Hi, I'm Heather
I’ve been known to make a big deal of birthdays, turn a whiteboard into a blueprint, and find the silver lining in any situation.
Bachelor of Science in Interactive Arts & Technology, concentration in Interactive Systems
Lead design and research for B2B and B2C e-commerce websites. Conducted and analyzed user research, created journey maps, personas and user stories. Designed website prototypes from sketching, through wireframing, to full-fidelity. Worked closely with clients, project managers and developers, championing human-centered design. Helped establish a company knowledge-base and onboarding program.
UX Design Intern with the Microsoft Garage Internship Program, lead design and research for a security-focused desktop app
UX Design Intern improving overall experience of e-Reading software, product and company websites, and branding licensed software
Designed and built a Squarespace recipe catalog for a New York based Food Education Nonprofit group with custom JavaScript and CSS
Interviewed survivors of domestic violence, designed a full mobile app from sketches to prototype, conducted remote usability testing with domestic violence advocates in healthcare, law enforcement and security roles
Designed logo options for open source bug tracking software
Designed logo, custom typeface, packaging and apparel for flower farm

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