Who Am i?
Hi, I’m Joey!
A designer, scientist, and content creator with a passion for helping people solve problems, creatively.
But, that’s what everyone says, right? Let's take a look at how I do things differently.
I create designs and interfaces that put users first, while also making experiences fun and engaging!
Understanding users' needs and wants is KEY. But, designing with data doesn't have to be boring!
my user experience strategy
I believe that inclusivity in both research and design is paramount, and that designing for the extreme user is key to having a truly inclusive product. While remaining inclusive, I also love incorporating fun and playful UI and gamification into my designs.
That doesn’t always mean bright colors and and showy animations, and it certainly NEVER means complicated, but what it does mean is that
Designing with data doesn’t have to be boring!
There are 4 main pillars to my UX/UI approach:
Empathy
Trust
Inclusivity/
Accessibility
Fun/
Engaging
Be sure to check out my project case studies to see just how I put this design strategy into design action.
thinking and boxes
The user experience is always at the core of what I do. So, whether I need to think inside the box, push the boundaries, or go completely outside the box, I come up with unique solutions that fit the users' (and client's) needs!
My History
Working for 8 years in environmental consulting, my goal was to solve pollution problems. But, it quickly became clear that the job was more “copy-and-paste, find-and-replace” than creativity.
My tenure in that world did provide me with analytical skills, the ability to manage teams and clients, and, above all, I learned the importance of healthy communication.
My UX/UI Journey
After leaving consulting, I knew I wanted to pursue a more creative career path and I was thrilled when the opportunity was presented to transition into UX and UI design.
I fell in love not only with the opportunity to learn and hone creative skills, but also with the idea of being an advocate for users - creating designs and experiences that consider the users from the very beginning of the process. Solving problems for the users and designing with data and purpose.
As time has gone on, I’ve become more interested in incorporating fun and playful UI and gamification into my designs, which you can see in my project case studies.
Check out my project case studies to see just what I can do!
My resume is also available for reference of my full work and education history.
My content creation
As a creative outlet, I began podcasting in 2019. This was when my passion for creativity and design really solidified.
I began experimenting with iterative improvement - tracking data and attempting to acquire user feedback in order to determine what was “working” and what wasn’t, and making improvements. Similarly, I began honing my UI skills by iterating on YouTube thumbnails and other promotional material to try to determine what appealed to content consumers.
Using the knowledge and skills I developed, I also help others start their podcast journeys! I guide soon-to-be or new podcasters on everything from the technical side (hosting, audio/video editing, thumbnail design, etc.) to the more existential side, like fear of starting out, imposter syndrome, and podfade. Sometimes we work through problems and pain points together - since I'm still learning, too!
I LOVE podcasting and creating content and I love helping people who are passionate about podcasting and the creative process realize their goals.
I've also built and manage online podcasting communities. Sort of podcast support groups that support and celebrate each other.
