About me

I’m a Senior Product Designer who has a passion for creating great designs that are built on a strong foundation of research. I have experience working with startups to find product-market fit solutions through mobile and web based products, but have recently shifted my focus to XR Product Design at Autodesk.

My process focuses on analyzing problems, developing a creative strategy, and designing unique user-centered solutions. I thrive working in an agile environment, and am able to tailor the UX process to fit each project’s specific needs and timelines.

When I'm not working, you can catch me exploring new places, experimenting in the kitchen, and going for hikes to stay active and inspired.

Recommendations

  • CEO + FOUNDER • LEIA

    Maddy is a very talented designer that we had the pleasure to have at Leia over the past few years. She not only has an innately refined sense of aesthetics, but also grew tremendously on the job, taking the initiative to conduct product competitive analyses and frequently contributing to product decisions. She was a delight to work with and any company will be lucky to have her.

  • HEAD OF PRODUCT • LEIA

    Working with Maddy is an absolute joy and privilege. As a designer, she is the total package, having a solid understanding of UX and UI, and a great sense of self-awareness that helps guide her to the right design solutions, free of ego or pretense. […] Beyond her technical skills, Maddy is, simply put, a really good human. She supports her fellow team members and goes out of her way to make everyone’s work that much smoother and more enjoyable. I have learned a tremendous amount from her and would work with her again without a moment’s hesitation.

  • DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS • LEIA

    Maddy is a pleasure to work with! She is focused, collaborative and creative. She actively considers user experience when designing UI, and vice versa. Her approach to design helps to build bridges and increase user adoption. Maddy has been instrumental in the development of several cornerstone applications at Leia. I appreciate her participation in developing a design system that pairs so nicely with the brand. I highly recommend her as a UI/UX professional and know she will add immense value to any team she is a part of.

Skills

 

Design

 

User Personas • Journey Maps • Information Architecture • Affinity Mapping • Wireframes • High Fidelity Design • Visual Design • Prototyping • Design Systems

 

Research

 

Usability Testing • User Research Competitive Analysis • Market Research • User Interviews • User Surveys

 

Software

 

Figma • Sketch • Zeplin • Adobe CC • Jira • Confluence • Miro • Squarespace

 

Development

 

HTML/CSS (Basic Understanding) • Google Material Design

Recognition & Features

  • 7 Best Navigation App Designs • Nov 2023

    Basenote design featured among DesignRush’s 7 Best Navigation App Designs That Offer Seamless User Experience.

  • Light Up Leia Award • Sept & Dec 2020

    Recognizing individuals who have made extraordinary efforts to help their colleagues and Leia Inc. as a whole. Recognition for the LeiaSpotlight app design & Recognition for the LeiaLoft Creator Console at leialoft.com.