Before joining the Visual Boston team in September 2022, I had been working in design for about eight months. Despite having already completed two solo projects — a website with a wizard questionnaire and a mini-site for an animation studio — I realized I still had a lot to learn technically.
some of the first screens I´ve helped to design: sign up
For example, when AutoLayout was first released in Figma, I was sure I would never need it. However, while working on eAdviser, I quickly understood it was essential. At first, I resisted the idea, but then I remembered that during my years in architecture and engineering, I had to master programs far more complex than Figma.
Even though I worked alongside two incredibly smart and talented designers who mentored me and guided the process, I was given the freedom to suggest strategic structural and visual solutions. After several mentoring sessions with the senior designer and many YouTube tutorials, I gained confidence in working with UIs.
among other things, one of my first tasks was to design email templates, like this one
among other things, one of my first tasks was to design email templates, like this one
As a result, I developed several sections of the application — such as account settings and some dashboard screens with course recommendations. I also assisted in designing nearly all other parts of the product.
Quick onboarding and technical growth:
→ mentoring sessions with the senior designer
→ self-driven learning process
→ prioritization of the most burning areas of knowledge to cover and improve
Aligning design deliverables with the client´s request:
→ proactive communication with the senior designer
→ timely manner of implementing changes
→ improving deliverables until they match technical requirments for the project
