Erin McKinney
As a graduate student in human-computer interaction, I am skilled in conducting user research, developing wireframes and prototypes, and creating intuitive interfaces. With a keen eye for detail, I strive to design elegant solutions that enhance the user experience. I am excited to apply my knowledge and skills to a UX/UI design role, where I can create innovative and engaging designs that positively impact users.
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“The goal of a designer is to listen, observe, understand, sympathize, empathize, synthesize, and glean insights that enable him or her to ‘make the invisible visible." –Hillman Curtis
Hello and welcome to my portfolio! My name is Erin and I am a user experience designer seeking new opportunities in the industry. I am passionate about creating intuitive, user-centered designs that solve real problems and improve people's lives.
On this website, you will find a selection of my best work, including case studies and design process documentation. I hope that my portfolio will give you a sense of my design approach and the value that I can bring to your team. If you are looking for a skilled and experienced user experience designer, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Thank you for visiting and considering me for your open role.
Tools I Know
Skills I have
Professional Experience
Appian Developer
SkillStorm Commercial Services LLC
2021-2023
- Part of a team that built the PWC Interactions Hub using Appian best practices.
- Provided wireframe sketches within the limitations of Appian architecture for application design.
- Followed brand guidelines to ensure application design met standards set by organization.
- Participate in Agile methodology of development operations
Digital Design and Community Engagement Specialist
Marine Chevrolet Company
2017-2021
- Creates visual information products for internal and external communication.
- Maintains company digital presence to include website and social media.
- Creates responsive email campaigns to reach target audiences with specific marketing messages with an average of 17% open rate.
- Maintains constant line of communication with marketing partners to maintain a constant, consistent messaging to support the goals of the company.
- Plans and executes community involvement projects and events such as Trunk or Treat, New Owner Events and Living Christmas Tree that encompass over 1,500 additional visitors to the business.
- Coordinates support for local sponsorship opportunities totaling over $150,000 annually.
Student Grader
Arizona State University
2017-2019
- Reviewed 10 lab assignments for 80 students for each semester.
- Submitted assignment grades within 72 hours of assignment due date.
- Provided specific feedback on assignments in order to help students understand mistakes and to continually improve digital publishing skills.
Education
Indiana University- Perdue University, Indianapolis
Master's of Science in Human-Computer Interaction
2024
Relevant Coursework: Psychology of Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Design Practice, Meaning and Form in HCI, Assistive Technology, Prototyping Interactive Systems
Arizona State University
Bachelor's of Science in Graphic Information Technology
2019
Relevant Coursework: Digital Illustration and Publishing, Visual Design, Multimedia Design, Graphic Communications, Web Design and Development, Communications and Marketing, Web Accessibilty, Social Media Marketing
VetsWhoCode Bootcamp
Relevant Coursework: Design Thinking, Web Design, HTML/CSS, JavaScript