Edward Chase

About

An empathic, professional storyteller, who is looking to use my knowledge and experience to create web-based user interfaces and following user- centered design methods to constructively contribute to design operations.

Experience

MoodShare

Dec 2018 – Present

Founder & Lead UX/UI Designer

Developing a social media platform which provides a forum for people facing stress to share thoughts and feelings as well as a safe space to connect with others facing similar experiences. • Conducted intensive research and currently undergoing development. •Created a wireframe which complies with user-centered methods. •Tools used: Trello, Miro, Adobe XD, Adobe Photoshop.

Bike Maryland

Sep 2020 – Oct 2020

UX/UI Designer

Redesigned the website of the Bike Maryland bicycle club, which hosts events, tips, and other resources with bicycle users. •Redesigned the website by integrating new UI components and principles, as well as responsive website design compositions. • Conducted interviews and surveys of target population •Analyzed user needs and pain points. •Created a user persona. •Created a user scenario based off the user persona. •Presented the project to a group of 15 individuals, as well offered recommendations for future endeavors. •Follow 508 compliance requirements of web design. • Tools used: Trello, Miro, Figma Adobe Photoshop.

Austin & Elkins

Aug 2020 – Oct 2020

UX/UI Designer

Collaborated on this design of a well-respected and established Alexandria, Virginia-based jewelry company. •Created a responsive redesign of the Austin & Elkins website with a focus on a clean, elegant design that drives user to make appointments with the client. •Followed 508 compliance requirements of web design. • Conducted interviews and surveys of target population (Individuals 40-60 years of age.). •Analyzed user needs and pain points. •Created a user persona and. •Created a user scenario and journey map based off the user persona. •Designed both a mobile and web application, which complied with user-centered design methodologies. •Designed and conducted usability tests with both lo-fi and hi-fi prototypes of the mobile/web application. •Presented the project to a group of 15 individuals, as well offered recommendations for future endeavors. • Tools used: Trello, Miro, Figma Adobe Photoshop.

Mentormatch

Jul 2020 – Aug 2020

UX/UI Designer

This mobile application connects users who are seeking a career change or general guidance within their professional field, with mentors from that professional field. •Part of a team of 4. •Conducted interviews and surveys of both professionals seeking guidance, as well as individuals seeking a career change. •Analyzed user needs and pain points. •Created a user persona. •Created a user scenario and user journey map based on the user persona. •Designed both lo-fi to hi-fi prototypes(wireframes), specially tasked with designing the navigation bar which is found on each page of the application. •Follow 508 compliance requirements of web design. •Presented project to a group of 15 individuals, as well offered recommendations for future endeavors • Tools used: Trello, Miro, Adobe XD, Adobe Photoshop.

Education

George Washington University

Apr 2020 – Oct 2020

Professional Certificate, User experience Design (UX)

Virginia Wesleyan University

Aug 2012 – May 2016

Bachelor of Arts , Criminal Justice

Virginia Wesleyan University

Aug 2012 – May 2016

Bachelor of Arts , Philosophy

Skills