Designing products that people want to use:
Research: actionable insight that addresses users' pain points.
Concepts: product & feature conceptualization, rooted in needs & constraints.
Design: interface design – including visual design & interaction design.
Testing: iterating designs into products that people want to use.
Collaborating with Developers: actualizing products with maximum efficiency.
Design Systems: managing a company-wide design language that streamlines the creative process.
“Alex consistently demonstrated an understanding of our target users, and a refined ability to address their needs with specific designs.” – Dion Richardson, CDF
“Alex is a thoughtful designer with the ability to guide a group towards clarity of vision. [His] grounded, user-focused approach... is incredibly valuable, and I greatly appreciate his contributions.” – Golda Velez, LinkedTrust
Latest:
Launching GreenConnect
Took business objectives & proprietary tech - defined, designed & shipped an app for professional development in the Green Economy. (Lead Designer + UX @ Community Dreams Foundation, 2024-'25)
More Case Studies Coming Soon:
➼ LinkedTrust: User Experience Design & Product Design (public, nonprofit, & government-facing products) [field: blockchain]
➼ NAFC: UX & Design System, increasing conversions [field: healthcare]
➼ IFEL: UX Design for omni-channel experience [fields: business education programs and live events]
➼ Dalit Solidarity: UX Design for web application, increasing conversions [field: nonprofit]
• OPEN for projects
✉️ Email: design@alexhawthorne.com
