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My name is Julianne, but I prefer Julie.

 I’m a product designer who splits her time between Los Angeles and Joshua Tree. I’ve been designing experiences, both physical and digital, for the past 8 years, specializing in small businesses and multi-sided marketplaces.

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I’m a Product Designer interested in big-picture problem solving and delightful design. ​

I typically follow the Double Diamond Design Thinking process, but tailor my toolkit to the unique needs of each project. Collaboration and shared documentation are the pillars of my success.

How I got here

I found my way into UX after studying the intersection between art, science and technology, which led me to working in the contemporary art world for several years. 

I wore lots of creative hats for small businesses as a ceramicist, registrar, exhibition designer, curator, project manager, graphic designer, art handler, marketing assistant – until I discovered that most of these roles all had one thing in common: User Experience. 

I returned to school for some formal training, and now I spend my days seeking out problems, trying to solve them with creative digital solutions.”

What my colleagues say

"Julie is a professional at applying all sales and executive demands to user interface design. I worked with many companies and she is the best designer at being able to communicate technical matters with engineers."
Hiroko YamajiEngineer, HyreCar
"Julie is an incredibly conscientious person, both in terms of her work and personal ethic. She has a deep and thorough understanding of Design Thinking and UX that shines through in the quality of her work and team interactions. On the personal end, she advocates for all people, not just our customers, and her diversity and inclusiveness initiatives have been a guiding light for HyreCar’s self-realization process."
Jordan LavataiDirector of Engineering, HyreCar
"I am always working on better ways to organize people and process, and Julie's name frequently comes up as an example in conversation. I am unlikely to meet a more talented leader in bringing customer experience theory into practice."
Ken GrimesCTO, HyreCar

In my free time

Outside of work, I’m usually trying to expand my design skills by reading up on UX Planet or watching Youtube tutorials about the newest Figma plugins.

I’m also designing and renovating a house in Joshua Tree to become an AirBnB. You can also find me at the dog park or taking a spin class in my living room.