UX DESIGNER & RESEARCHER WITH 6+ YEARS OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

David Makes Your User’s Experiences Delightful.

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MY APPROACH

User-Centered Design:
A Process Driven by User Needs

I follow a user-centered design (UCD) process in my work, which means that I put the needs of the user at the center of everything I do. This process consists of five stages: research, ideation, prototyping, evaluation, and launch. My design process is iterative, which means that I constantly go back and forth between the different stages. For example, if I get feedback from users that a prototype is too difficult to use, I will go back to the ideation stage and come up with new ideas.

My UCD Process

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KEY SKILLS

My Methods For Thoughtful Design

I leverage a variety of user research and design methodologies and tools to develop effective solutions that meet the needs of my users.

Research & Evaluation

User interviews

Contextual inquiry

Participatory design

Card sorting

User surveys

Usability testing

Heuristic evaluations

Accessibility reviews

Ideation & Prototyping

Ideation workshops

Persona generation

Sketching

Affinity diagramming

User flows

Wireframing

Rapid prototyping

Information architecture

Technical

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketch

Balsamiq

Framer

HotJar

Maze

Optimal Workshop

UserTesting

WHY WORK WITH DAVID?

Designing Products and Services that Users Love

User-Centered Design Expert

With over 6 years of professional experience in user-centered design, I have a proven track record of success in creating user-friendly and effective products and services. I have worked with a wide range of clients, from federal agencies to private startups, to help them achieve their business goals while also meeting the needs of their users.

Master of Human-Centered Design

My Master of Science in Human-Centered Design and Engineering from the University of Washington has given me the skills and knowledge to design products and services that are truly user-centered. I understand the importance of user research, usability testing, and accessibility, and I use these principles to guide my design process.

UX Designer and Researcher

I am both a UX designer and researcher, which allows me to have a deep understanding of the user experience throughout the entire product development lifecycle. I am skilled at conducting user research, creating user personas, developing user flows, and designing wireframes and prototypes. I also have experience in usability testing and A/B testing.

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UX CASE STUDIES

Featured UX Design + Research Projects

WHO I WORK WITH

Helping Clients Achieve Their Goals

I've partnered with a wide range of clients in diverse industries to help them achieve their goals. For example, I helped the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs improve the user experience of their website and I collaborated with Baystate Health to rebuild their patient portal.

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CONTACT DAVID

Let’s Work Together!

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