About Me
Whether it's a mobile app, website, or flyer, my approach generally remains the same. Take a fuzzy, abstract problem, break it apart, do your research, experiment, and learn something from the outcome. Rinse and repeat until a concrete solution reveals itself.
Design often starts out messy with a lot of questions, feedback, and failed concepts. But that bumpy path tends to smooth out as you find your way to the right solution.
2015 - PRESENT
Independent Designer
I help companies create valuable, intuitive experiences for their users. I've worked with startups, small businesses, and enterprise companies. Projects include software, mobile apps, websites, design systems, design strategy, information architecture, usability testing, experience audits, workshops, and general consulting.
2019 - 2021
Roboflow
I led design at a computer vision startup during its first year of growth. I established the foundation of the product interface, branding, marketing website, blog theme, email templates,
promotional swag, and more.
2016 - 2019
Ace Vantura
In 2016, my boyfriend and I sold most of our things and moved into a camper van full-time, along with our two dogs. Ace Vantura was our home, office, and primary mode of transportation for almost three years.
2016 - 2020
ARAG Legal Insurance
As the only interface designer at ARAG, I worked closely with UX Analysts across six different scrum teams. Along with completing several extensive refreshes of their digital properties, I helped shape their product strategy and launched their first design system.
2013 - 2014
Drake University
I taught Mobile App Design and Development, an interdisciplinary course focused on designing, developing, testing, and marketing Android applications. This class also covered project scoping, prioritization, user needs, usability testing, prototyping, communication, and project hand-off.
2010 - 2015
BitMethod / Change
BitMethod began as a mobile app design and development shop. We created custom iOS and Android apps for clients like
Kum & Go,
80/35 Music Festival, and
SmartyPig. Eventually we launched our own product called Change, a restaurant point-of-sale app for the iPad.