I’m Chantel!
With a degree in Computer Engineering and 4 years of experience in UI/UX, I am able to leverage my technical knowhow to create user experiences that are intuitive and functional.
I like rescue dogs, plant-based foods, and artworks by Roy Lichtenstein… probably in that order.
My favorite resources
My go-to’s when it comes to finding more information about design patterns and principles are the following:
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Expertly crafted articles detailing best practices in design patterns and user research
Rosenfeld Media
Specializes in creating comprehensive publications for UX Design, Product Management, and other related disciplines
O'Reily
Covers a broad spectrum of technology-related topics while detailing the intersection of design and industry trends
My skills
I have a broad range of skills, but of those I would like to highlight the following:
Research
UserTesting.com, Demographic Surveys, Persona Creation, User Journey Mapping
Tools
Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, JS, CSS, HTML, Github, Webflow
Design
Wireframing, Prototyping, Journey Mapping, Style Guides, A11Y
Soft Skills
Project Management, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Problem Solving
👁 Visual Designer II
Iterated mobile prototypes established the design system for Grasshopper, an app that teaches the fundamentals of JavaScript.
💻 Senior UX Consultant
Facilitated successful launches of Oppia's Android app and implemented a web component design system for the website.
🎨 UI/UX Designer
Spearheaded 2 phases of user research, responded to 70+ engineering PRs, and advised GSoC developers by sharing design specs used for feature implementation.
✍🏼 Freelance Designer
Designed an interactive prototype for a travel planning app and contributed to a 2-day design sprint for a blockchain-based renewable energy app.