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Step-by-Step Design
The key to effective step-by-step design is to meet people where they are. Some users may be hesitant while others are impatient. Finding ways to appeal to different audience types at the same time can make all the difference.
Visual Design
The aesthetic is often what people notice first. It’s a powerful way to attract and engage your audience. Whether I design the UX, the UI, or both, I always make it a priority to marry the functional and aesthetic goals of the business.
IoT + Wearables + Fitness
At HTC, I had the chance to explore the internet of things in a very broad sense as the company considered emerging market opportunities. Partnering closely with product planning, user research, and industrial design, I facilitated a
Phone Customization
At HTC, I led UX for initial and early releases of HTC Themes, a way to personalize the look and feel of HTC’s mobile interface. First, I worked closely with executive leadership on business goals, design strategy, and product roadmap. Next, I
Media + Entertainment
At HTC, I designed several new and updated experiences for HTC’s core apps and services. This included a complete overhaul of their media syncing desktop app, and
Automotive
At Microsoft, I helped a new design team start envisioning the connected car of the future. Using an Agile-based sprint process, I first identified a working task list, and
Messaging + Groups
At Microsoft, I partnered with a cross-discipline (BXT) planning team to investigate, explore, and present better ways to keep in touch. I drove official design of approved features through
Keyboard + Text Input
At Microsoft, I was a key contributor in the creation of an award-winning mobile platform, Windows Phone 7. I led design of all text input experiences and delivered a solution highly praised by
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