Hi! I’m Alysia.
I’m a UX designer with experience in design thinking, facilitation and helping clients understand their audiences. Previously I have worked at an agency working with clients ranging from tourism boards to healthcare consultancies.
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I’m looking for an opportunity where I can continue to create purposeful work. I want to collaborate with a diverse group of people who are eager to share ideas, learn from one another and most of all have fun!
I believe in design
for a brighter future
Our world has been created a multitude of systems that shape our day to day lives. However, as we know these systems do not necessarily have a positive output on our social, environmental, and economic outputs.
My role as a designer has the power to reimagine these systems to benefit people, communities and the planet.
I believe it should be easier for all of us to live more sustainably. Design can help us do that.
EXPERIENCE
UX Designer •
Hugo & Cat
October 2018 - February 2022
Responsible for working with cross-functional teams to transform the digital experiences of our clients. Clients include Experian, DEWALT, Tourism Ireland, S&P Global, ViiV Healthcare (GSK), DCC, Black & Decker, Shell.
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Led the UX thinking of discovery and define phases for projects to create mobile first responsive sites to native apps
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Planned and facilitated design studios and workshops to gain insights from stakeholders, generate ideas and prioritise features for backlog prioritisation
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Ran multiple user research and usability testing sessions to validate solutions and worked with the team to synthesise findings and implement feedback
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Supported development teams to assess technical feasibility and overcome any challenges when building design solutions
UX Teaching Assistant • General Assembly
May 2018 - July 2018
Responsible for supporting the Lead Instructor on the 10 week User Experience design course teaching the core skills to become a UX Designer and provide guidance throughout the job application process.
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Monitored students’ progress through weekly one-to-one career development sessions
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Provided one-to-one critiques and feedback on project work to help students develop skills in UX
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Taught lectures on presentations skills and key design software (Sketch, Invision, Zeplin)
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Facilitated workshops and team building activities to strengthen student confidence and collaboration skills
Designer &
Marketing Assistant • Angel Warranty
July 2016 - January 2018
Worked closely with the web development team and stakeholders to design the brand identity and website for ‘Angel Warranty.’
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Designed the mobile-first responsive site as well as the print materials
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Improved the customer journey by streamlining the checkout process to purchase car warranty
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Designed high fidelity wireframes to communicate ideas to stakeholders and web developers
Freelance
Graphic Designer •
UK/Global Clients
September 2015 - January 2018
Created designs for brands in both digital and print materials, tailored to their business needs. Designs included infographic posters, logo design, brochures,
high-fidelity wireframes, and social media posts.
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Advised clients on the best design strategies to use for their products and desired audiences
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Liaised with internal and external teams and managed multiple projects with strict deadlines
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Ensured client satisfaction by allowing for feedback and further iterations
EDUCATION
UX Design
Immersive Course •
General Assembly
January 2018 - April 2018
Selected as the Teaching Assistant who would support the Lead UX instructor in teaching the next cohort of UX designers.
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• Talked about my experience at General Assembly at
multiple open evenings
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• Appearances:
'What the Heck is UX?'
'My Journey as a Freelancer'
BA (Hons) Design • Goldsmiths College, London
September 2012 - June 2015
Awards: Scholarship of Excellence
Dissertation: “Design For Sustainable Behaviour Change”
WHAT I DO
Skills
User Research
User Flows
Personas
User Testing
Script Writing
Workshop Facilitation
Design Studios
Sketching
Wireframing
Prototyping
UX Documentation
Presentations
Tools
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Sketch
Adobe XD
Invision
Keynote
Hotjar
UserZoom
Omnigraffle
Jira
Devops
G-Suite
Interests
Sustainable Innovations
Music
Dancing
Badminton
Theatre
Psychology
Get in touch if you’re interested in working with me.
CONNECT WITH ME
