Kennede Johnson

Kennede is a User Experience Designer and Product Manager with demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience in brand development. She specializes in identifying and testing design solutions on new and existing websites, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience. With her excellent eye for detail and exceptional organizational skills, she consistently delivers high-quality results. Moreover, she thrives in taking initiative and excels at managing and supporting multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring their successful completion. 

I have been working in the professional digital design field with an agile environment for 5 years. With 3 years of professional UX/UI Design knowledge and one year of Product Management experience. In January 2021, I completed a one-year UCD program and earned my UX Design Certification through Career Foundry. I recently finished a remote contract role as a UX Designer and Product Manager at Deloitte for government and public sector clients. In total, I have collaborated on 6 client facing and firm initiative projects as well as 3 personal projects/case studies. I have industry experience with competitive research, user interviewing, synthesizing, information architecture, wire-framing, prototyping, user testing, and more!

I graduated From the University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelor's in Art with a concentration of Digital Media 

- Foundational elements of design, including color theory, typography, composition, and layout

- Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

- Creating and maintaining cohesive brand identities

- UX design methodologies, information architecture, usability testing, and wireframing to create intuitive and engaging user experiences

- Web design, responsive design, user interface (UI) design, interactive media, and accessibility across various devices

- Designed for print media, such as magazines, brochures, posters, and packaging