Hey everyone - I'm Christina Medeiros! Long story short, I design things. As I find myself finishing up my degree in Computer Science and Media Arts, I feel a strong pull towards all things UX. Originally starting my media portfolio with more photography and video work, I have continued to branch out into brand, website and graphic design. Using my CS experience and design knowledge together has introduced me to sectors of developmental design I am proud to contribute to!
01 SKILLSETS AND SERVICES
Here are some of my freelance specialities, or you can take a look at my professional work here!
I strive to deliver the highest quality of design services and work with each and every client to ensure that their unique vision is brought to life. With a sharp eye for detail and an eye for beauty, I can help you create the perfect website or brand for your business.
I offer my clients a range of services, from brand development to logo design and print media. With a keen eye for detail and an a high understanding of graphical principles, I strive to create designs that are both visually appealing and effective.
I also offer photography services for product shoots for your own website, professional headshots, graduation or wedding documentation and more! Let me capture the moment so you can relive it and make something amazing in the process!
02 Experience
2021 - 2022
PLANNUH, INC
UX ENGINEER
My primary role was to create UI prototype interfaces and validate design through the iterative voice of customer interviews while collaborating with a global team of developers. Conducting these research projects and reporting my findings during company-wide meetings allowed me to inform the design and development process, ensuring a user-centered approach to product development. In addition to my prototyping and research responsibilities, I also played a crucial role in refining and enhancing the overall user experience of our financial technology solutions.
Example Projects: Dashboard Redesign, Spend Reporting, Home Widgets
Skills developed: Visual Design, Prototyping, Research
Softwares used:
Figma, InDesign, Illustrator
UX DESIGNER
2022-2023
TOAST
My primary role was to create designs and prototypes for new feature or beta releases after conducting formal research. I worked with developers on a consistent basis to re-architecture and maximize the design under engineering restrictions. My designs focused on enhancing user satisfaction and usability, while aligning with the company's brand and product vision. By leveraging user-centered design principles, I crafted intuitive and visually appealing interfaces that seamlessly integrated with the existing product ecosystem while promoting new ways to enhance brand consistency across all platforms outside my team.
Catering Online Ordering, Calendar, Menu selection
Skills developed: Interaction Design, Hi-fi Wireframing, Usability Testing
Figma, Photoshop, Premiere, AfterEffects
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2022 - PRESENT
FREELANCE
WEB DESIGNER + PHOTOGRAPHER
I offer freelance services in a variety of areas, including web design, graphic design, photography, video content, and UX/UI work. I'm happy to provide free consultations to discuss your project and determine how I can best help you. I take pride in my attention to detail and strive to ensure that each website I create is top-notch. I am a firm believer in the power of design and how it can be used to communicate a message to the world. My recent freelance work is mostly web design and photography, which I use to create stunning websites for my clients, requiring me to be freely express my creative motivation and communicate with clients on a frequent basis.
R and R Roofing, SOS Plumbing, NEU Graduation
Client management, Marketing, Self-leadership
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Wordpress, Wix, Figma, Illustrator, Indesign
2023 - Present
BRAVURA PARTNERS
HEAD OF UX MEDIA AND DIGITAL MARKETING
In this role, I mainly produce compelling and engaging video content for diverse digital platforms, resulting in increased audience engagement and implemented data-driven insights to tailor content strategies that align with brand objectives. Tangentially, I manage and execute end-to-end social media campaigns across various platforms, including TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn. Doing so, I directly spearhead brand awareness initiatives by developing and implementing a cohesive brand voice and identity across all online channels, resulting in increased recognition and customer loyalty. To further reach our audience, I also worked on creating compelling graphics to post on socials and our website (company announcements, poster...etc) in addition to providing digital marketing consulting services.
LinkedIn Campaigns, Project Arrow, Bravura Youtube
Video Production, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing
Premiere, AfterEffects, Figma, Photoshop
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CONTACT
If you are interested in a free design consult or commercial work (photography, graphic or website design), dont hesitate to reach out!
ChristinaMedeirosDesign@gmail.com