Hello WORLD, I am EM

I create to
Em

About me

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 help you from inception to presentation of masterful ideas. 

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

If you are searching for an organized, solution-oriented designer to lead a team to success, I can help you!


I excel at 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 & Web designer

Creating social media graphics and print collateral, managing WordPress sites, and developing standard operating procedures for the company's visual and web designs across multiple platforms.

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

Figma
90%
Illustrator
85%
Photoshop
65%
InDesign
80%

Skills

<span data-metadata=""><span data-buffer="">Research
Interviewing
Usability Testing
Focus Groups


Design
Wireframing
Information Architecture
Visual Design

Development
WordPress
SquareSpace
Square
HTML5

CSS
JS

Additional Software
Miro
Slack
Trello
Google Suite
Microsoft Suite
Sketch
Procreate

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!

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