About Me
Hi! I'm Jane.
I'm a designer and strategist who loves tackling challenges head-on. My journey began in industrial design and mechanical engineering, providing a robust problem-solving foundation for my current focus on UX design. Since then, I have taken on a multitude of design disciplines, including industrial design, UX/UI design, visual design, human-centered research & more.
Across my portfolio you'll find a wide range of projects across medical, consumer and industrial sectors. Working across different industries and disciplines has shifted my approach to understanding design challenges and shaped my ability to think more holistically about the bigger picture and the overall impact for the end user.
What motivates me most is the overarching goal of enhancing human experiences through design. I'm intrigued by the ways in which thoughtful design can address challenges, uncover opportunities, and spark joy through solutions grounded in user insights.
Experience
Sep 2023 - Present
UX Designer & Strategist
Stratos Innovation Group
Chicago, IL
Specializing in early-stage innovation strategy consulting for large healthcare/pharmaceutical client. Currently collaborating on two specific projects, including:
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Utilizing design research skills to discover unmet needs and jobs to be done for children with diabetes
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Leading UX/UI design initiative to develop a client’s website in order to enhance and guide their internal design process
Aug 2021 - May 2023
Designer + Strategist
Beyond Design, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Responsible for end-to-end product development consulting, including conducting ethnographic research, developing brand strategies, and designing compelling interfaces, experiences and products for end users. Guiding B2B and B2C clients within consumer, medical, and industrial sectors by leading research and UI/UX initiatives and translating insights into successful solutions that meet stakeholder and end user needs.
2020-2021
Industrial Design Intern
Continental, Inc.
Valparaiso, IN
2020-2021
Marketing Manager
Irish Gardens
South Bend, IN
2020
COVID-19 Operations Project Lead
All Hands & Hearts
Mattapoisett, MA
2018-Present
Graphic Designer
Freelance
First industrial design intern at Custom Crimp, Inc., a subsidiary of Continental Tire. Collaborated with marketing and engineering teams to redesign product line consisting of numerous industrial crimper machines. Conducted stakeholder interviews & research, identified opportunities for ergonomic improvement, and explored functional & aesthetic design concepts with a new established brand identity.
Managed and directed all promotional events for campus floral shop, including developing new campaigns, designing brand graphics, overseeing social media outreach, and negotiating with campus partners and vendors to promote business and extend publicity.
Led a COVID-19 emergency response team for an international non-profit natural disaster relief organization. Conducted extensive research in order to establish a new framework for volunteer programs to safely resume operation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally created compelling visual designs to promote operational standards and encourage proper safety practices for volunteers.
Completed a variety of freelance graphic design work for various clubs and organizations on Notre Dame’s campus. Additionally, worked with a client to generate content for a wedding event, including logos, invitations, signage, and programming layouts.
Education
2016-2021
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
B.A. Industrial Design
University of Notre Dame
South Bend, IN
Graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame, where I completed a 5 year dual-degree program majoring in both mechanical engineering and industrial design. Worked on numerous cross-disciplinary projects collaborating with peers from both design and engineering backgrounds, as well as leading a team of students for the Design for America club.
Honors & Awards
March 2021
Industrial Designer Society of America (IDSA) Student Merit Award Finalist
University of Notre Dame
Selected as the 2021 University of Notre Dame representative for the Industrial Designers Society of America Student Merit Award.
Jan 2020
Student Design Competition Honorable Mention Award
International Housewares Association
Chicago, IL
Received an Honorable Mention Recognition for the 2020 International Housewares Association Student Design Competition. Designed a TPAK Camping Hygiene and Waste Disposal device for campers and backpackers.