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MPX
ThePlatform

User Interaction Design & Usability Research

MPX was a completely revised version of a legacy tool that allows clients to upload and manage large video libraries. The new design features a more personalized workflow for video editors and an innovative panel navigation format. Design work included managing and conducting an in-house usability study with beta users.
SITE DESIGNER
Digital Railroad

User Interaction Design & Usability Research

Site Designer was a redesign of a web-based application that allowed professional photographers to create a portfolio of their work to show to prospective buyers. The goal of the redesign was to create a more flexible, intuitive way to create an online portfolio (hosted on the Digital Railroad site). This was achieved by using drag-and-drop modules and a more logically organized workspace.
SCREEN3
Motorola

User Interaction Design

SCREEN3 was a mobile application that allowed users to configure feeds or channels of interest and receive continuous updates on the idle screen of their phones. Design work included determining interactions for managing memory as channels were added, and ensuring a consistent user experience.
EVEREST
Vulcan Inc.

User Interaction Design & Usability Research

Primary interaction designer for a dynamic, web-based application combining elements of news aggregation, social networking, and content discovery. The goal of the application was to help users stay updated on topics that interest them and receive recommendations for related content. The product required extensive user research and design iteration as well as formal usability testing.
ALLEN BRAIN ATLAS
Vulcan Inc.

Usability Research

Managed the usability research for a web-based application for researching gene expression in the brain. Interviewed scientists to create targeted personas and scenarios. Organized and led two early stage in-house usability studies.
KIRSTEN AGRESTA - Harpist
Freelance client

User interface design & production

Web site redesign for a New York-based professional harpist. The client requested an updated design that was sophisticated and streamlined.
EDIES SHOES
Freelance client

User interface design & production

Creation of a web site to showcase a prominent Seattle shoe store. The primary design goal was to provide a simple, elegant representaton of the merchandise and store atmosphere.
JAMS - Media Management Tool
Loudeye Corporation

User interface design & production

JAMS was the redesign of a legacy tool for managing online radio content. The revised interface provided greater flexibility, enhanced scheduling capabilities and an interface that was easier to maintain.