about me​
Hi! I'm Ethan. I'm an artist who gets into the details. A traveler who digs new experiences. An optimist who loves to make people laugh. An OG Pokémon-lover. A label-making organizer. And an empathetic UX designer who gets excited about how people think and interact.
I design solutions to help make web experiences better.
When it comes to design, it's all about the user. My goal is always to keep my designs engaging, and to help make a difference for users of all kinds. ​
17 Mile Drive
April 2023
background
Bake Back Better
UX Designer
2023
Google/Coursera
UX Certification
2023
JCO's Arthouse
Gallery Asst Director
2022
Meuse Gallery
Gallery Assistant
2021
Completely reimagined the desktop design and created a new mobile experience for this non-profit. Created and tested with users in Figma and rolled out on Wix. Two weeks post launch mobile usage was up 30%.
Completed a rigorous, hands-on program that covering the design process from end-to-end. Turned my final project into my first official consulting gig.
Planned and promoted gallery exhibitions, working both with artists and customers. Optimized customer flow through the gallery. Created online marketing, social media posts, and emails.
Was the first person to welcome customers into the gallery and explain Simon's creative process. Also assisted sales staff.
BA in Fine Art
Sonoma State University
2021
I'm a classically trained fine artist who has studied composition, color, drawing, and printmaking. My work is deeply detailed and I'm obsessed with finding new ways to make it unique.
skills
Understand users by creating empathy maps, personas, user stories, and journey maps
Defining user pain points
Brainstorming design solutions using Crazy Eights, How Might We, and competitive audits
Creating wireframes and prototypes both on paper and digitally
Developing mockups using visual design elements and principles
Design in both Figma and Adobe XD
Conducting interviews and usability studies
Considering accessibility at every point in the design process