Hi! I'm August.
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I'm a self-taught nerd, vinyl enthusiast, cat dad, and emerging UX/UI Designer.
After pursuing a BA in graphic design at the University of Washington, I pivoted to UX/UI and completed Google's UX Design online course. Now, for over a year, I have worked as a freelance designer for design agencies and emerging tech startups.
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My dream is to design products and experiences that empower individuals, tell stories, improve well-being, and create novel interactions.
Case Studies
UI overhaul for an AI-powered study aid
Deckhub
DeckHub is a web app utilizing an AI chat interface (LLM) to help users pass technical certification exams, such as the AWS SAA-C03 exam. Collaborating with DeckHub's founders, I expanded on their preliminary research to integrate customer-centric metrics from real users, using my findings to improve the app's UI, user flows, and information architecture.
Designing a web app for healthcare
Nova Health
- Current WIP -
I was tasked with designing the web application for a biotech startup utilizing a Large Language Model. In collaboration with Nova Health's founders, I conducted user research on user flows and pain points within the Prior Authorization process, identifying UI solutions to reduce friction in key healthcare processes the app aims to rectify.
Creating a marketplace for retro gamers
RetroInfinite
As part of the Google UX Design program, I was tasked with designing a responsive app for desktop and mobile. To make a niche hobby like retro gaming accessible to everyone, I prioritized designing for those who were both new to and enthusiastic about retro games.
Ordering takeout, but made effective
FM Ramen
Created for the Google UX Design program, my prompt was to design a dedicated food delivery app. To stand out in a saturated market, the app offers a seamless user flow, menu customization, and allergen information that addresses the user pain points of its competitors.
Creative Exercises
Diving deeper into responsive design
Pigeon
My initiative behind this project was to design an app prototype utilizing a mobile-first approach and atomic design principles. Through the design process, I demonstrate mastery of Figma's auto layout, variable, and component features, as well as breakpoints between devices.
What I'm Listening To
What I'm Reading
Dune Messiah, by Frank Herbert
Applied Imagination, by Alex F. Osborn
Let's Chat!
Feel free to reach out if you are interested in working together, or if you have any questions/inquiries!