Hello, I’m Ann!
Hello, I’m Ann!
Hello, I’m Ann!
I’m a UX Designer driven by curiosity, empathy, and the joy of creating something useful. My journey started out as a Graphic Design major at Mount Mary University—I didn’t have a set plan, but I knew that I wanted to do something creative. Art had always been a huge part of my life, and graphic design felt like a practical path to turn that passion into a career.
While studying, I started working at JCPenney to support myself financially and build independence. What began as a job quickly became a turning point. The longer I worked in retail, the more I noticed the details that shaped customer behavior—what drew people to certain brands, why they feel something toward a certain product, and how small moments shaped their overall experience. That’s when I realized that I didn’t just want to design for aesthetics— I wanted to understand people and design for them.
I’m a UX Designer driven by curiosity, empathy, and the joy of creating something useful. My journey started out as a Graphic Design major at Mount Mary University—I didn’t have a set plan, but I knew that I wanted to do something creative. Art had always been a huge part of my life, and graphic design felt like a practical path to turn that passion into a career.
While studying, I started working at JCPenney to support myself financially and build independence. What began as a job quickly became a turning point. The longer I worked in retail, the more I noticed the details that shaped customer behavior—what drew people to certain brands, why they feel something toward a certain product, and how small moments shaped their overall experience. That’s when I realized that I didn’t just want to design for aesthetics— I wanted to understand people and design for them.
I’m a UX Designer driven by curiosity, empathy, and the joy of creating something useful. My journey started out as a Graphic Design major at Mount Mary University—I didn’t have a set plan, but I knew that I wanted to do something creative. Art had always been a huge part of my life, and graphic design felt like a practical path to turn that passion into a career.
While studying, I started working at JCPenney to support myself financially and build independence. What began as a job quickly became a turning point. The longer I worked in retail, the more I noticed the details that shaped customer behavior—what drew people to certain brands, why they feel something toward a certain product, and how small moments shaped their overall experience. That’s when I realized that I didn’t just want to design for aesthetics— I wanted to understand people and design for them.
That shift led me to UX. I was drawn to the hands-on nature of the work, the problem-solving, and the challenge of designing experiences that are both inclusive and thoughtful. I enjoy pushing myself to learn new processes, explore unfamiliar topics, and turn insights into something meaningful.
That shift led me to UX. I was drawn to the hands-on nature of the work, the problem-solving, and the challenge of designing experiences that are both inclusive and thoughtful. I enjoy pushing myself to learn new processes, explore unfamiliar topics, and turn insights into something meaningful.
That shift led me to UX. I was drawn to the hands-on nature of the work, the problem-solving, and the challenge of designing experiences that are both inclusive and thoughtful. I enjoy pushing myself to learn new processes, explore unfamiliar topics, and turn insights into something meaningful.
The Heart Behind My Design:
The Heart Behind My Design:
The Heart Behind My Design:
Work together as one. The best work happens when everyone brings their unique insights to the same goal.
Work together as one. The best work happens when everyone brings their unique insights to the same goal.
Work together as one. The best work happens when everyone brings their unique insights to the same goal.
Clear communication prevents chaos. A little transparency and respect for people’s time goes a long way in keeping work-life balance… well, balanced.
Clear communication prevents chaos. A little transparency and respect for people’s time goes a long way in keeping work-life balance… well, balanced.
Clear communication prevents chaos. A little transparency and respect for people’s time goes a long way in keeping work-life balance… well, balanced.
Making useful things makes me feel a part of something bigger. It connects me to people-and gives meaning to my work.
Making useful things makes me feel a part of something bigger. It connects me to people-and gives meaning to my work.
Making useful things makes me feel a part of something bigger. It connects me to people-and gives meaning to my work.
Learning truly never stops. Being open to new things and challenges brings new opportunities to my career and life.
Learning truly never stops. Being open to new things and challenges brings new opportunities to my career and life.
Learning truly never stops. Being open to new things and challenges brings new opportunities to my career and life.
I adapt and problem-solve when challenges arise, rather than getting stuck. Being adaptable is key to bringing fresh ideas.
I adapt and problem-solve when challenges arise, rather than getting stuck. Being adaptable is key to bringing fresh ideas.
I adapt and problem-solve when challenges arise, rather than getting stuck. Being adaptable is key to bringing fresh ideas.
What I do when I’m not working:
What I do when I’m not working:
When I am not at my computer working or attending tech conferences, you'll find me reading romance novels on paperback copy or Kindle, watching Dancing With The Stars, or at a coffee shop with an iced coffee.
When I am not at my computer working or attending tech conferences, you'll find me reading romance novels on paperback copy or Kindle, watching Dancing With The Stars, or at a coffee shop with an iced coffee.