Hi, I'm a Senior UX & Product Designer with 12+ years of experience
San Francisco, California, United States
Empowered companies to embrace new technologies by showcasing Accenture Liquid Studios' capabilities, part of the San Francisco Innovation Hub, resulting in faster prototyping and software delivery through collaboration on innovative initiatives
Improved user satisfaction for a leading global tech company by designing screens for 3 mobile and web applications, conducting over a dozen focus groups and usability tests, and facilitating multiple Design Sprints with stakeholders
Increased user engagement for a tech innovation company by creating voice and chat-based interfaces for an interactive virtual assistant using advanced AI, AR, and 3D technologies as a mobile app solution
Enhanced data research efficiency for a strategy & growth company by designing a high-fidelity prototype for a GenAI research assistant, facilitating data research and exploration on internal servers
Boosted accessibility and user experience for a mortgage technology provider by designing and improving user interfaces, addressing accessibility issues, and ensuring an intuitive, user-friendly experience across various platforms
Zürich Area, Switzerland
Quadrupled sign-up rates for the "Swarovski Club" loyalty program by designing and A/B testing various design variants and trigger rules for a call-to-action pop-up on swarovski.com, overseeing user experience efforts across multiple teams
Boosted loyalty program engagement through the timely launch of the loyalty program both online and in-store. This was achieved by participating in weekly alignment meetings to maintain adherence to UX guidelines and best practices
Enhanced user interaction on swarovski.com by collaborating with the Head of Analytics to set up and monitor dozens of A/B tests in Google Optimize, Google Analytics, and Fullstory. Additionally, proposed data-informed design solutions which contributed to this improvement
Enhanced team efficiency by introducing agile frameworks within the User Experience team, enabling prioritization of epics and stories for the first time, and conducting “design thinking” workshops with stakeholders
Improved design workflow by contributing to a pattern design library in Figma, linking interactive components across web product designs in preparation for the new brand identity launched in February 2021, ensuring consistency
Contributed to design of the "My Account" area on swarovski.com and developing interactive web layouts using Figma and Adobe XD
Enhanced site accessibility by ensuring ADA compliance and successfully integrating an accessibility solution on swarovski.com
Zürich Area, Switzerland
Successfully led a design and research team for a reputable brand in the audio industry, resulting in the completion of high-quality designs
Achieved a user-friendly and innovative solution for a new wireless system management software by guiding the team in designing and prototyping using Axure RP and Sketch design programs
Ensured design consistency across various user interfaces by contributing to a design system library, which included a comprehensive set of reusable UI elements like buttons, forms, icons, typography styles, and layout grids
Enhanced project efficiency by managing and prioritizing epics and stories using agile methodologies, and achieving certification as a Certified ScrumMaster®
Improved client satisfaction by consulting on and enhancing their online content strategy, leading to more effective and engaging digital experiences
2015 — 2017
Zürich Area, Switzerland
Ensured visual consistency across tutti.ch, a leading Swiss online marketplace for secondhand items, by redesigning UI components for web, Android, and iOS in a design system library
Improved user insights by coordinating qualitative and quantitative research, including focus groups, card sorting, and usability testing with an external agency
Enhanced user feedback by conducting cost-effective user testing methods such as guerilla testing, A/B testing, and user surveys
Validated product assumptions by collaborating with the Head of UX to identify and validate assumptions for tutti.ch products, including the sleek iOS app for payment and delivery
Developed detailed customer personas and journey maps by aggregating data from user testing and market research
2012 — 2015
Zurich, Switzerland
Achieved over one million downloads by collaborating with UX designers, marketers, and engineers to launch the free calling and messaging app Swisscom iO for Android and iOS in June 2013
Contributed to design consistency by delivering style guides and foundation principles for web designs, and building a design system library for shared web, Android, and iOS assets
Streamlined digital asset management by efficiently managing digital assets for the website using Adobe CQ web CMS
Education
2006 — 2010
UC Santa Barbara
Bachelors
2006 — 2010
2010 — 2012
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
Master of Arts in Design
2010 — 2012
2008 — 2008
Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici
Study Abroad
2008 — 2008
2007 — 2007
Diablo Valley College
Art Digital Media
2007 — 2007