ON PAPER...
👋 Hello! I'm a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience, bringing a robust repertoire of skills that span user research, information architecture, UX/product design, interaction design, visual design, and user interface design. Throughout my career, I've been recognized as a strategic leader and creative problem solver, with a track record of leading projects to success.
🔍 My expertise lies in the development of intuitive and impactful solutions to complex challenges. When it comes to work, I am known for my rational approach, optimistic attitude, intentional questions, and love for brainstorming with post-it notes and on whiteboards (or MIRO). I enjoy understanding users – their needs, goals, and frustrations – and advocating on their behalf. This balance drives the creation of universal, accessible, inclusive, and delightfully engaging digital products.
💡 As a multidisciplinary creative, my passion lies in harnessing the power of design thinking to navigate ambiguity. I bring a user-centric focus to every project I lead, ensuring that my designs not only meet functional requirements but also foster positive user experiences.
🔬 At the intersection of AI, Design, and Big Data, I find my curiosity peaked. I am excited to delve deeper into this convergence, exploring ways to synchronize and leverage these disciplines to innovate within fintech, e-commerce, media, tech, and healthcare industries.
🌐 My ultimate goal? To create digital experiences that resonate with users worldwide, bringing forth the profound power of UX in shaping the future of digital interactions.
I strive to always be up on the latest industry buzz, and love to keep pace with the ever-evolving technologies and techniques that dictate the design world. As a highly motivated individual, I am eager to learn and grow in the user experience design world and earn my place in the next-gen of digital rock stars.
IN PERSON…
My enthusiasm for life is contagious and my positive energy, adventurous spirit, and fun sense of humor make me an all-star team member. I am always eager to explore the world, try new things, and help others along the way. I thrive in collaborative atmospheres, am a voracious reader, an avid runner, and you-can-figure-out-anything-through-YouTube kind of learner. I am on a mission to be a little bit better tomorrow than I am today.
B T DUBS... I am also a serious jokester—you can always count on me for a good laugh or an aptly placed GIF.
I believe the holy trinity of food is coffee, ice cream, and tacos and in my free time I paint and take pictures of Austin’s live music scene! Check out some of my work here
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“Lia is an excellent UX partner and has been a pleasure to work with. Even with many different projects on her plate, she has always been a team player and is able to pick up work for different squads when necessary. Her deep understanding of the customer allows her to translate designs across different experiences (desktop, mobile web, and mobile app) with ease. She always carefully considers tradeoffs and edge cases while making design decisions, and proactively solicits feedback from customers, associates, and internal stakeholders before finalizing her designs. Lia is transparent and builds trust with both her team and the broader stakeholder group by providing frequent updates and demonstrations for the features she is responsible for. I’ve also seen her take an active role in projects outside of her typical responsibilities, most notably by advocating for accessibility.”