Hey there!
I’m Alexis, a tech-savvy, creative thinker with a passion for crafting impactful user experiences.
UI/UX Designer, Podcast Host, & UVA alumna
Selected Works
The Guillemets Project
✔️ Initiated and led a project exploring the impact of technology on language learning.
✔️ Created and designed a Hugo website.
✔️ Hosted, scripted, edited podcast episodes.
✔️ Designed a unique brand identity, using Figma.
✔️ Researched academic papers in French & English.
Open By Design
✔️ Developed a Quarto website for an open-source French Business course.
✔️ Presented design process at UVA's "Open Grounds Symposium” to dozens of faculty.
✔️ Affordability and Equity grant-funded project.
Military Assistance Portal
✔️ Provides information about social-emotional resources in Hampton Roads to support military-affiliated families.
✔️ Designed, developed, and tested UI for a website and mobile app.
✔️ Conducted insightful beta testing sessions, fine-tuning the user experience.
✔️ Implemented Google Analytics to measure audience engagement.
STEM-A-THONS
✔️ Designed UI for an innovative K-12 website with enriching STEM activities.
✔️ Facilitated focus-group field testing, collecting and analyzing educator
feedback to prioritize requirements for an improved user experience.
✔️ Designed and edited graphics, charts, and images for an enriched educational experience.
LLChat
✔️ Conducted interviews with 30+ professionals, educators, and students on technology and languages, garnering over 1,000 listeners.
✔️ Acquired hands-on expertise in sound editing using iMovie and Reaper.
✔️ Explored diverse topics and questions, demonstrating versatility in hosting, and even conducted interviews in French.
Girls Who Code at UVA
✔️ Co-founded and hosted "Girls Hoo Code: The Podcast" to promote diversity in STEM.
✔️ Elected executive overseeing product design, photography, and content.
✔️ Demonstrated strong communication and leadership by co-managing the
PR committee, delegating tasks to meet tight deadlines.
✔️ Created merchandise including designing bucket hats, stickers, hoodies, and more.
Freelance Product Design
✔️ Modernized JR-Research's WordPress website for a modern, user-friendly experience, enhancing navigation and visual appeal.
✔️ Implemented strategic solutions for enhancing brand recognition.
✔️ Defined a clear mission with the slogan "Advance Your Career, Advance Your Life," strengthening client relationships and solidifying the brand image.
✔️ Prioritized website accessibility, implementing features with longer lifespans.
Academic Projects
✔️ Through my studies in Computer Science and French, I have created many projects including mobile applications, websites, and more.
✔️ Delved into sound design and audio engineering courses to enhance my skills in podcasting and multimedia design.
Personal Projects
✔️ I have participated in hackathons to further my skillsets, as well as worked on other projects in and outside of school.
✔️ I love attending workshops and learning new, interesting things!
✔️ Crafted a virtual reality project in 24 hours, winning "Best AR/VR Hack."