I'm Kendrick, a junior UX designer.
St. Paul/Minneapolis
I solve puzzles design digital products with a focus on killing two birds with one stone creating harmony between user needs and business goals.
I solve puzzles design digital products with a focus on killing two birds with one stone creating harmony between user needs and business goals.
I'm Kendrick, a junior UX designer.
St. Paul/Minneapolis
2024
Opportunity Connect
Opportunity Connect helps connect creative teens and young adults to qualified mentors in the Chicago area.
As part of a diverse product team, I've contributed heavily to research, strategy, and user interface design for the user onboarding and mentor search flows. The app is currently in development, and I hope to continue shaping the user experience and visual design of the MVP.
Role
Product Design
Tools
Figma, Miro
2024
Bricks Neapolitan Pizza
I had a great time participating in the AIGA Mind to Mind mentorship program! With guidance from my mentor, a Marketing Manager at a Fortune 500 Company, I updated the visual identity for a local restaurant's website.
My goal for the 8-week program was to challenge and nurture my visual design skills in service of my UX skills. I explored the use of color, typography, illustration, and photography while fleshing out existing wireframes (also created by me).
Restaurant management also requested a new logo variant to be used for stickers, stamps, etc. My concept—inspired by the kitchen's brick oven—is now being used on takeout packaging and more.
Role
Digital Design
Tools
Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
2024
Tech for Campaigns
Tech for Campaigns is a US non-profit that helps state-level political candidates manage their web presence.
I led design on two responsive website launches, collaborating with project managers, developers, and copywriters under tight campaign deadlines. Our work improved monetary donation and volunteer sign-up conversions for both campaigns.
I also temporarily stepped in as front-end developer for one campaign, implementing a significant portion of my design using WordPress and CSS. My ability to jump in and take over helped keep the rest of the project on schedule.
Role
Web Design/Front-End Development
Tools
Figma, WordPress, HTML/CSS
2024
Avivo
I was a member of a cross-functional team performing a one-day audit of a Twin Cities non-profit's website. We primarily utilized Google Analytics and usability heuristics to identify areas of the existing site with the most room for improvement.
I independently organized my key findings into a 49-page report. This report included prioritized issues and my recommendations, as well as additional resources (e.g., brand colors that meet WCAG 2.2 color contrast requirements) that the Communications Manager will leverage in future design updates.
Role
Usability Consultant
Tools
Figma, Google Analytics
2024
Opportunity Connect
Opportunity Connect helps connect creative teens and young adults to qualified mentors in the Chicago area.
As part of a diverse product team, I've contributed heavily to research, strategy, and user interface design for the user onboarding and mentor search flows. The app is currently in development, and I hope to continue shaping the user experience and visual design of the MVP.
Role
Product Design
Tools
Figma, Miro
2024
Bricks Neapolitan Pizza
I had a great time participating in the AIGA Mind to Mind mentorship program! With guidance from my mentor, a Marketing Manager at a Fortune 500 Company, I updated the visual identity for a local restaurant's website.
My goal for the 8-week program was to challenge and nurture my visual design skills in service of my UX skills. I explored the use of color, typography, illustration, and photography while fleshing out existing wireframes (also created by me).
Restaurant management also requested a new logo variant to be used for stickers, stamps, etc. My concept—inspired by the kitchen's brick oven—is now being used on takeout packaging and more.
Role
Digital Design
Tools
Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
2024
Tech for Campaigns
Tech for Campaigns is a US non-profit that helps state-level political candidates manage their web presence.
I led design on two responsive website launches, collaborating with project managers, developers, and copywriters under tight campaign deadlines. Our work improved monetary donation and volunteer sign-up conversions for both campaigns.
I also temporarily stepped in as front-end developer for one campaign, implementing a significant portion of my design using WordPress and CSS. My ability to jump in and take over helped keep the rest of the project on schedule.
Role
Web Design/Front-End Development
Tools
Figma, WordPress, HTML/CSS
2024
Avivo
I was a member of a cross-functional team performing a one-day audit of a Twin Cities non-profit's website. We primarily utilized Google Analytics and usability heuristics to identify areas of the existing site with the most room for improvement.
I independently organized my key findings into a 49-page report. This report included prioritized issues and my recommendations, as well as additional resources (e.g., brand colors that meet WCAG 2.2 color contrast requirements) that the Communications Manager will leverage in future design updates.
Role
Usability Consultant
Tools
Figma, Google Analytics