OBJECTIVE: Redesign the Twisted Tech website to embody a tech-inspired aesthetic and prominently feature brand colors throughout the design.
BACKGROUND: Twisted Tech IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT solutions and support for businesses in the greater Houston area. They offer services such as managed IT services, cybersecurity solutions, cloud computing, and IT consulting. Twisted Tech IT aims to optimize client operations by delivering reliable, secure, and scalable IT solutions tailored to their specific business needs.
PROCESS: In redesigning Twisted Tech's website, I prioritized emphasizing branding throughout the process. Collaborating closely with the creative team, we integrated elements that reflected Twisted Tech's commitment to reliable and innovative IT solutions. By focusing on user experience, visual appeal, and maintaining consistent branding elements, we ensured the new website effectively communicated their expertise and service offerings while enhancing overall usability and client engagement.
UX/UI Design Mobile App Development
OBJECTIVE: Collaborate with a local artist to develop an engaging app where users create their own brunch in a game-like experience while also finding nearby brunch restaurants.
BACKGROUND: Inspired by the watercolor artwork of local artist Ekaterina Orlovie, this project aimed to integrate her artistic style into a unique mobile app that combines a playful brunch creation game with a restaurant locator.
PROCESS:
Research: Conducted a thorough analysis of existing brunch restaurant locator apps to identify gaps and opportunities for differentiation. Focused on creating a fun, visually appealing app that highlights the artist's work.
Concept Development: Determined the app’s functional hierarchy, researched content and competition, identified the target audience, and set clear goals and outcomes. Developed naming, mapping, and testing strategies.
Prototyping: Created a non-visual paper prototype and tested it with several users, gaining valuable insights and identifying areas for improvement.
WIREFRAMING: Developed rough digital wireframes using Adobe InDesign, focusing on logical user experiences and navigation. This was my first wireframing experience, and it was rewarding to consider user interactions step-by-step.
OUTCOME: Successfully integrated Ekaterina Orlovie's artwork, creating a cohesive and engaging app that stands out in the market.
OBJECTIVE: To design a website for The Texas Theater illustrating the theater's cultural significance. This was one of the concepts presented to the client.
BACKGROUND: The Texas Theater is a historic movie theater located in Dallas, Texas, known for its cultural significance and contributions to the local arts scene. Originally opened in 1931, it continues to serve as a hub for independent films, live performances, and community events, preserving its legacy as an iconic venue in Dallas' entertainment landscape.
PROCESS: As the lead designer tasked with redesigning The Texas Theater's website, I collaborated closely with the project manager from 1558 Brand Agency and web developer to fulfill the client's vision. Understanding the theater's cultural significance, we aimed to create a website that not only honored its heritage but also provided a modern and user-friendly experience. I incorporated elements that highlighted the theater's history while enhancing functionality and aesthetics. Through iterative design processes, clear communication, and seamless collaboration with the developer, we successfully delivered a website that met the client's expectations and effectively showcased The Texas Theater's unique offerings and community impact.
CLIENT: University of California, Riverside, Student Recreation Center
PROJECT: My task was to design the university’s recreation mobile app while staying within the confines of the Fusion Recreation Software interface. The design is user friendly, visually appealing, and intuitive. Users would be able to quickly find upcoming classes, outdoor trips, facility hours and more.
OBJECTIVE: To develop the website for Herrin Aerospace with a quick turnaround.
BACKGROUND: Herrin Aerospace specializes in providing high-quality aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Based in Arkansas, they serve a diverse range of clients in the aerospace industry with a commitment to safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
PROCESS: I collaborated with the 1558 Brand Agency creative team and a web developer to redesign Herrin Aerospace's website. We focused on enhancing user experience by creating a modern, streamlined interface that showcases their aviation services effectively. By integrating responsive design principles and collaborating closely with stakeholders, we ensured the new website not only met but exceeded Herrin Aerospace's goals for functionality, aesthetics, and user engagement.
UX/UI Design Project: Creating the visual elements of a mobile app.
OBJECTIVE: To learn interface conventions, setting the look and feel of a project, designing interface elements, sketching an interface during a course in Visual Elements of UI Design from the California Institute of the Arts.
BACKGROUND: Inspired by my love of music and a previous art project where I transposed my sleeping brainwaves into music. This is a heart rate monitor/mobile app that turns your heart rate into a musical soundtrack. For anxious individuals who wish to monitor levels of stress and reduce anxiety from daily hassles and major events, you can record the electrical signals from your body, and the app provides immediate feedback, turning your body’s data into music. Process This image below shows the pre-design stage where I created a mood board for the app. This represents a broad picture of what the app might feel and look like after considering who the app is for.
ELEMENTS: Final UI design, mood board, icons and symbols created using Adobe Illustrator.
OBJECTIVE: To develop the website for Camp Clayton with a quick turnaround.
BACKGROUND: Clayton Youth Enrichment offers day camps that provide educational and recreational activities for children during school breaks and summer months. Located in Clayton, North Carolina, these camps aim to foster personal growth, social skills, and creativity in a safe and supportive environment.
PROCESS: I collaborated closely with the project manager to understand the organization's goals and requirements for the new site, focusing on enhancing user engagement and navigation. Working with the 1558 Brand Agency team I incorporated playful design elements that appealed to the client's vision, ensuring the website reflected the lively and educational nature of their day camps.
Throughout the process, I maintained clear communication with the web developer to ensure the feasibility of design concepts and seamless integration of features. By prioritizing user experience and visual appeal, we created a responsive and intuitive website that resonated with Clayton Youth Enrichment's target audience. The final result was a website that not only met the client's expectations but also enhanced their online presence and effectively showcased their programs and values.
OBJECTIVE: To develop the website for Centennial Roofing with a quick turnaround.
BACKGROUND: Centennial Roofing is a family-owned business specializing in residential and commercial roofing services. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, they focus on providing high-quality roof installations, repairs, and maintenance. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and professional integrity, Centennial Roofing aims to protect homes and businesses with durable roofing solutions tailored to individual needs.
PROCESS: I designed a new website to enhance Centennial's online presence and user experience. I collaborated closely with project managers, ensuring the website meets their specific goals and aligns with their branding. I worked alongside web developers, translating design concepts into functional and visually appealing interfaces that highlight Centennial Roofing's services and professionalism.
OBJECTIVE: To develop the UI design for Christian Womens Job Corps website with a quick turnaround.
BACKGROUND: Since 2005, the Ellis County-based Christian Women’s Job Corps (CWJC) has impacted hundreds of lives in North Texas, offering tuition-free job skills training, interpersonal development, career readiness support, and fostering confidence and self-worth in women from diverse backgrounds. Their 12-week programs, available in day or evening sessions, include computer skills, resume writing, financial management, communication skills, mentorship, Bible study, and compassionate support. CWJC, a nonprofit ministry, operates as part of a larger network of over 160 sites across the U.S. and internationally, supported by fundraising events and volunteers committed to empowering women through holistic training and spiritual guidance.
PROCESS: Working collaboratively with a project manager, art director, and web developer, we meticulously crafted a website for CWJC that resonated with their mission and goals. The project manager ensured clear communication and deadlines were met, while the art director provided a visually appealing design that aligned with CWJC's compassionate and professional image. The web developer implemented functional features like easy navigation, success story showcases, and donation capabilities. Together, our team delivered a website that not only met but exceeded the client's expectations, showcasing their programs effectively and enhancing their ability to connect with participants, donors, and volunteers.
OBJECTIVE: With the 1558 Brand Agency team, I designed a new website for a non-profit group that builds bridges between community leaders and students. The group makes a positive impact on students and the community.
PROCESS: With a few weeks to complete the site, we worked with the client to determine the best needs for the organization while following existing brand guidelines. I created a site while referring to inspirational sites provided by the client, photos of actual student participants, and after several productive meetings with feedback to ensure the client was getting a solid site, I created a dynamic site that mirrored the spirit and energy of the organization. I also provide the client with concept hero images to assist them with capturing photography for the website.
OBJECTIVE: Design a new website for Clayton Youth Enrichment, he largest child care provider in Fort Worth, Texas.
PROCESS: This was a large web project that went through several concepts and tweaks. I created wireframes and UI in Adobe XD, I worked closely with 1558 Brand Agency project manager, CEO, copywriters, and web developers to complete this 28+ page website.
OBJECTIVE: To develop the UI design for chamber website with a quick turnaround.
BACKGROUND: The Waxahachie Chamber is a business chamber in Waxahachie and Ellis county, Texas. They are one of the larger chambers, based on number of members, in the area. They help their members:
• Gain credibility within their business community
• Market/promote their businesses• Participate in educational opportunities relevant to business owners
• Access their referral directory and city relates events/info
PROCESS: This was a quick turnaround project. The project manager provided me a client questionnaire and site map. After initial rough sketches with paper and pencil, then feedback from the team, I created a few pages of this site using Adobe D. I work with the 1558 Brand Agency team to polish up the final site.
CLIENT: MCA Denver
PROJECT: A collaboration project with the University of Denver. The Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver, Colorado wanted to incorporate a digital handheld device that allowed visitors to have an engaging interactive experience at the museum. The device was created to provide information about artwork, events, artists, and the library with video, audio, games, and more. Collaborating artists worked closely with MCA staff and designers to create a device that reflected MCA's branding and was easy to navigate by a variety of users.
Collaborators: Laleh Mehran, Christopher Coleman, Mark Lopez, Claire Bow, Daniel McGlynn, Amy Jones, Benjamin Zenner, Ross Branthover, Sarah Soriano, Kevin Moloney, Leo Kacenjar, Andrew Baldwin
