As someone who transitioned into UX design from another career, you’d think I’d be pretty new to the idea of user experience. But, human-centered design has always been an approach I’ve taken in most things I’ve done.
I received my bachelor’s in Psychology and Sociology and then worked in the People & Organization field for a few years as a recruiting program specialist. In my previous career, I designed programs for college students to exceed expectations so that their experience always felt unique and personalized.
When I started studying UX design in a boot camp through Career Foundry, I knew I had found the career I’d been searching for. The biggest motivation in my professional and personal life is to help people reach their goals and accomplish big things for themselves. And I truly believe that UX design can help people on a much larger scale than people realize.
I’m still passionate about design and art outside of work. I’ve been an avid pottery artist since I was 15 years old. I love the practicality and science behind ceramics, all the while being incredibly beautiful works of art.
I’d like to think that my UX journey started with pottery. Creating pieces requires you to think about how the person will use your work - will the handle placement be ergonomic? will the water dribble from the pitcher with this type of spout? Pottery has always allowed me to view products from a human-centered lens.
When I’m not working or on the wheel, you can always find my dog and me on hiking trails, on a paddle board, or camping with friends on the weekends. I love to take advantage of all the natural beauty that the Pacific Northwest provides.