Hello, I'm Ashley!
I am a researcher at heart, a designer in practice, and a problem-solver by nature.
I specialize in civic tech and community-focused design, turning barriers into opportunities for connection.
I am a researcher at heart, a designer in practice, and a problem-solver by nature.
I specialize in civic tech and community-focused design, turning barriers into opportunities for connection.
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Process
Every project is different, but my approach always comes back to curiosity, clarity, and care.
My design process is rooted in these four steps.
01
Discover
I start by listening to people, context, and what is and isn't being said. Whether it’s talking to stakeholders or users, this phase helps me understand the problems worth solving.
Define
I organize insights into clear goals, user flows, and priorities. This step is about aligning on what we’re solving and who we’re designing for.
02
Develop
I sketch, prototype, and test ideas quickly. I share early drafts, gather feedback, and make changes based on what actually works for users.
03
Deliver
I hand off designs that are accessible, clean, and grounded in research. I also make time to reflect because great design isn’t just about what we make, but how we grow from it.
04
Process
Every project is different, but my approach always comes back to curiosity, clarity, and care.
My design process is rooted in these four steps.
01
Discover
I start by listening to people, context, and what is and isn't being said. Whether it’s talking to stakeholders or users, this phase helps me understand the problems worth solving.
Define
I organize insights into clear goals, user flows, and priorities. This step is about aligning on what we’re solving and who we’re designing for.
02
Develop
I sketch, prototype, and test ideas quickly. I share early drafts, gather feedback, and make changes based on what actually works for users.
03
Deliver
I hand off designs that are accessible, clean, and grounded in research. I also make time to reflect because great design isn’t just about what we make, but how we grow from it.
04
Process
Every project is different, but my approach always comes back to curiosity, clarity, and care.
My design process is rooted in these four steps.
01
Discover
I start by listening to people, context, and what is/isn't being said. This phase helps me understand the problems worth solving and the jobs to be done.
Develop
I sketch, prototype, and test ideas quickly. I share early drafts, gather feedback, and make changes based on what actually works for users.
03
Define
I organize insights into clear goals, user flows, and priorities. This step is about aligning on what we’re solving and who we’re designing for.
02
Deliver
I hand off designs that are accessible, clean, and grounded in research. I also take time to reflect because great design isn’t just about what we make, but how we grow from it.
04
Skills
Skills
Skills
UX Design
UX Design
UX Design
UX Research
UX Research
UX Research
UI Design
UI Design
UI Design
Product Design
Product Design
Product Design
Design Systems
Design Systems
Design Systems
User Testing
User Testing
User Testing
Front-End Development
Front-End Development
Front-End Development
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
Interaction Design
Interaction Design
Interaction Design
Usability Testing
Usability Testing
Usability Testing
Leadership
Leadership
Leadership
Mentoring
Mentoring
Mentoring
Python
Python
Python
SQL
SQL
SQL
HTML
HTML
HTML
CSS
CSS
CSS
C++
C++
C++
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+ More
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