A little about me...

Currently I'm working at Huge Inc. in Brooklyn as a Senior Interaction Designer.
I have over 12 years of industry experience in Design, Marketing and IT Development. I graduated on June 12, 2005 From DePaul Univeristy in Chicago with a Master's of Computer Science in Human Computer Interaction (HCI), specializing in Usability.

I have a wide range of skill sets and have been asked to hold titles such as: Interaction Designer, Information Architect, Visual Designer, User Researcher, and Interactive/Web Designer. I've had the fortunate opportunity to work as each one of those titles, which has given me insight on my strengths and weaknesses and allowed me to gain expertise. I still want to create and work hands on developing the best user experience, for an interface. In a few years I might and move into management and/or pass on my knowledge to others by teaching. Until then, I want to design with rockstar caliber.

I have always worked while going to school because I love the combination of theory and applying them to real-world situations. I've had the opportunity in the past to work with amazing mentors as well as colleagues that have inspired me, as well as a chance to work in different environments. From all of those experiences I am able to solve problems quickly and efficiently. I'm super passionate and enthusiastic about what I do. I continue my studies in user experience design by reading, attending conferences, and having great conversations with people in the community.

I'm always open to new opportunities that will challenge and utilize my skill sets - ideally a side adventure working with mad scientists or freelance. I've been spending my free time collaborating with artists and discovering Brooklyn.

If you wish to contact or view samples of my work, please e-mail me at:
info (at) jenni4 (dot) (com).

10 fun things about me...

  1. I heart my Vespas
  2. I adopted two fun-loving giraffes a few years back in Chicago
  3. My favorite color is red.
  4. I'm a 3.0 level tennis player (half way to Wimbledon)
  5. I used to downhill mountain bike race until I kissed a tree
  6. I race cars (SCCA) in my free time
  7. I'm passionate about my work
  8. Design is a lifetime learning experience - I'm always taking a class
  9. I went to school in the Czech Republic for a while
  10. My real hair color is blond - I haven't seen it since I was 16

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This is what I do for work...

  • Work with team members/clients to define and negotiate a project’s scope and requirements

  • Create demos and help pitch ideas to co-workers/clients

  • Plan development schedules

  • Work on Competitive Analysis

  • Analyze a site and write a Heuristic Evaluation

  • Learn how exisisting products work

  • Help write Requirements Documentation

  • Develop Information Architecture

  • Collaborate with Managers, Directors, Engineers (presentation & back-end), Business Analysts, Designers, User Researchers and Clients

  • Create Task Flows

  • Communicate complex tasks to team members

  • Design Wireframes

  • Iterate on those Wireframes

  • Light Prototyping (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash)

  • Create Visual Designs

  • Produce Product Demos

  • Run Focus Groups and Cognitive Walkthroughs

  • Write Usbaility Testing Scripts

  • Observe Users (in lab and natural environments) and document their behavior

  • Find a resolution to complex design problems

  • Write Design Documentation and develop Technical Specifications for layouts

  • Code compliant HTML/CSS pages

  • Animate and ActionScript Flash modules

  • Aid in Quality Assurance

  • Troubleshoot cross-platform issues, browser differences and software

  • Deliver well-designed Animations, GUI aplications, learning tools, prototypes, search engines, campaigns, shopping carts, trade show presentations and Web sites

  • Follow-up and make sure team members/clients are satisfied

  • Continue to be out-going, friendly and approachable - Rumor has it I'm fun to work with