Adam Vaas

UX Designer • Product Designer • UI Designer • Ann Arbor, MI, US

User-Centered Design

UI/UX Design

User Interface Design

Figma

Wireframing

User Research

User Personas

Usability Testing

User Flows

Journey Mapping

Photoshop

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Contracts

Innovative UX/UI Designer with a passion for user-centered design who has experience working with small businesses and startups.

Greetings! I'm Adam, a Senior UX Design student at the University of Michigan's School of Information, and a UX/UI Design Intern at Kyros Digital. I've worked on various UX/UI projects, employing my skills to work directly with clients in developing digital products that align with their business goals and address their users' needs. This has encompassed conducting detailed UX/UI audits, designing websites from scratch for startups, and creating wireframes for mobile apps and websites that create an intuitive user experience. When I'm not working or studying I spend my time being outdoors and trying new recipes in the kitchen.

Projects

Website Design for The Bar at 327 Braun Court

As a dedicated UX designer, I embarked on an exciting project to entirely transform the online presence of "The Bar at 327 Braun Court". I closely collaborated with the client, merging their vision with my expertise, planning a complete website redesign along with the implementation of an user-friendly online ordering experience to boost their food sales. I conducted thorough research through two field visits and one contextual inquiry, enabling me to comprehend the client's goals and establish user needs effectively; these became the guiding principles maintained throughout the entire design process. I used an array of techniques – including card sorting, competitive benchmarking following the Baymard Institute's methods, and flowcharting activities – to craft user-centric Hi-Fi wireframes tailored for both mobile and desktop breakpoints. This multifaceted approach ensured an inclusive and efficient design, ideally melding user needs and business goals.See More

Vouch E-Commerce Platform

As a UX/UI intern at Kyros Digital, I was integral in shaping the Vouch project. Entrusted with this responsibility, I collaborated with a team of dedicated designers and developers to create high-fidelity wireframes that formed the backbone of a Proof of Concept (POC) product. In the design process, I ensured my wireframes aligned with the client's budget, user needs, and industry-acknowledged e-commerce best practices. They served as a reliable blueprint, setting a robust guidance framework for the overall design and development stages of the project. The ultimate goal was to ensure an optimized user experience that fulfilled project constraints. The project resulted in a POC product that was usable and high in conversion rates, exceeding client expectations.See More

Work History

UX/UI Design Intern

Kyros DigitalAs a UX/UI Design intern at Kyros Digital, I thrived in a dynamic, collaborative setting, refining user experiences for numerous websites and mobile applications through iterative wireframing processes. I adeptly transformed abstract design concepts into intricate, interactive user interfaces using Figma, creating high-fidelity wireframes that bridged the gap between vision and reality. Additionally, I took a proactive role in advocating for user-centric solutions, presenting and defending design choices grounded in research and thoughtful design rationale.

Independent Business Owner

Vaas LandscapingMar 2019 - Aug 2022 • 3 yrs 6 mosSince I was ten, with help from my family, I have successfully run an automotive detailing business. Occasionally, when I have too much work to do myself, I hire an employee to help me get jobs done. As the only full-time employee of my business, I run everything, from marketing to customer interaction and service delivery.

Independent Business Owner

Dynamite DetailersJun 2014 - Aug 2022 • 8 yrs 3 mosAt the age of 15, I started a business that focused on landscaping and gardening. Every day I communicated with clients to understand their needs, problems, and concerns. I leveraged the customer base from Dynamite Detailers to quickly build a clientele for Vaas Landscaping.

Education

University of Michigan - School of Information

Bachelor of Science in Information, UX Design2022 - 2024

West Shore Community College

Associate of Arts - AA, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia2020 - 2022

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