Creating Unique User experiences
I blend creativity, discipline, and strategic thinking into designs that are empathetic to the end user. My process has been shaped by a background in art and military service. This foundation informs a creative problem-solving approach to my designs.
My Passion: Small Business & Start-up Collaborations
I thrive in small collaborative environments; making me an ideal partner for startups and small businesses. From crafting engaging user experiences to strategic business and branding plans, I have 10+ years experience bringing clients abstract concepts to life while keeping constant communication, ensuring smooth hand-offs of finished products.
Curiosity fueled Growth
I believe in continual growth and make it a priority to stay current with evolving design and accessibility standards. I look forward to using new trends and tools to keep improving my design and research skills.
Creative vision meets military precision
After serving as an Army medic, I transitioned into UX/UI design to create experiences that go beyond aesthetics—prioritizing empathy, accessibility, and user needs. Through freelance illustration work and formal UX training, I’ve developed strong critical thinking and research-driven problem-solving skills to deliver meaningful, user-centered solutions
Organized. Adaptable. People-First.
Being a mother of 3 has strengthened my ability to collaborate, prioritize, and manage projects with empathy and clarity. Balancing multiple needs, timelines, and stakeholders has taught me how to communicate effectively, adapt quickly, and keep projects moving forward with intention and care.
Design in practice
Shivani Patel
Product Manager & Digital Designer
"Shannon's expertise in UX research techniques has been a pivotal factor in our team's success and allows her to quickly become a subject matter expert in her areas of focus. Her ability to uncover valuable insights through user and market research consistently guided our design decisions in the right direction. She has a keen eye for identifying synthesizing user pain points, needs, and preferences, which has greatly influenced the Proto-user personas that drove out user-centered approach."
"During our project Shannon demonstrated a true passion for user-centric design and a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in CRM development. Her research methodologies were thorough and precise, consistently yielding valuable insights that shaped the CRM's design and functionality. Shannon's ability to empathize with users and translate their needs into actionable design improvements was remarkable. Her strong organizational skills allowed her to manage multiple aspects of the project simultaneously. The end product was visually appealing, functional and intuitive, thanks to Shannon's pursuit of excellence. As a freelance illustrator, she was able to leverage her illustrative skills to create meaningful user journeys that allow stakeholders to visualize the users experience. Shannon is an outstanding performer and a pleasure to work with."
Cristina Myers
Luxury Spa Owner
"Shannon put together my entire website and communicated effectively and efficiently throughout the whole process on a weekly basis and answered any of my questions. She made it look aesthetically pleasing to the eye and it’s very user friendly."
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