Hi, I'm Sara, a multidisciplinary designer with experience in UI development & UX design.
Design means so much more to me than "making a website look pretty". Design is problem solving. The awareness of the multiple meanings of design has lead me to develop a process of how I can use my skill sets to solve a problem.
Empathy for my users is my main priority when solving these complex problems. I can say that I am humbled to work in a career where the learning is always exciting and continuous. Below you'll see some of the steps I have taken to continue learning in this field.
When I'm not glued behind my computer, you catch me on the slopes or trying to find new music, check out my Spotify for some cool tunes.
- Languages:
- HTML5
- CSS/SASS
- Javascript
- Frameworks:
- Bootstrap
- jQuery
- React
- Node.JS
- Wordpress
- Tools:
- VS Code
- Github
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe XD
- Mac OS X
- Sketch
FULL STACK WEB DEVELOPMENT
University of Denver
Over 24 weeks, I attended informative lectures and took part in a variety of individual and team exercises, working independently and in groups, in the classroom and at home. Homework assignments provided an opportunity to apply what I’ve learned and build on it. I was apart of a comprehensive learning experience that modeled this program after real world corporate environments. It gave me true insight into a “day in the life” of a full stack developer. Skills included:
Create a home on the web to showcase skills
Build 3 complete sites from concept
Commit code to a shared repository
USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN BOOT CAMP
General Assembly Denver
As technology changes and more media outlets compete for customers’ time, providing an enjoyable experience is critical to both attracting and keeping users. The aim of taking this course was to demystify UX by giving a practical and simple introduction to what UX is while also explaining some of its core concepts of usability. This is a field that affects all areas of business. Main objectives in this course were:
Practiced the design thinking methods and strategies that lead to successful products.
Understand how UX fits into a team's workflow.
Gained knowledge of the terminology of UX Design along with useful tips and resources
Hands-on exercises including: research, scenarios, personas, card sorting, user flows, prototyping, and user testing.
Practice collaboration, brainstorming, and sketching skills.
