the journey continues…

I am always learning. This blog is a place to embrace that and showcase my process, curiosity and desire to improve and grow my skillset.

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Grids

What makes a design feel effortlessly clean and structured? I explored the classic Swiss style with a minimalist, grid-based poster for the Learn UI Design course. Want to see how it turned out?

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Designing Multi-State Screens

How do you design for an interface that’s always changing? For this RSS feed app challenge, I explored multi-state screens to create a smoother and more intuitive user experience. Turns out, accounting for all the “what ifs” is where real design thinking begins.

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Charts & Data Visualization

Data visualization turns complex info into clear stories. I used charts to share insights and found simple colors work best.

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User Flows

I researched dog walker apps and used user stories to design a flow that meets the needs of both walkers and owners.

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Icons

Icons can reinforce branding and clarity. I practiced creating consistent icons and learned that mastering style takes time.

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Vectors

My first try at vector design features a Pepsi bottle made with basic shapes and tools in Figma. It was a fun challenge that taught me a lot about working with curves.

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Responsive Design

To practice Responsive Design I began with mobile designs and moved to larger screens, making adjustments for layout and spacing to find the best look.

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Component Library

I practiced building a consistent component library while learning how complex managing different states can be.

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Styling Text III

I practiced text styling to create a luxury, masculine, and classic brand feel using drop caps, indents, and formatted quotes.

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Pairing Fonts

Ever wonder how the right font can instantly make something feel more relaxed, playful, or even summery? I explored this by pairing type with beachy visuals to bring the vibe to life.

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Lists & tables

I designed a financial mobile app focused on key features like filtering, search, and expandable transaction details within limited screen space.

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Styling text …again

I explored emphasis through typography using Grotesk for a playful feel and Helvetica with size, color, and opacity changes, while experimenting with price tags to highlight key info.

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Brand & letterform

The text we use should match the brand we are trying to achieve. Here I used text to display clean and simple, fancy, techie, and quirky brands.

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Search & filter

I explored multitype search using autocomplete and recent searches to improve efficiency, with a focus on minimizing steps and returning relevant music results quickly.

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Styling Text

I explored type choices for a luxury brand, landing on Fira Sans with bold, capitalized headings to maintain a clean and trustworthy look.

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Errors

I reviewed the screen for elements that could cause user errors, focusing on clear, judgment-free guidance to support a smoother experience.

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Selection Controls

I optimized selection controls and removed unnecessary inputs to streamline the flight search experience, focusing on clarity, relevant filters, and smarter airport and passenger options.

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Navigation

I redesigned the site as a dashboard focused on discovering jam sessions, combining a map and list view on the homepage for easy access, and added features like event tracking and renamed sections for clarity.

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Gradients

Played around with gradients a bit in my first screen using 4 different types of gradients. The second screen has more coherence between the 4 gradients.

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Dark interface

Here I got to play around with creating a dark interface. I achieved the look by darkening background colors and modifying highlight colors.

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