Connecting the dots from idea to launch.
Specializing in helping startups, businesses, creative agencies, non-profit organizations and technology companies launch amazing digital products and services…fast.
This is a day in the life of a product lifecycle specialist.
I have a unique range of experience, from hands-on design and development, to leadership, product management and operations, allowing me to work with your team at any stage to get results that matter.
Full service design & development
The artist, creating inspired product design and digital marketing solutions that bring value to your customers.
Product design
Transform emerging ideas into great experiences with UX focused design strategies, pixel perfect visual designs and hi-fidelity prototypes, ready for early stage user testing and development hand-off. I listen and learn about your design needs, empathize with your users and bring value to your brand’s mission.
User experience design
I specialize on crafting digital products and services that are not only functional but also enjoyable to use. With the users experience at the forefront, thoughtful UX design is the bridge between the technical aspects of a product and the human experience of using it.
From user research, detailed workflows, user journey considerations and early stage prototyping, we can provide positive and meaningful interactions from the users introduction to ongoing use.
Product strategy & ideation workshops
Product strategy and ideation workshops are a complementary processes that, when combined effectively, can lead to the creation of innovative and successful products and services. I facilitate comprehensive workshops with cross functional teams to identify new feature opportunities and foresee pitfalls before the design and development journeys begin.
Combining product strategy and ideation workshops can create a powerful and effective process for developing successful products that meet the needs of your users and achieve your business goals.
Workflow architecture
Workflow architecture is the blueprint for how work gets done within a system or organization. It defines the sequence of steps, tools, and people involved in completing a specific task or process.
The benefits of a well-defined workflow architecture include:
Improved efficiency: Streamlined processes and reduced manual work lead to faster completion times and cost reduction.
Enhanced visibility: Provides a clear picture of how work progresses, allowing for better monitoring and control.
Reduced errors: Clear steps and defined responsibilities minimize human error and improve overall quality.
Increased collaboration: Can automate communication and handoffs between teams, fostering smoother collaboration.
For new projects or complex features, defining the workflow architecture early helps development teams understand the flow of data from a back-end perspective. I help connect the dots between form and function with well defined sitemaps and workflows.
Planning the user journey
Planning a user journey is like designing a roadmap for your users. It is useful to understand their entire experience with your product or service, from the moment they become aware of it to when they become regular users.
The benefits of defining the user journey are:
Mapped interactions
We pinpoint all the ways users interact with your product or service. This could include:
- Website visits
- Mobile app interactions
- Social media channels
- Customer support interactions
- Marketing materials (ads, emails, etc.)
Defined pain points and opportunities
Are there any obstacles or frustrations users encounter during the journey? These are your pain points! We’ll identify opportunities to improve the experience by addressing them.
Visualized user journey
We define the expected journey with provide a visual representation of the user’s experience, with detailed flowcharts and/or diagrams.
Design systems & UI kits
I develop comprehensive design systems and UI Kits dedicated to the brand of your project to ensure design consistency throughout your digital applications and media.
As a single source of truth for everything related to the look and feel of your product, the design system and UI Kits include a collection of reusable components, guidelines, and resources for building consistent and user-friendly interfaces. These include:
- UI components (buttons, forms, icons, etc.)
- Styles (colors, fonts, spacing)
- Code snippets (pre-written code for common UI elements)
- Design principles (guiding principles for layout, usability, etc.)
Interactive prototypes
Interactive prototypes are a powerful tool in the product design process. They enable product teams to test and refine ideas, gather valuable user feedback, and ensure the final product delivers a smooth and enjoyable user experience.
I create rapid wireframe prototypes that help to define interaction workflows to guide UI design, and high-fidelity prototypes that demonstrate the end product that can address usability opportunities before development.
The benefits of interactive prototyping provides:
Simulated interactions: Users can click buttons, navigate through menus, fill in forms, and interact with other elements, mimicking real-world usage.
Early stage user testing and feedback: Interactive prototypes allow for usability testing in a more controlled environment before actual development begins. This helps identify and address potential issues early on.
Enhance communication: Prototypes act as a bridge between designers, developers, and stakeholders, providing a clear visual representation of the product vision and functionality.
Get a head start on user testing by interacting with prototypes of your project across design phases.
WordPress development
I provide professional WordPress websites implementations that include customized theming (tailored to your brand and design), development and content production with ongoing maintenance and support.
Brand strategy and digital marketing
From developing an all-encompassing online marketing strategy to designing every brand detail with precision, I provide a full spectrum of marketing design support to align with your goals, including:
- Print and digital collateral
- Banner ads
- Presentation slide decks
- and more…
Product Management
The conductor, leading the path to bring great ideas to life from idea to launch.
Research & discovery
Research and discovery is an essential phase of any product development lifecycle. It is all about making sure that you are trying to solve the right problem, for the right audience, and at the right time. This includes in-depth market research and competitor analysis.
Roadmap planning
From planning your MVP to prioritizing feature releases, I work closely with stakeholders to determine what new feature are candidates to enter the Product Roadmap and plan milestones for release.
Authored product requirements & user stories
I author detailed Product Requirement Documentation (PRD) and user stories to inform cross-functional development teams on what to create and ensure the complete vision is communicated properly, cutting down on the guess work and iterations.
Certified Product Owner
I work with cross functional scrum teams throughout the projects lifecycle to present requirements, clear blockers and keep the deliverables on track.
Certified Scrum Master
Experienced agile scrum facilitator, leading scrum ceremonies and managing deliverables across design and development teams.
Operations
The coordinator, streamlining workflows across business teams to launch new products and features faster.
ProdOps
Let’s get to know your product team on a personal level to listen and understand their strengths and their needs.
- Get everyone on the same page utilizing Agile Methodologies.
- Encourage transparency, communication and collaboration.
- Optimize team productivity.
- Develop agile workflow plans custom to your business needs to help your team work more efficiently.
- Implement and train product, design, development and marketing teams in agile best practices and scrum processes.
- Streamline recurring team sprints and scrum ceremonies.
DesignOps
Let’s get to know your design team on a personal level to listen and understand their strengths and their needs.
- Mentor and grow and evolving design teams.
- Creating efficient design delivery workflows.
- Streamline design systems and reusable design components.
- Improve the quality and impact of design outputs.
Release management
Work to honor the product roadmap by planning your product launch and incremental releases to your users.
- Get everyone on the same page utilizing Agile Methodologies.
- Encourage transparency, communication and collaboration.
- Streamline approvals and sign-off processes.
- Author engaging and informative release notes.
- Plan for iterations and red flags.
Jira project implementation and agile workflows
Jira is a popular project management tool used by many teams to track tasks, issues, and workflows. Implementing and setting up a Jira project effectively requires planning and consideration of your specific needs.
I strategically implement agile system workflows using Jira and Confluence to streamline communications between product management, design, and development teams resulting in more productive product launches.