"It’s crucial to be open, communicative and adaptive. In real practice, design is a messy and explorative process….no two projects or even processes are ever the same."
About me
I am a freelance UX/UI Designer with a passion for silversmithing and the outdoors. My natural curiosity for crafting fuels my innovative approach to design, blending creativity with user-centric problem-solving. With extensive experience leading projects of all sizes from concept to completion, I excel at delivering thoughtful, impactful solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, and user needs.
Experience
Freelance UX/UI Designer
Clients: Aislinn Dunne Rebirthing & Ann Marie Counselling and Wellbeing July 2024 – Present
Conducted user research using interviews, surveys, and competitor analysis to identify key user personas (e.g., individuals with ADHD, anxiety, and addiction recovery needs).
Designed wireframes, prototypes, and accessibility-friendly interfaces, devising an onboarding strategy for product launch and adoption in the market. (how to position product in the market).
Created a personalized quiz-based onboarding system tailored for ADHD and addiction recovery audiences, achieving 85% task success during usability tests.
Introduced a chatbot-integrated scheduling tool, with real-time human support options to address user anxiety and increase appointment booking.
Designed the website's navigation and taxonomy to help users easily identify and access the appropriate services.
Senior Designer Studio DSQ, Dublin, Ireland February 2016 – May 2023
Delivered cross-sector interior design projects from concept to handover, effectively managing client expectations and addressing pain points to deliver user-focused, functional spaces.
Led cross-functional teams to execute hospitality, retail and commercial design projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
Facilitated client workshops to align user needs with business goals, leading to measurable improvements in client satisfaction and project outcomes.
Optimized retail layouts using customer journey data, increasing foot traffic flow efficiency.
Led iterative design reviews and evaluations to enhance user-focused spatial solutions for large-scale projects.
Design Consultant & Interior Designer
Arii Smits, Split Watermelon, Altis Architecture - (Sydney, Australia) 2009 – 2014
Douglas Wallace - (Dublin, Ireland). 2006 – 2008
Delivered cross-sector interior design projects from concept to handover, effectively managing client expectations and addressing pain points to deliver user-focused, functional spaces.
Created designs for high-profile hospitality projects, elevating guest satisfaction by focusing on ergonomic functionality and immersive experiences.
Designed branded interior spaces that improved customer engagement, contributing to increased repeat business.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects met client objectives and maintained consistency with brand identity.
Skills
Education
Professional Diploma in UX Design
UX Design Institute
August 2023 - February 2024Certificate in Graphic Design
National College of Art & Design2008
BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture & Design
University of Lincoln
September 2001 - June 2004
Awards & Recognition
Mixology23 Project of the Year: Workplace interiors nomination for Bord Bia Global Hub 2023
Condé Nast Listed Cliff House Hotel: Named a top European hotel for interior design
Visual Merchandising Award: Winner, Go Fresh, Dublin 2008