Design with purpose
Prior to Product Design, I worked for many years in non-profits in visual print and web design, as well as managing publications, events, films and databases. I bring this passion into my work as an advocate for users and diverse teams.
Inclusive Design
I’ve spoken about designing for “edge case users” in conferences, and written about it in: Beyond the Binary: 5 Steps to designing gender inclusive fields in your product.
Community Engagement
I believe in bringing communities together across the tech and housing divide. I've coordinated art exhibitions, hackathons, design workshops for First Graduate youth and Barnraises benefiting local non-profits.
Maximizing Impact
For the solo or overworked designer, templates are a fast way to up-level your UX process and evangelize across teams. At DesignMap, I made a series of our most commonly used tools to share with clients and our industry.
Dignity in Design
Visual design, marketing and storytelling for a family service agency engaged donors and supporters while celebrating the achievements and strengths of low-income families.
Changing Perspectives with Film
I coordinated research, filming and translation in Mexico, Uganda and South Africa to produce a short documentary and advocacy report for the U.S. Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.
To boost morale, I produced a delightful music video inspired by Pharrell Williams' "Happy".