Create With
Em
Em THompson
UX/UI, Graphics + Web Designer
At the intersection of art and science, I use my education in psychology and my love for art to approach design challenges with curiosity, empathy, and enthusiasm.
What I do
From understanding your users to leading design sprints to testing and delivering the final product, I lead projects from inception to implementation.
UX + PRODUCT Design
Are you looking to create exceptional digital experiences that captivate your audience and drive meaningful engagement?
As a UX/UI designer, I can elevate users' experience and perception of your brand or product while saving you the time and energy!
Project Management
Searching for an organized, solution-oriented designer to lead a team to success?
I can help! I specialize in planning, resource management, and quality control to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to satisfaction of stakeholders.
Graphics + Illustrations
Do you want a passionate and determined individual with a desire to learn, grow, and contribute to your product success?
My creativity, skill, and an in-depth familiarity with the Adobe Suite & Procreate software allow me to take your branding to the next level.
MY CV
Design Experience
12/2023-Present
Healthcare2U, LLC
Graphics, UX & Web designer
Creating social media graphics and print collateral, managing WordPress websites, and developing standard operating procedures for the company's visual and web designs across multiple platforms.
Responsible for implementation of review software (Ziflow), project management tools (Monday.com) and editing product information materials.
04/2023-Present
Freelance
Ux/UI Designer
Branding overhaul and e-commerce responsive website redesign for an Austin-based studio.
08/2021-02/2022
Sleep Better Austin (Start-up)
Program Manager
Managed a sleep program within Austin Heart cardiology clinics by acting as liaison between the sleep medicine physicians and Sleep Better Austin startup company to educate, test, and deliver diagnostic results to patients.
01/2017-05/2020
Ohio University
Health Promotion
Peer health educator
Wrote, designed,, and presented interactive programs on a range of topics to provide students with a fun, safe, and engaging way to learn about campus safety, sexual wellness, and healthy relationships.
06/2017-06/2018
Ohio University
Recycling & Zero Waste Management
Graphic Designer
Managed annual recycling and waste management campaigns for campus move in days and move out days, tracked numbers for annual recycling competitions, and created digital and printed materials including but not limited flyers, vinyl signage, and desktop designs.
Education
2023
University of Texas at Austin
UX/UI Design Bootcamp
Acted as project manager for two team projects leading one e-commerce website redesign for local small business owner and one original mobile app design; lead UX research, design sprints, and information architecture restructuring for a government website redesign for iOS and web platforms; created style tiles and moodboards to guide construction of UI libraries & branding materials.
2016-2020
Ohio University
B.S. biological sciences,
minor in psychology
Software
Skills
Research
Interviewing
Usability Testing
Focus Groups
Design
Wireframing
Information Architecture
Visual Design
Development
WordPress
SquareSpace
Square
HTML5
CSS
JS
Ziflow
Additional Software
Miro
Slack
Trello
Google Suite
Microsoft Suite
Sketch
Procreate
Monday.com
Testimonials
See what my clients + colleagues have to say about me!
Katie Gaebe
Small Business Owner
Cosmic Wax Studio
Em’s work on my website was incredible. They were so incredibly intuitive to my needs/wants for my business and had ideas that I didn’t even know how to voice. Everything came out beautifully I would recommend their work to anyone. The hardest part of the design process was choosing between all of the options I was presented with, they were all done with such care and dedication. I was truly blown away.
Ana Mathew
UX/UI Designer
UT Austin Bootcamp
It was a pleasure to work with Em on this project! She stayed organized, kept us focused on the big picture, and had a great balance of suggesting new ideas while being open to others'. Em’s dedication and passion were evident, and they consistently motivated our team to strive for excellence. Her collaborative nature and exceptional organizational skills makes them an invaluable asset to any project.
Alyse Balderrama
UX/UI Designer
UT Austin Bootcamp
Working with Em was an amazing experience and I wholeheartedly recommend her for any project or team. They are an outstanding project manager who will deliver exceptional results. Her strong leadership, attention to detail, impeccable organizational skills, and design skills render them an indispensable asset on any team!