Hey there! I’m [Keer-stn] (she/her). I’m a UX designer and strategist who specializes in building content and information experiences. I’ve spent nearly a decade helping companies simplify complex digital environments through impact-driving design and communications solutions.
Skills stack
As a full stack designer I work from conception to implementation to find the best ways to get the right information to the right people, at the right times, for the right reasons.
🤓 My toolkit includes…
- Product content strategy
- Information architecture
- User research & usability testing
- UX writing & microcopy design
- Metadata, terminology, taxonomy & SEO
- Visual & UI design
- A11y, i18n & plain language
- Content management & governance
- Data, analytics & content testing
- Designing for web, mobile and more
Design journey
I got my start as a communications designer before transitioning into UX. Across my career, i’ve had the chance to work on a wide range of projects both as an in-house designer and as an agency consultant. In 2022, I also did a year of postgrad study at UBalt's design school to refine my strategy and research chops.
💁🏾♀️ I thrive when i’m…
- Organizing, simplifying and creating structure in complex or chaotic digital environments
- Roles that allow me to think about problems big and small. I’d love to tackle strategy and ops challenges while still getting to do execution and craft work.
- Connecting dots. I get excited when I have the chance to bridge gaps between UX, content and other folks working to create satisfying product experiences.
- Learning new skills and technologies. I’m always looking for opportunities to work in emerging areas like VR/AR, AI or VUI.
🙅🏾♀️ My no thank yous
- I’m probably not the best fit if you’re looking for a marketer, technical writer or copyeditor.
- Working in silos SUCKS
Me IRL
I’m originally from a small town in Appalachia, but spent a huge chunk of my life in Washington DC, a small chunk of my life in the Middle East and recently decided to take a chance on Berlin.
I’m also a devoted childless cat mom and the official Cool Auntie™️ of the family. In my spare time I like to make art, grow plants and watch trash TV (don’t judge me!)
Bonus: here’s what I’m up to right now.
