About

I’m a design specialist and problem solver

I’m an analytical creative, leading with empathy for patients and users alike. I have a knack for problem-solving and crafting purposeful experiences. I’m well-versed in any media and technology that I can get my hands on, from ux and web design to animation, branding and hand-lettering. With over 14 years of design experience, working for clients like AstraZeneca, STIHL, and Pandora, I’m solution-focused creator and strategic partner. I enjoy collaboration and seeing how other’s brains work, especially my users.

I have a wonderful husband, Russ and two pups, named Smokey and Cookie. We live on the Eastern Shore in Maryland, just a hop, skip and jump away from the launch ramp, where I paddleboard on sunny Summer evenings.

I'm currently working open to new opportunities.

I was your stereotypically ‘why’ kid.

Curiosity and questions are second nature to me. I’m a creative with an engineer’s brain. I'm always dissecting how something is made. Looking for not only how I can recreate it, but also how it can be improved.

The bonus of the positions I’ve held is getting to teach and nurture young talent. Mentoring is not only rewarding, but it also provides the space to see problems in a new light, from a different perspective. By collaborating, you can find new ways to solve customer problems. I’ve mentored interns and junior designers in print media, digital, ux/ui and across a multitude of programs. I’ve also coached local club field hockey and private lessons for college bound athletes.

In my free time, I like to keep moving. Whether it’s paddleboarding or hiking in Summer or skiing and yoga in the Winter, I’m always looking for an adventure. Growing up, field hockey was a large part of my life and holds a dear place in my heart.

I have the ‘how hard could it be ‘gene’ and generally say yes to exploring most creative projects that cross my path.

My current creative pursuits include:

Air-dried Clay

Keep plants alive

Not buying more plants

hand-lettering

interior design

Gallery walls

nail art

macrame

Crafting a Seamless User Experience

A Comprehensive Guide to my UX Process

Discovery

To understand the project, you must understand user needs and mindset. Align on goals for the rest of the process. Here I utilize user interviews and stakeholder meetings, surveys or workshops to gather insights and set objectives.

Research + Wires

Once goals and objectives are defined, I dive into research. I analyze user behaviors, identifying pain points, and map out user journeys. I also build wireframes, develop the information architecture, and prototypes to test ideas and validate assumptions.

Design

At this point, I begin to create visual design, build out the design system and define the user interface. The design stage is informed by the insights and feedback gathered during the research stage.

Delivery

The final stage include working with developers to implement the design, conducting usability testing, and making any necessary tweaks before launch. Delivery is also an opportunity to gather feedback and continue to iterate on the product.

Nice things people have said:

When Kim is put on a project, I have the utmost confidence that work will be done at 100% effort and it will be a success. Kim is a talented designer, a hard worker, and has all the skill sets for a creative lead. If Kim is on the project, the creative department will be well represented, the account leads will be happy, and most importantly the client will be happy.

Kim is always so thoughtful in her approach to new projects and in addressing client feedback. She is not afraid to raise her hand to ask questions or come chat with me in person. She always makes time to hash out certain details and clarify the information that she needs before jumping into a task.

It’s people like Kim with a proactive and level headed nature, who really are the glue connecting client, account and creative relationships. I’ve always appreciated her patience in explaining things that are not at all my area of expertise, because in doing so, I am better able to relay questions and next steps to the client.

About me