Emily Winter

About Me

Check out my portfolio at winteremily.com

I’m an adaptable and collaborative UX/UI Designer who wants to help make the digital landscape more user-friendly. I’m skilled at problem-solving and crafting good-looking layouts for responsive web and app services.

Outside of design, I teach piano part-time and co-organize climbing events in Bristol.

Education

Google Design Certificate in User Experience Design Jan - Oct 2023

Coursera

UX: Developed skills in wireframing, prototyping, user research, user flows, storyboarding, journey maps, usability testing and accessibility. UI: Developed skills using design systems, UI patterns and aesthetic design principles. Designed an app and a responsive website using Figma, from initial research to high-fidelity prototype.

UX/UI Skills Bootcamp Sep - Nov 2023

Bath Spa University

Gained further knowledge and experience with UX and UI principles, building on my previous course. Followed the UX design process to design a mobile app based on an industry brief. Participated in weekly design challenges, providing rationale on design decisions and exchanging feedback.

Work & Experience

UX/UI Designer

Winsor + Leaman Architects

07/14/2023 - 08/10/2023

Led a redesign of the client’s website, in collaboration with a front-end developer, resulting in increased user perceptions of professionalism, honesty and trust, and look and feel. Conducted research and usability testing to understand the target audience and user needs. Presented wireframes and sketches to the client throughout the process, making sure the overall layout and sitemap was mutually agreed upon. Ensured consistency for the user experience across various devices and screen sizes with responsive design. Formalized the design system of the website, using colour, typefaces and photography to align with the client's intended brand identity. Handed off interactive high-fidelity Figma prototypes and assets for implementation.

Skills

Figma
Webflow
User Research
User Flows
Wireframing
Prototyping
Usability Testing
Accessible Design
UI Principles