I have worked for several major brands. I specialize in creative problem-solving. I love the challenge of making complicated things simple and intuitive to understand. I am an advocate for the end user. My main focus is to help marry the business goals with the user's objectives. I utilize design, research, and programming methodologies to create delightful user experiences.
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UX Researcher
As a UX Researcher, I'm concerned with the systematic investigation of users and their goals, to add context and insight into the process of designing the user experience.
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Inclusive Designer
As an Inclusive Designer, I'm concerned with the process in which the needs of people with disabilities are specifically considered throughout the design and development process.
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Information Architect
As an Information Architect, I'm concerned with the science of organizing and structuring digital applications' content to support usability and findability.
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Wireframe Designer
As a Wireframe Designer, I'm concerned with helping to facilitate project team communication. I focus on clarifying the navigation, content placement, and the interaction model.
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Prototype Designer
As a Prototype Designer, I'm concerned with simulating how a product or application works, what it does, and how the user should interact with it.
UX Tools
I have achieved mastery level with several UX tools.
As a UX professional, I have learned how to use several design tools. I can quickly adapt to work with any tool that best fits a project. I learn applications quickly and often host tutorials to teach others how to utilize new technology.
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My Work
Discover
First StepIn this first step, I practice divergent thinking. I consider everything about the user, constrained by nothing.
Design
Second StepOnce I develop empathy for the user, I use convergent thinking. I focus on critical areas that could use a solution.
Develop
Third StepIn this step, I practice divergent thinking again. I start ideating — generating several creative and innovative ideas.
Deliver
Fourth StepIn this last step, I practice convergent thinking again, focusing on what practical solutions we can deliver.
Platform Flexible
I design solutions that seamlessly adapt to users' behavior and environments across various screen sizes, platforms, and orientations.
Through extensive research, I ensured software accessibility across iOS, Android, and web platforms. This involved studying Human Interface Guidelines for multiple controls and integrating W3C Web Accessibility Initiative standards to enhance usability and inclusivity.
Thurston Allen
Full-stack UX Designer
I am a UX designer and information architect specializing in creating intuitive, accessible digital experiences. I design responsive solutions, conduct user research, and develop design systems. Collaborating with stakeholders, I translate business needs into seamless interactions across web, mobile, and emerging technologies like AR/VR and IoT.
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