Helping companies grow through design
✦ I’m a senior level product and UX designer with experience in high-visiblity websites and SaaS products.
I’m Allison!
Creating experiences that enhance users’ lives is my passion. I believe in design’s power to make a difference and am dedicated to building products that are both empowering and accessible.
*Open to freelance and contract roles, will consider full-time opportunities that are a strong fit.
Elizabeth M.
“Allison is the best problem-solver I’ve ever worked with. She approaches design with a strategic thoughtfulness and thoroughness that result in seamless, outstanding results. And even beyond the results, she is a genuine pleasure to work with, communicating clearly and often.”
Julie A.
✦ Why you should work with me
Creating impactful user experiences through strategic decisions
As a UX designer with experience in web and SaaS, I bring a unique blend of creative and technical skills to every project. I’ve led high-visibility projects, understand the intricacies of code, and drive projects toward successful outcomes. Here's why I'm the right choice for your next project:
Leadership in high-stakes projects
I’ve led UX initiatives for nationally recognized websites, ensuring that design, functionality, and accessibility meet standards and best practices.
Experienced discovery facilitator
I’ve guided teams through workshops that uncovered insights, aligned stakeholders, and drove the project toward a shared vision.
Strategic vision
My approach goes beyond design. I align user experience with business goals, ensuring that every project I lead is both user-centered and results-driven.
Diverse project experience
From SaaS products to government websites, I’ve worked on a variety of projects, adapting to different industries and user needs with ease.
Hands-on knowledge of code
Coding since middle school, I generally understanding how applications work. I bridge the gap between design and development, ensuring seamless collaboration and execution.
Focus on accessibility and inclusivity
Ensuring accessibility and WCAG compliance is a priority in my work, making sure that the products I design are usable by all.
✦ What I'm thinking about
My blog: strategy, design, accessibility
Designers Should Know About Code, Not How to Code
Recently, I’ve noticed increased conversations among designers about learning to code. Coding is valuable, and I would never discourage anyone from picking it up. In fact, I first learned to code and later focused my career on design. Throughout my design career, I’ve found that some parts of my early coding knowledge have been beneficial. […]
Why Designers and Developers Don’t Always See Eye to Eye
Picture this: a designer spends weeks crafting a visually stunning user interface, only to hear a developer say, “That’s going to be hard to implement.” Tensions rise, deadlines are missed, and both sides feel frustrated. Sound familiar? The relationship between designers and developers is at the heart of creating successful digital products. Yet, their different […]
Curated Clicks – March 18, 2024
A compilation of links I found particularly interesting or helpful during the past week. These are mostly related to UX design or research but can include other things that inspired me or I found fun. Resources Landing Pages ExplainedA dissection of SaaS and creator landing pages of what makes them work. Insightful Articles Beyond the […]