Emily Lavelle
A photo of me at a wedding

Designer. Researcher.

Strives to design products that measure and optimize the ease of use, create the best user experience, and solve end-user problems.

Skillset

  • Prototyping icon

    Prototyping

  • Cross platform design icon

    Cross-Platform Design

  • User testing icon

    User/Usability Testing

  • Data analysis icon

    Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science

Digital Sciences || Kent State University

Integrates elements of computer science, computer information systems, library information science, visual communication design, journalism, communication studies and instructional technology.

Related Courses: Web Programming I & II, Philosophy, Project Management, Database Management

Master of Science

User Experience Design || Kent State University

Provides an understanding of the usability, content strategy, information architecture and user research needed in the field.

Related Courses: UX Design Principles & Concepts, Information Architecture, Usability, User Experience Design in Practice

Background & Experience

Current Position

March 2018

Title: UI/UX Designer

At Tobii Dynavox, I strive to design applications that are usable and dynamic for all user types. Accessibility is a driving force when thinking of the workflow and design of a product. With a wide range of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) products and solutions across multiple platforms, it is my responsibility to understand and implement common UI trends that not only create the best user experience but integrate seamlessly with all supported operating systems and devices.

With Tobii Dynavox being the world's leading supplier of assistive technology for communication, I have the unique opportunity to design products that give our users the power to be them.

My responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Understanding and establishing design requirements
  • Gathering user research data and analyzing user/usability testing sessions
  • Designing and producing finished mockups and prototypes
  • Interacting with customers and integrating feedback into designs
  • Working with the development team in an agile development environment

Kent State University || January 2016 March 2018

Title: UI Design Specialist & Design Lead

I designed and maintained the website (using Drupal), created digital and print material, and managed the DSA Design Team for the Division of Student Affairs at Kent State University. I redesigned web pages that followed common UI/UX practices and efficient workflows and layouts. I assisted with content for web and print and ensured all content from the DSA Design Team followed branding guidelines for the university.

Some examples of what the DSA Design Team was responsible for creating and maintaining were:

  • Websites for all departments under the Division of Student Affairs
  • Brochures, reports, booklets, etc.
  • Icons, graphics, and illustrations
  • Exterior and interior banners
  • Shirts, cups, and other promotional items

July 2016 - March 2018

Title: UX Designer

At IdeaBase, my role as the User Experience Designer extended from establishing design requirements to implementing the designs alongside our developers. I focused on establishing a relationship with our clients to better understand their expectations and their users' expectations. I established and implemented common UI/UX practices that would address issues and improve the overall user experience.

SSome of the responsibilities I took on with my role include:

  • Conducting usability studies, user research, and competitive analysis
  • Front-end web development
  • Creating mockups, prototypes, and site maps
  • Working alongside developers and designers to create web pages that were cohesive and followed established branding guidelines.

Kent State University || April 2014 - April 2016

Title: Media & Web Design Specialist

I designed and maintained the website (using Drupal) and created digital and print material for the Undergraduate Studies Department at Kent State University. I worked with the university's Marketing Department to ensure consistency and branding standards across digital and printed material.

May 2015 - August 2015

Title: Tech Intern

I was a member of the Creative Team at Uncubed in New York, NY. I assisted with the development and design of the company's new website. I gained real-world experience working with a team of developers to create cohesive and functional web pages.