As a designer, I’ve woven together my architectural background with my passion for UX/UI design to create meaningful and impactful experiences across both physical and digital spaces. My journey began with architecture, where I honed my skills in understanding how people interact with environments. This foundation has empowered me to lead projects ranging from branding efforts for real estate ventures to innovative design solutions in biotech and e-commerce. I thrive on tackling complex design challenges and translating them into thoughtful, user-centered experiences that bridge the gap between form and function. Throughout my career, I’ve been driven by a curiosity for how design can shape our interactions, whether it's through crafting seamless digital experiences or developing engaging architectural spaces.
Areas of Expertise
UX/UI Design
Product Design
Architecture & Space Planning
Human-Computer Interaction
Design for Resilience & Adaptability
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Emerging Technologies (AR/VR/AI)
Systems Thinking
Experience
Ho-Chunk Inc./Sebastienne Nicole Brown LLC, New York, NY
Architectural Consultant, May 2024 | Present
Led BIM modeling, consultant coordination, and client presentations for the Chief Standing Bear Museum & Cultural Center (22,000 sf), including offices, an assembly space, and an atrium. Delivered detailed specs, budgets, and schedules, ensuring precision and efficiency. Produced 3D visualizations to enhance stakeholder engagement and accelerate approvals.
All by 4D, Inc., Brooklyn, NY
Lead Product Designer, August 2019 | December 2024
Directed product design initiatives, ensuring user-centric solutions that addressed complex project requirements and customer needs. Collaborated with engineering teams to integrate design concepts seamlessly, resulting in a 20% increase in prototype efficiency. Created and refined strategic product narratives that aligned with company goals and customer expectations. Spearheaded the development of data visualization tools, improving stakeholder insights and decision-making processes.
Qonectin LLC, San Francisco, CA (remote)
Freelance Design Strategist, November 2022 | March 2023
Managed complex design projects with overlapping timelines, delivering high-quality solutions that met tight deadlines. Worked directly with clients to understand their unique challenges, designing intuitive interfaces that enhanced user experience. Contributed to the creation of a design system, ensuring consistency across multiple products and platforms. Ensured frontend UI engineering standards were met for deliverable development, resulting in a 20% decrease in UI-related bug reports and a 25% improvement in page load times across devices, based on performance analytics and user feedback analysis.
Gensler, New York, NY
Project Architect, October 2018 | August 2019
Enforced compliance with NYC code, ADA standards, and BIM requirements for a $100 million workspace project. Oversaw a 5-member architecture team and liaised with six consultant teams, maintaining clear communication to ensure smooth project coordination toward the successful opening of an 8-floor office space.
Beyer Blinder Belle, New York, NY
Project Architect, October 2017 | October 2018
Directed project team and BIM standards for a $75M, 70,000 sq. ft. restaurant & retail project. Coordinated with NYC Economic Development Corp. & Historic Preservation Committee for submissions.
Curtis & Ginsberg, New York, NY
Junior Architect, October 2014 | September 2017
Led resilient rebuild of 12-building housing campus, including new wet-flood proofed space. Produced construction drawings for 35 flood-resistant homes, navigating NYC Code & Zoning.
Perkins Eastman, New York, NY
Junior Architect, Summer 2013
Completed detailed interior architecture drawings for a 36,000 sq. ft. conference and wellness center for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Gruzen Samton / IBI Group, New York, NY
Junior Architect, Summer 2011-2012
Produced comprehensive construction drawings for a 230,000 SF School of Management at Yale University, collaborating with Foster + Partners.
Education
CUNY City College
Master of Architecture (MArch.)
SUNY Farmingdale
Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.S.)