“This is the real secret of life…to be completely engaged with what you are doing, in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.”

- Alan Watts

Hi there!

I’m Claire (she/her), a certified, business-minded UX/UI Designer and Multimedia Creative Consultant with a background in branding, graphic design, e-commerce, and retail strategy.

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After graduating from Purdue University, I began my professional career in New York City working for global contemporary brands such as Elizabeth & James and Diane von Furstenberg. I left the fashion scene in buying and merchandising, to expand my scope and digital-focused offerings as a creative consultant.

I’m grateful for the experience of working with incredibly talented individuals and forward-thinking companies within the retail, fitness, health, and wellness industries that align with my personal passion and interests.

What makes me unique is my ability to zoom out before zooming in. By taking a bird’s eye view and collaborating with key stakeholders to holistically understand your business, I look to create an exceptional overall user experience for products, services, and experiences.

It’s all about results—while working together, I translate my design impact and ROI through research, metrics, and strategy planning. I look to help increase revenue (customer value, conversion rates, etc.) while decreasing costs (both fixed and variable) wherever possible.

After spending the last decade in the concrete jungle of Manhattan, I’ve recently relocated to Denver, Colorado. I am currently employed full-time as a Mobile UX/UI Designer for VF Corporation, working hard to design the Vans and The North Face mobile applications.

When I’m not designing, you can find me practicing Katonah yoga, cooking up a storm in the kitchen (Greek food aficionado), or hiking in the mountains with my husband and dogs.

Education

2012 | B.A. Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN

  • Major: Communications, PR & Advertising

  • Minor: Spanish

2020 | General Assembly - Online

  • User Experience Design Certified

Additional Continued Education & Workshops

  • 200hr YTT | SkyTing Yoga - New York, NY

  • Intro to Product Management | General Assembly - Online

  • Intro to Coding: HTML & CSS | General Assembly - Online

  • Customer Journey Mapping | General Assembly - Online

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training | LifeLabs Learning - Online

  • An Event Apart 2022 Conference - Denver, CO

Resume

My full updated resume is available upon request.

I believe in…

 

Creating efficient processes to work smarter, not just harder

Collaboration over competition

Magic is made when intention meets purpose

 

The importance of being both a life-long student and teacher

Celebrating the small wins

Compassionate leadership

 

Human beings, not human doings

Protecting the ecosystems of our health, our communities, and our climate

Loving kindness

Let’s Connect

Have questions or an idea you want to discuss? Great!

I offer complimentary 30-minute consultations for prospective clients.