“I’ve had the pleasure of working with James as a part of a small but mighty product design team. James is the kind of UX designer who really approaches the whole picture and is able to identify gaps and needs holistically, as well as zoom in; into very high fidelity details of his flows and briefs. He is the kind of designer who has the experience, attention to detail, and kindness to sustain a high-quality effort, and is simply not afraid of hard work. He very often lends a helping hand or mentorship moments to others. I have seen him work thoroughly and steadily on complex projects, as he is someone I trust implicitly to lead and follow through. He is able to unblock himself, which can be a difficult skill amid varying levels of product management and business limitations. He has a great handle on his own acceleration and learning when it comes to UX patterns and best practices, in addition to modern interactions and ideas he is always keen to explore. If it’s not already sufficiently clear, I’d be lucky to work with James again.”
Petaluma, California, United States
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What do you do if users are not actively participating in the design process and providing feedback?
Many great suggestions and perspectives. There can still be situations (due to time constraints, budget, etc) where user testing is not possible. In these worst case scenarios, one of the most valuable things one can do is try to make note of any and all assumptions made during the design process. At least then there is a record of actionable items to test, when circumstances change.
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You’re creating a website for a client. How can you make it stand out from the competition?
As with any user platform, start by identifying the users biggest frustration points with current solutions. This information will help prioritize where resources are spent and set priorities/action items...especially in situations where business goals and user needs appear to conflict.
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Agree or disagree? 😬 I used to think fonts weren't important. ...I was dead wrong. Typography is typically one of the most dominant elements in…
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20 design thought leaders I often recommend: 1. Brian Chesky (design entrepreneurship) 2. Jonathan Courtney (workshop design) 3. John Maeda…
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Figma for UX Designers
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Graphic Designer
Cinnabar Arts Corp. / Cinnabar Theater
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Arts and Culture
Create layouts, branding and maps for fundraising events for this community theater.
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User Experience Design Portfolio
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