I drove the design of the first Unity for Humanity Summit, aligning creators for social impact. Improved UX of Unity.com and contributed to their design system.

Unity

Product Designer

(2019 - 2020)

Lead UX/UI designer for Unity's 2020 digital events, I drove the design of the first Unity for Humanity Summit, aligning creators for social impact. Improved UX of Unity.com and contributed to their design system.

MoreFloats

Co-Founder, Lead Designer

(2017 - 2019)

Founding designer, worked with global clients. UX improvements boosted bookings by 14%, increased member retention by 30% and customer reviews by 51%. Created systems for strong focus on user testing and design's impact on ROI, provided best month in sales for all our clients.

MoreFloats

Co-Founder, Lead Designer

(2017 - 2019)

Founding designer, worked with global clients. UX improvements boosted bookings by 14%, increased member retention by 30% and customer reviews by 51%. Created systems for strong focus on user testing and design's impact on ROI, provided best month in sales for all our clients.

MoreFloats

Co-Founder, Lead Designer

(2017 - 2019)

Founding designer, worked with global clients. UX improvements boosted bookings by 14%, increased member retention by 30% and customer reviews by 51%. Created systems for strong focus on user testing and design's impact on ROI, provided best month in sales for all our clients.

AxiomZen

UX/UI Designer

(2016 - 2017)

I managed diverse digital projects, focusing on VR technologies and including persona development, wireframing, and UX design for iOS and Android. I collaborated with the product team and devs for seamless implementation.

AxiomZen

UX/UI Designer

(2016 - 2017)

I managed diverse digital projects, focusing on VR technologies and including persona development, wireframing, and UX design for iOS and Android. I collaborated with the product team and devs for seamless implementation.

AxiomZen

UX/UI Designer

(2016 - 2017)

I managed diverse digital projects, focusing on VR technologies and including persona development, wireframing, and UX design for iOS and Android. I collaborated with the product team and devs for seamless implementation.

BroadbandTV

UX/UI Designer

(2012 – 2015)

User research, wireframing, and prototyping for their flagship YouTube content creator platform, and also developed online presences, including social media, onboarding processes, and websites for multiple content aggregator brands.

BroadbandTV

UX/UI Designer

(2012 – 2015)

User research, wireframing, and prototyping for their flagship YouTube content creator platform, and also developed online presences, including social media, onboarding processes, and websites for multiple content aggregator brands.

BroadbandTV

UX/UI Designer

(2012 – 2015)

User research, wireframing, and prototyping for their flagship YouTube content creator platform, and also developed online presences, including social media, onboarding processes, and websites for multiple content aggregator brands.

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