Hello, I’m Chelsea—a UX/UI designer, multimedia artist, and outdoor enthusiast.

My background is rooted in the fine arts. I attended the Maryland Institute College of Art, where I discovered how to channel my creative background into technology. Focusing on human behavior and digital interaction led me directly into the UX/UI career path I am pursuing today.

Beyond the screen, my biggest inspiration is the natural world. A few years spent living in Denver solidified how much nature influences everything I do, directly inspiring my design aesthetic, my travel destinations, and my love for gardening, kayaking, and exploring the outdoors. I’m also an avid traveler, always tracking down new cultures and perspectives to bring back to my work and gather fresh inspiration.

 

Work History

 

Sr. UX/UI Design | UW Health

  • I lead end-to-end product design, directing initiatives from foundational user research to high-fidelity interactive mockups.

  • I collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver strategic UX solutions that  comply with brand guidelines and WCAG accessibility standards.

  • I manage the creation and implementation of a comprehensive design system across core brands to ensure platform-wide cohesion.

UI/UX Designer | AkitaBox

  • Scaled the product from an early-stage startup to an established platform as the sole designer for 5.5 years.

  • Established and implemented the company’s first cohesive design system from scratch, working closely with engineering to unify the entire software suite.

  • Designed AkitaBox’s first mobile app for facility maintenance technicians, optimizing field data collection workflows.

  • Partnered directly with clients and cross-functional teams to translate business goals into elegant solutions, resulting in patented work.

Digital Designer | The Integer Group

  • Designed responsive web layouts, promotional sites, and digital assets from wireframes for major beverage brands, including Starbucks® at Home and Seattle’s Best® and Tazo®.

  • Collaborated with creative and technical teams to maintain strict brand integrity across high-traffic consumer websites.

UI/UX Designer & Front-End Developer | Email on Acid

  • Led the end-to-end UX lifecycle and front-end development for all platform products over a two-year tenure.

  • Conducted user research, A/B testing, and wireframing to continuously optimize user workflows and platform interactions.

  • Designed and developed the flagship “Email Editor” tool from concept to launch, aligning technical requirements with customer needs to deliver one of the platform’s most heavily used features.

Early Career Experience

  • Production Artist / Developer: Spent 3 years building custom, responsive WordPress themes, designing site mockups, and mentoring digital interns at a Milwaukee marketing.

  • Graphic Designer / Front End Developer: Kohl’s Corporate & several Milwaukee creative agencies.

 

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