I have a passion for design and problem solving. My strengths in User Research and User Interface combined with my extensive knowledge in graphic design reinforces my roles when working with product design and development teams to integrate the principles of usability or user centered design into the product development process.As a goal driven designer I commonly find myself operating across numerous platforms, working in cross functional roles. I have worked with all size companies, from start up organizations, non profits, and larger corporations, collaborating to develop successful visual solutions aimed to increase social and economic gains by improving visual presence through the use of user-driven communications, best practices, quantitative and qualitative research, understandings, and value added resources. I am invested in finding design solutions to improve customer experience and user engagement. In addition to my visual design work I have also taught design and color studies at Philadelphia College of Art, Philadelphia, PA and Northeastern University, Boston, MA.Roles/Skills:UX/UI Design, Product Design, Visual Design, Ideation, Sketching, Strategy & Planning, Prototyping, User Centered Research, Affinity Mapping, Personas, Empathy Maps, Information Architecture, Using Best Practices, Design Systems, User Testing, Site Maps, User Flow Maps, Wire Flow, Wire Frames, Project Management, Client and Vendor Collaboration, Drawing, Illustration, Photography, Photo-Retouching, Pre-Press and Production Technical/Software: Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator; InDesign; Photoshop; AcrobatFigmaSketchMiro OverflowMicrosoft Word & PowerPointGoogle Slides & DocsQuickbooksWeb Software: Wordpress, Wix, SquareSpaceConstant ContactHTML