I start by immersing myself in the project’s context, conducting thorough user research to uncover needs, pain points, and behaviors. This includes stakeholder interviews, competitive analysis, and accessibility in design audits—such as the one that revealed critical compliance issues for the Special Olympics of Texas website. I prioritize quantitative and qualitative data, like the 80% navigation difficulty reported by users, to ground my UI design and UX portfolio in evidence, ensuring inclusivity.

With user research as my foundation, I define clear objectives and constraints, balancing user needs with business goals and technical feasibility. I create user personas, storyboards, and user flows—such as the streamlined volunteer registration process for Special Olympics—to guide the UX design process. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, like those at Onbe and Wipro for Facebook, sparks innovative ideas while keeping the focus on usability design.

I translate concepts into tangible designs, developing wireframes, mockups, and prototyping using tools like Figma. For instance, the Onbe global transfers redesign featured a responsive design dashboard with real-time tracking, iteratively refined to reduce errors by 15%. I emphasize accessibility in design and branding, such as creating a high-contrast style guide for Special Olympics, ensuring UI design is both functional and visually cohesive.

User testing is central to my UX design process, providing actionable insights to refine designs. I’ve adjusted prototyping based on feedback—like adding an “Apply” button to meet accessibility in design standards or relabeling “Join” to “Get Involved”—ensuring the final product meets user expectations. This iterative design approach, seen in the 40% engagement boost for Onbe’s mobile app, drives continuous improvement.

I work closely with developers to bring UI design to life, advocating for user needs throughout implementation. Post-launch, I analyze performance metrics and gather feedback to optimize the experience—such as aligning Onbe’s mobile app to parity with desktop for a seamless responsive design flow. This phase ensures the user experience design remains effective and adaptable over time.