About Me.
Hello Again!
Thanks for making it this far! I’ve recently obtained my UX/UI Professional Design Certificate through Coursera's rigorous 6 month certification program. My goal in UX design is focused on creating a more connected, easier to use world. While being fascinated with all aspects of UX Design, I’d like to think I specialize in ideation, storytelling and interaction design. I love diving into the why and how people use things and furthering those experiences to make them not only easier but more memorable.
Education
2021 - 2022
Coursera - Professional UX Design Certification
The certification program consisted of 7 modules:
- Foundations of UX Design
- Empathize, Define, Ideate
- Wire-framing & Low-Fidelity Prototyping
- Conduct User Research & Test Early Concepts
- High-Fidelity Designs & Prototyping
- Responsive Web-design in Adobe XD
- Design a User Experience for Social Good
2015 - 2019
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Completed a 4 year degree with a Major in Marketing and Minor in Entrepreneurship. Helped successfully start a new business on campus through the IBE (Integrated Business Experience) Program.
How I got into UX Design
I graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in December of 2019. I discovered my love for design through my 1st Design Internship. I was working with the director of Marketing on campus, creating advertisements for the Campus' new dining center. I spent most of my days on Canva and a little with Adobe Photoshop. The ads I created consisted of TV Display screens, foam-core poster boards, off-campus newsletters and napkin inserts. After graduation, and a few years of sales experience later, I was looking to get back into a design role. The psychology of why and how people get attracted to products has always intrigued me. I found UX to be a perfect fit for me. It allowed me to leverage my little bit of psych knowledge to have a positive influence on the user experience. I never would have thought a role would fit me this well.