Hello world; I'm Andy,

A UX designer focused on solving everyday problems through empathy and user centered designs.

Currently at Vector Solutions
Formerly at SimplePart, Chatham Financial, and Walmart Labs
Cognitive Science HCI and Computer Science at UC San Diego

eCommerce SAAS for Fortune 500 automotive groups

Jr UI/UX Designer

This case study is based on my redesign of SimplePart's internal order management system, used by all our clients averaging 60,000+ weekly visits.

Designing a watch party platform during COVID-19

Jr UX Designer

As part of the Kast design team, I designed consumer facing products for both desktop and mobile users that were seen by millions of users.

Designing for finance

UX Design Intern

As part of the Chatham Financial Design team, I designed and performed user research on a Toast Notification Center for internal and external users of Chatham products.

A summer at Walmart Labs

UX Design Intern

As part of Walmart Labs' ecommerce design team, I designed a business-facing tool used by Front-End Engineers and Product Managers to view existing and create new components of the Walmart website.

Designing with empathy for the T1 Diabetes community

Product Designer    UX Researcher

In collaboration with the Diabetes Design Initiative at UCSD, I co-designed a mobile app for young people with type 1 diabetes to meet and communicate with mentors. For this project I co-designed the UI, performed needfinding, and user testing.

Designing a coffee shop website for UCSD students

Web Designer     UX Researcher

As part of a team in a pro web design class, I designed a new website for Audrey's, a coffee shop in Geisel Library at UCSD. For this project, I co-designed the UI and performed User Research.

Designing for an efficient dining experience

UX Researcher     Front-End Engineer

Birdie is a food recommendation app that actively limits the number of options you see to streamline the decision making process. For this project, I performed UX research and helped design/develop the app.