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I'm Jada,
nice to meet you.

I’m a problem solver that loves finding solutions through design. 

 

I get excited about products and services that positively impact the world.

 

In my next role, I want to work on a diverse team and be more involved in research and product strategy.

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How I got started in user experience

My journey to a career in UX Design has been a twisting, hilly and winding road that made me the designer that I am today.

 

I am a visual designer at heart, graduating from the Columbus College of Art and Design with a BFA in Illustration and a Minor in Creative Writing. I've spent the last 7 years after graduation designing products for the home and clothing industries. 

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I was happy with these roles, but I felt like I could be doing something more than just visual design. I would go into meetings with cross-functional partners and was handed a list of things to draw.

 

I realized that what I really wanted was to be on the other side of the conversation. Why were these design choices made? What could I do to influence decisions more? How to I get an invite to the design part of the product process and not just the Illustration work?

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I started Googling "cool Design jobs" and found my way to UX Design. It sounded perfect for me, It had everything. Psychology, Research, direct contact with Users and even Visual Design!

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When Covid-19 hit the US in early 2020, I was laid off from my job and I had a good 24 hours of panicking and hyperventilating. Then I decided this was the perfect opportunity to change careers. Why?

 

What better time to do something completely new than in times of uncertainty? Greatness starts with uncertainty.

 

I started teaching myself everything I could find on the internet about UX Design, YouTube, Medium, Podcasts and books. Then I started practicing what I had learned.

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I have 2 self initiated projects and 2 years working as a product designer for Northwoods.

What I've been working on 

I've been working for Northwoods, a company that specializes in designing tech for Human Services workers. This has been one of my most fulfilling jobs, both mentally and for my soul.

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I love helping people, and when I can design technology that directly makes a positive impact for those who help others, I couldn't be happier. I hope that I can share my passion for technology with you soon. 

What I'm curious about

I'm a curious person at heart and a dedicated lifelong learner. I am always finding something new to absorb throughout my day. Be it a new language, design technique, research method or dance move, I love the feeling of exploring new experiences.  

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Here are some things that inspire me every day:

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Websites & Social Media

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  • Medium

​​        The Writers I actively follow​​

        –– ​​Jared M. Spool​

        –– Diana Malewicz

        –– Julie Zhuo

  • UX Careers Collective

  • Freelance UX & UI Group

  • AJ&Smart Design Sprint Group

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Podcasts

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  • Wireframe

  • Overtime

  • Design Better Podcast

  • Jake and Jonathan

  • The Futur

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What I'm Reading Now

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  • "Articulating Design Decisions" By Tom Greever

  • "The Lean Startup" By Eric Ries

  • "Hooked" By Nir Eyal

  • "Made to Stick" By Chip Heath & Dan Heath

  • "Solving Product" By Etienne Garbugli

  • "About Face 4th Edition" By Cooper, Reiman, Cronin & Nossel

  • "Ego is the Enemy" By Ryan Holiday

 

I went on a UX binge and bought over three dozen books on and related to Interface Design ready to go on my bookshelf. The best part is reading and a cup of evening tea.

What I'm
learning now

Languages

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  • Currently learning Japanese

  • Plan on learning Spanish next

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Software Languages

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  • Currently learning HTML, CSS and Javascript

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