I love uncovering and telling stories. As a designer I work with clients to help tell their story, whether through a logo, print media, or a website--I have found there are many ways to be heard.
I Worked as the lead UX designer to develop a lightweight Weather Channel that quickly allows the user to view current forecast, hourly conditions, and extended forecast. Features include a current conditions info panel with a background image and icon that changes depending on the condition, a swipe and flick 24 hour slider, and the extended 10-day forecast.
I collaborated with the design lead, program manager, and development team, to create the MSN Location Management feature, a site wide feature that enables the user to filter results based on their preferred location. My main role was to develop the visual elements taking into consideration specific user needs and scenarios.
Client
Museum Educators of Puget Sound is a collaborative, community oriented non-profit that focuses on providing resources and professional development for the community.
Challenge
Redesign MEPS logo and website, developing a design that is clean, professional and inviting, speaking to both education and the Puget Sound area.
Design Solution
Created a logo from the idea of a splash, being MEPS is the central point from which resources
expand into the community.
In addition, I Designed and built the website, simplifying the
navigation, adding inviting imagery, and increasing website features such as a calendar option.
Received assistance in writing and developing PHP and Javascript.
Design Solution
I created a conceptual redesign of the restaurant's identity and website. The intention of the project was to refine and establish a more cohesive brand identity, reflecting the tone of the restaurant throughout and establishing an organized and easy to navigate user flow. I hand coded the final product using flash, HTML and CSS.
Client
Casa Verde is a conceptual online company that sells and features eco-friendly furniture and home products. They cater towards creative professionals.
Challenge
Design a professional, yet approachable website using HTML, CSS and Javascript, and bring order to a content heavy home page that features products, resources, and company information.
Design Solution
Organized and created a solid grid on the homepage that calls out company information from sale items to blog posts, allowing the viewer a quick overview of the company while finding their products. In addition I used bright and approachable images with a color scheme that was professional yet youthful.
Client
Theo Chocolates sells high-end specialty chocolates. They focus on sustainable/fair trade practices, and all natural products.
Challenge
Develop an engaging interactive flash product demo featuring a conceptual line of chocolates--Zafra, chocolates with a Spanish Twist.
Design Solution
Brought the chocolate to the viewer creating a hands-on, tangible feel. I photographed the product and developed an animation to tantalize and amuse the viewer's taste buds. It is as if you are opening a box of chocolates and sampling each for yourself.
Challenge
Design an iPhone Application that assists the advanced knitter by organizing their projects and providing an extensive catalog of stitches.
Design Solution
I used a simple, clean design with easy navigation. Emphasis on making it easy for users to find the project or stitch they are looking for in one or two clicks.
