Hi I'm Valerie 👋
A UI/UX Designer that specializes in positive impact projects.
With a background in Marketing and User Psychology, I approach design intuitively. I love to design experiences that empower people to become their best selves and drive positive behavioral change.
mobile DESIGN / b2c
Designing a Group Meetup Feature to help travelers connect in real life
Swanned
0 → 1 Research & web design/ b2b
Designing a B2B platform that turns employee data into actionable workplace insights
Workplace.OS
0 → 1 Research & web design/ b2C
Building a scalable mental health MVP from 0 → 1
Mindspring
Testimonials 💡
"Valerie always impressed her audience with her ability to create beautiful, elegant designs that elevated everything from presentation decks and prototypes to market-facing software products. Her keen eye for detail ensured that all deliverables were not only functional but also visually stunning.
-Nick S. - UX Principal, Mach49
"I was incredibly impressed, and grateful, for how collaborative, open, and willing Valerie was as a teammate, especially in an extremely dynamic, ambiguous, and challenging environment."
-Dave L.- Entrepreneur in Residence, Mach49
"Valerie was kind enough to present her portfolio to a group of new UX Designers. It was quickly evident how great of a communicator Valerie is. She articulated her thinking that has led her to successful outcomes in an encouraging way for students (which as a former teacher myself, I must name that skill is quite rare).
-Rhye M. - UX Designer, Springboard
"Valerie is an experienced UX designer who uses her eye for detail to empower and enhance any team she is part of. Her reliability and work ethic ensured projects and design workshops ran smoothly. She contributed innovative ideas during brainstorming sessions, showcasing her out-of-the-box thinking."
-Laura G. -CX Researcher, Mach49
Hi, I'm Valerie 👋
UI/UX designer living in Los Angeles with 4 years of experience.
As a UX Designer with a Marketing background, I view design as more than just what happens inside a product, but also a journey that begins before someone even interacts with it and continues long after. I think about the choices users make, the behaviors behind them, and how design can guide and empower those decisions.
Besides design, I'm a wellness advocate and spend a lot of my time staying active through running, pilates, and trying new healthy recipes. I'm also passionate about mental health and love educating myself on emotional wellbeing.
As I immerse deeper into the world of UX/UI design, I'm especially excited about the role of AI and mental health, and how AI can create more emotionally intelligent user experiences.
