Hi there! My name is
Ainsley Johnson
UI/UX Designer | UX Researcher | Web Developer
I am an experienced UX Designer who is dedicated to creating the best solutions for you.
Get to Know Me
Hello! I'm Ainsley Johnson, UI/UX Designer
I’m a user experience designer and web developer with a B.A. in User Experience Design from Bradley University. I love the research and design process, collaborating with others, and delivering a final product that will bring my clients’ visions to life.
Most recently, I spent two years as a web developer for Slamdot, a digital marketing agency in Tennessee. As part of their design team, I guided clients through the website design process from the initial planning phase to launching their finished site. During my experience at the agency, I worked with a variety of businesses. These included non-profit organizations, large commercial businesses, and small local firms.
In my free time I enjoy reading, running, and traveling. I am always looking for my next adventure and I am not afraid to try new things.
Interested in talking about my work? The best way to contact me is through LinkedIn.
Apps and Programs I Use
Skills
Prototyping
I have developed prototypes for applications and websites in both Figma and Adobe XD. I believe prototypes are important for clients and users to see before a project enters the development phase.
Graphic Design
Developing custom graphics and styles to fit clients' needs is a large part of my work. To meet these requirements I utilize programs such as Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Canva.
SEO Optimization
It is important for clients to make sure that their website is easily searchable. This means incorporating key words so that, when search engines crawl a website, that site is more likely to come up based on the user's search request.
Information Architecture
Having a plan that outlines the structure for a website or application is crucial. For every project, I create plans to establish a page hierarchy and organize the project information.
User Research
Prior to creating any project it is important to understand the audience who will be using the product. Through research, I develop personas and identify user goals.
UX Writing
In order to engage users it is important to keep written content concise but informative. I write text so that the information about my clients' products and services is engaging and easy to understand.
My Process
Identify/Define
The first step in my process is identifying a problem and establishing clear goals to solve the problem.
Research
Once a problem has been identified, it is important to develop an understanding of the problem through research. This includes learning about potential users and looking at ways others have tried to solve the problem. This research helps establish the critical areas of the problem that need to be addressed while also informing designers of things that need to be improved upon.
Design/Prototype
Using the research that has been compiled, I work to develop a prototype. This acts as a draft of the finished product that looks and functions like the actual product will.
Test/Iterate
It is important to test any design with both peers and users. This stage allows for the exchange of feedback and the opportunity to make changes based on the feedback prior to creating the final design.
Implement
Once a project has been tested and revised, I take the necessary steps to develop and implement the finished product.
My Skills and Experience Will Help You
Spring 2021
Scrum Master
Led a small team to help create a new website design concept for the Central Illinois Landmark Foundation using UX methods and scrum methodology.
Spring 2021
Project Manager
Managed a team of students and oversaw the development of a website and pamphlet through OSF Healthcare to promote health literacy in the Peoria area.
Spring 2022
Corporate Designer
Created promotional materials for the talent acquisition department of Stericycle to promote open positions at employment events, social media and community locations.
Spring 2023
UX Designer
Worked as an UX intern at a student-run design and advertising agency to create digital content and layouts for a variety of business clients.