Lana Jones
HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN
Creative collaboration towards a better world
WHAT DO I DO?
Use an intuitive approach to identify insights and co-create innovative solutions.
WIREFRAMING
Externalizing ideas is essential to creating alignment on our vision and tackling the UI decisions we'll need to make to execute our ideas with precision.
PROTOTYPING
From paper prototypes to clickable prototypes in InVision, I use an array of resources to create design deliverables to test our ideas.
USER TESTING
An intuitive approach to setting up user tests is essential to validating that what you design works to deliver a targeted user experience.
WHAT HAVE I DONE?
Investigate the world with purpose and a design-centered mindset.
DESIGN
I have a passion for conveying a message and creating a pleasant end user experience by applying design principles, keeping customer stories in mind.
TECHNOLOGY
I worked in web development, graphic design, application support, editing a database in MySQL, and I helped write functional documents for a portal governance team.
COMMUNICATIONS
I enjoy research & statistics, writing copy, and marketing. I have published articles, written blogs, created marketing materials, and set up online advertising.
TAKE OVER CANOPY
An innovative mobile app solution for East Austin Studio Tour
HOMEAWAY REDESIGN
Redesigning HomeAway.com navigation for a better user experience
FIND MY LOCAL COFFEE SPOT
An app to find your favorite coffee spot in walking distance
PAST PROJECTS
Tap to Pay Android App
2nd Place Hackathon Winner
This app won runner-up and Judges Favorite Project at PayPal Battle Hack Austin, hosted by Tech Shop. Tap to Pay is a native Android app that turns anyone into a vendor using a Raspberry Pi (computer) as a mobile register. Perfect for making small transactions on the fly. I was in charge of mobile app design and virtual store design. I became a maker at TechShop to design a case for the mobile register. Our files are hosted on GitHub.
2nd Place, Awarded Judges' Favorite Project, Best Use of TechShop
Service Experience Design
Valero Portal Governance Team
Created functional documents for development of modules for the employee intranet portal. Created training presentations and documents as well as trained employees to use portal tools. Did functional writing & designing.
Graphic & Web Design
Lee University, Cubitas, Enchanted Springs Ranch, Tanahee
Designed custom graphics for websites, pamphlets, and marketing messages for startups and businesses such as Cubitas in Austin, TX, GC Experts in Leander, TX, Tanahee Property Development in Murphy, NC, and Enchanted Springs Ranch in San Antonio, TX.
EXPERIENCE & RESUME
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Blog
Becoming a Thought Leader
Medium.com
I am blogging about the connections between philosophy, design, business strategy, and designer/client relationships. The concept of awareness in user interface design can help drive social interaction and connectedness.
Want to have coffee?
Interested in working together?
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For more information, add me on LinkedIN!
Interested in working together?
Let's talk!