Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.
— Steve Jobs
Hello, I am a ...
UX DESIGNER
I love to create. I believe that smart design requires deep knowledge of your users, their environments, and their goals. I have experience at every stage of the design process and I admire a good design system.
DESIGN THINKER
I am a dynamic problem solver. Design thinking requires dreaming up wild ideas, taking time to tinker and test, and being willing to fail early and often.
COLLABORATOR
I am collaborative by nature. I thrive on collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to solve problems. At the end of the day, it makes us more efficient and I enjoy learning about others.
EXPERIENCE STRATEGIST
I am a data nerd. I use both qualitative and quantitative insights to better understand users and inform design decisions throughout the entire product lifecycle.
HUMAN-LOVING INTROVERT
I am fascinated by humans. I don’t just design for users, I design for emotional, irrational, complicated humans. Empathy is my superpower, and I cultivate it in both my design and research practices.
LIFELONG LEARNER
I have a strong desire to grow. I believe my talents can be developed through hard work, good strategies, and input from others. I am not afraid to dive deep into a course in order to gain new skills. I embrace challenges and accept criticism.
Wanna talk about...
A Case Study? Design? Travel? Board games? Horror movies? Crime documentaries? German Shepherds? Sushi? Something else? Drop me a line at ashley.ballard87@gmail.com. 👋