Former Occupational Therapist Turned UX/UI Designer? I have questions….
Let me answer some of those for you.
My background is unconventional but it gives me an important perspective that lends itself well to UX/UI design and research. Being an occupational therapist is all about figuring out how people from a spectrum of abilities can participate more successfully in daily tasks. Problem solving, collaborating, interviewing, project management - it’s all there.
So why did you become a UX/UI designer?
I have always loved design, but I also love helping people overcome hurdles. The advantage of UX/UI design is that it incorporates aspects of graphic design with my skills as an occupational therapist. I am particularly interested in accessibility and learning more about how to design with marginalized groups in mind.
Experience
UX Design Intern Wings Financial
May to December 2022
Education
Graphic Design BFA University of Minnesota Duluth
Occupational Therapy MOT University of Minnesota
UX Design Certificate Google
Tools
Figma
Adobe XD
Adobe Creative Suite
Balsamiq
UserZoom
What are your UX skills?
Certificates
UserZoom Advanced Certificate
W3Cx Introduction to Web Accessibility Certificate
