Kristen Bedasse

UI/UX Design

Accessibility

Design Systems

Available for hire fromNegotiable

Contracts

UX Product Designer

A people-focused designer with a track record of developing intuitive design systems, improving accessibility, and creating engaging user experiences. In my recent positions, I’ve collaborated closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet both user needs and business goals. In my recent roles, I’ve: * Successfully launched a career-planning platform for high school students, empowering them to navigate their futures confidently. * Standardized and elevated design consistency by implementing a comprehensive design system for an e-commerce client. * Improved accessibility by 100% in an existing design system for an EdTech company, ensuring inclusivity for all users.

Projects

Pathways Portal, UX Design

A responsive web resource for students to easily navigate their post-high school options. See More

Creatives Abroad, Mobile App

Creatives Abroad is a mobile app helping creatives connect with like-minded people and find experiences while living abroad.

Designing a new feature to optimize workflow for IT Professionals, UX Design

A new feature allowing users to save their table preferences in order to optimize their workflow for increased efficiency.

Design System Accessibility

Accessibility improvements to an existing design system.

Work History

Freelance UX Designer

Self-employedFreelancer

UX Designer

AtkCo Inc.Contract EmployeeJan 2024 - May 2024 • 5 mos• Led the establishment of a design system comprising over 100 components, resulting in improved consistency and standardization in design practices • Enhanced usability and visual design within the design system by integrating best practices, resulting in an optimized user experience. • Improved user satisfaction and engagement by redesigning 50+ responsive pages, impacting hundreds of users • Collaborated with clients weekly to identify the problems their business and customers face and implement them into designs

Lead UX Designer

Radius LearningContract EmployeeSep 2023 - Dec 2023 • 4 mos• Led the design of a fully responsive website and interactive PDF resource, improving the post-graduation planning experience for more than 100 high school students. • Elevated user satisfaction and engagement levels by effectively addressing student pain points, resulting in improved user experience and product value. • Ensured project efficiency, a polished experience, and timely delivery within 3 months by closely collaborating with cross-functional partners.

UX Product Designer

Promethean WorldFull-time EmployeeJul 2022 - Aug 2023 • 1 yr 2 mos• Achieved a 100% increase in design system accessibility score through color contrast and keyboard enhancements, resulting in a more user-friendly product. • Led and designed a new feature, resulting in the implementation of a personalized dashboard workflow customized for IT Admins. Developed detailed documentation of end-to-end flows, facilitating seamless handoff to developers. • Conducted user testing to support and validate design decisions, leading to an enhancement feature that significantly improved user satisfaction. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver designs that met the needs of users and the business.

Education

Designlab UX Academy

Certificate, UX Design

Florida Atlantic University

Bachelor's Degree, Marketing

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