Portfolio Samples
interaction design flowchart, easily explains how users will interact with a website or application
data analysis, report given to stakeholders and developers that summarizes usability testing results
mockups, a way of prototyping user interfaces on paper or computer images. In many cases it is best to design the user interface before code is written or hardware is built, to avoid having to go back and make expensive changes
wireframes, a basic visual guide used in web design to suggest the layout of fundamental elements in the interface
icon design, designed for desktop applications or Web sites, an icon is one of many graphic elements that need to work together harmoniously
user interface specifications, written directives that designers follow as they prototype the user interface screens, controls the content and consistency of the graphics and interaction techniques that are presented to the user
heuristic evaluation, a usability inspection method for websites or software that helps to identify usability problems in the user interface (UI) design
Professional Experience
As the owner of Citrus 7 Consulting, I am working with established and start-up companies and educational institutions to develop and improve their products’ usability. I organize and facilitate user experience research and testing. Designing iterative low & high fidelity models individually and as part of multi-disciplinary teams. Using industry standards of information architecture and project management to achieve goals for local and national organizations. Providing deliverables specific for each client, including interaction design flowcharts, data analysis, mock-ups, icon designs, wire frames, graphic user interfaces, brochures, manuals, User Interface Specifications and web sites. Due to proprietary reasons, I cannot post more details of my work. Please contact me directly to discuss any of these projects further.
Clients
Research, advising administration and training staff in utilizing assistive technologies for a non-profit school serving students with emotional and/ developmental disabilities.
Usability Professionals' Association
Website Committee. Content review, editing and management.
UPA2009
Website Committee. Content review, editing and management.
Intellisport
User Interface designer, lead developer and tester for haptic (interactive)
software and devices. Managed usability testing, heuristic evaluation
and reporting for software products. Prototype development. Quality
assurance tester. Led user interface team from initial concept to
production and release.
Data Conversions
Usability research, analysis and testing for enterprise level streaming
video editing software. User interface concept and designer. Streaming
video encoding research, design, and development. QA of software utilizing
Jira Bug and Issue Tracker.
Edgewood Center
Improved the organization’s database interface, budget monitoring, and service performance in multiple departments through usability studies,
benchmark testing, and survey research. Developed software and databases for student/client tracking and employee feedback. Performed task analysis
and wrote HR job descriptions and training manuals for multiple positions. Facilitated meetings for board members, and management teams. Acquired and managed school’s
computer labs. Supervised daily treatment of 65+ students.
Blair Collins Audio
Web site usability testing, design, production and implementation.
