👋🏾 Hello, Hola, Olá, Ciao!
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I'm Ariana and I'm so glad you stopped by!
I'm a Senior UX Designer who enjoys making technology easier for humans to use.
At just two months old I got my first taste of travel when my parents moved from my birthplace in Fort Polk, Louisiana to Seattle, Washington. 
My wanderlust hasn't stopped since.
My military family moved around the U.S. often, teaching me how to quickly adapt to new places. As I grew older, my desire to understand and embrace diverse people and cultures did as well.
Empathy is the core of who I am. ❤️ 
My travel experiences have shaped me into the person I am today, equipping me with the skills to connect and understand others who are different from me.
My design experience
In high school, I took an extracurricular Yearbook class that sparked my zeal for design. Fast forward several years, roles, and projects later, I am a Senior UX Designer with over 9 years of experience designing user-friendly products. Throughout my career, I've worn many hats but what I've loved most is the challenge of finding solutions to user problems. I utilize user-centered design to solve real user needs and boost business growth. My strengths are in interaction design, design systems, and user research. I've honed my skills in designing products across multiple industries, such as B2B, B2C, e-commerce, and mobile application projects. I invite you to get in touch if you're looking for a UX specialist or need help crafting an impactful user experience. Contact me directly at ariananicoledesigns@gmail.com.

My design philosophy
Design should be used to solve real problems and make a positive impact on people's lives and the world we live in. To do so, designers need to listen to understand, collaborate often, and stay curious about everything.  At the same time, how people engage with products is unpredictable and outside of a designer's control. UX research is the key to transforming ideas into reality and improving the odds of success.

When I'm not designing, you can find me:
        •  Curled up with a good read 📖 
        •  Practicing Romance languages (Spanish 🇪🇸, Portuguese 🇵🇹, Italian 🇮🇹) 
        •  Breaking a sweat in the gym 🏋🏾‍♀️
        •  Trying new tasty cuisines 😋 
        •  Engaging in fun, cultural experiences ✨
        •  Fulfilling my wanderlust spirit traveling the world 🌎 (check out my travel adventures on Youtube)
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