DOB : 05.06.1990 | T : 0787 1510 790 | E : liffydesigns@gmail.com
I am a designer with a passion for people-centred design, looking for an opportunity to grow, learn and develop further professionally. I wish to bring the unique skill set I have acquired in design and apply it within a team environment in a UX/UI design role. I am dedicated to making effective solutions and meaningful experiences for everyone through design and I feel I have the necessary drive and enthusiasm required for this career. I have experience working on a variety of projects and I revel in the individual challenges that each presents.
I am a highly creative person and enjoy using my creativity to solve problems.
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KEY SKILLS
•VISUAL DESIGN•INTERACTION DESIGN •PROTOTYPING •ILLUSTRATION •STORYTELLING •COMMUNICATION
I have a good understanding of the UX process, from research and analysis methods to iteration and testing stages. I have experience in building product wireframes at varying levels of fidelity. I enjoy working as part of a team and independently. As a self-taught designer, I am a fast learner and am constantly trying to better myself, and master new skills to make the best work possible
TOOLS & SOFTWARE
•ADOBE PHOTOSHOP•ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR•ADOBE XD•PEN & PAPER •PROCREATE
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EDUCATION
2008 - 2012 - Belfast School of Art
BA Hons Fine & Applied Art : 2:1
2001 - 2008 - Regent House School
A Levels : AAB (Art, Mathematics, Technology and Design)
12 GCSE’s : A*- B Grades
POST GRADUATE EDUCATION
2012 - 2013 - Belfast School of Art
Post Graduate Module in Creative Innovation & Entrepreneurship : Pass
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
2012 - 2013 - Belfast School of Art
Artist/ Designer in Residence Award
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Through each of my employment positions I feel I have gained greater knowledge, empathy and interpersonal skills as I have worked with a range of people with varying needs.
FREELANCE DESIGNER
Liffy Designs | 2013 - PRESENT
•In this venture I provide a range of services from application and web design, logo and branding design and custom portraits and illustration.
•I am passionate about customer service, building a rapport with my clients, and having respect and sensitivity, providing tailored experiences for each person or company I work with.
•Marketing experience through regularly maintaining a business website, social media channels and email newsletters.
•Developed my organisation and time management skills, and experience of working to meet deadlines effectively.
•Business acumen and sales experience.
STATIONERY DESIGNER
Creative Wedding Company |2017 - PRESENT
•Sister Branch of Liffy Designs.
•Specialising in creating bespoke wedding stationery packages that are unique to each couple, with the motto “Have your big day, your way”.
•Increased my empathy skills, as all work is bespoke and custom to the couple and their story.
•I pride myself on my ability to create pieces which accurately reflect the personality and needs of my couples as well as providing exciting experiences for their guests, always looking at the big picture and how items would be used on the day, e.g. taking into consideration the size of event, venue aesthetics, event theme (if any) and overall readability and accessibility of the pieces.
•Heightened my technical design skills, regarding tools, software and knowledge of design application (print vs screen).
•Contributed to my customer service and communication skills.
•With every design I make, whether it be stationery, branding or product, it is a really collaborative process between myself and my clients. I believe that communication between all parties including clients, designers (and developers) is paramount for creating a successful design.
BARISTA/ SALES ASSISTANT
CHAT Coffee house & Newsagents – Belfast City Hospital | 2019 - PRESENT
•Greet customers and provide a high quality of customer service, having respect and awareness of the sensitive nature of the environment (hospital).
•Work effectively within a team.
SUPERVISOR
The Cookie Box | 2010 - 2017
•Maintaining a high level of customer service at all times, providing a welcoming and inviting environment
•Ensuring company standards are met re. food quality, safety and procedure
•Delegation of tasks to other team members, with consistent communication and a positive attitude.
I feel that the multifaceted nature of my employment past has made me more flexible, adaptable and well rounded as a person and as a designer.