DESIGN.
Good design is at the core of what GiftedPixel is all about.
CODE.
Coding and prototyping is crucial to the GiftedPixel design process.
SOLVE.
Good design and functionality coupled together solves a problem. That's the ultimate goal at GiftedPixel.
So What's the Deal with GiftedPixel?
Experimentation, versatility, and an eye for design have carried GiftedPixel a long way.The mantra is Design, Code, Solve.
Design
Experimentation in Adobe was where it all started. Not all projects have new methods, or unique code, but all projects can have great design, and attention to detail has allowed me to create organized and well planned content for customers. I strive to create content that excites and engages people.
Code
Design is great, but sometimes you want your beautiful designs to DO something. Making sitemaps, wireframes, and functioning prototypes is a big part of my process. I want to see the designs come to life and I have worked hard to learn HTML/CSS/JavaScript so that I can take my designs to the next level.
Solve
All of this doesn't mean much if the designs and code don't actively solve a problem. The ability to solve a customers' visual communication problem through good design/code is paramount. I strive to provide content with the design, coding, and most importantly the functionality working together in harmony.
How Does GiftedPixel Solve UI/UX Problems?
Every new project will have a unique set of problems to solve. In order to best analyze those problems and how to solve them, GP checks each feature through a process:
Research, Distill, Design, Test. This process is cyclical and can continue to refine a design/feature for as long as necessary.
Research
The process starts by isolating a feature or problem and asking questions about it. User input is extremely helpful in getting a read on current problems or negative experiences, and is a big part of the Research stage. The Research findings are collected and then laid out for analysis in the next stage: Distill.
Distill
In the Distill stage the research is combed through to find common themes/trends among answers. Are there lots of people confused at a certain step? Does button placement confound users? Identifying these types of trends finds the items that need the most focus during the Design phase in order to make the application better.
Design
The Design stage is where most of the magic happens. Since the problem areas were identified in previous stages, the focus is on fixing those problems using wireframes, interaction guides, and current design trends. Ultimately this stage is about bridging a communication gap, between the application and the user, with visual design.
Test
After Design, the concepts are placed in front of potential users and they Test functionality. Once time has been spent testing the designs, feedback can be gathered from testers to help identify any additional pain points created by the new designs. Which brings us back to the start of the process: Research!
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About
I'm a versatile designer who specializes in User Experience & Interface Design for the mobile/web environment.
My goal is to create beautifully structured designs that are memorable and get clients excited.