The Designer who thinks like an engineer
Annalea L.
Blending UX and technical depth to craft secure, beautiful, bulletproof experiences.
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Core Competencies
UX Systems Thinking
Creating cohesive experiences through wireframes, user
flows, and comprehensive design systems that scale.
Secure by Design
Leveraging cybersecurity background to create
interfaces that protect users while maintaining
seamless experiences.
Spline + Motion
Creating engaging interactive 3D experiences and
animation-first designs that delight users and enhance
engagement.
AI Sidekick
Leveraging AI tools to accelerate design workflows while
maintaining the human-centered approach that great
design requires.
Design Ops
Using Notion and other tools to streamline design
processes, manage resources, and bring order to
creative chaos.
No-Code to Code
Balancing Framer, Webflow, and traditional coding to
create solutions that are both beautiful and technically
sound.
See My Work in Action
Selected projects that showcase my approach to design challenges
Glowe Mood tracking app with intuitive UI and data visualization UX/UI Mobile Data Viz
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The Bakery E-commerce platform with seamless checkout experience
E-commerce Web UX/UI
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Personal Portfolio The site you're viewing now, designed with accessibility in mind
Portfolio Web Responsive
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Coming Soon
Clayton Civitan Redesign
Pro bono redesign for a nonprofit organization focused on helping people with developmental disabilities.
Nonprofit
Web
Pro Bono
About Me
I'm a product designer with a unique background in cybersecurity and IT. This technical foundation gives me a distinct advantage in creating user experiences that are not only beautiful and intuitive but also secure and technically sound.
My approach combines analytical thinking with creative problem-solving, allowing me to bridge the gap between engineering and design. I believe that the best products are those that seamlessly blend form and function.
My Journey
IT Support & Systems
Building technical foundation and understanding user frustrations firsthand
Cybersecurity
Learning to balance security requirements with usability needs
UX/UI Design
Combining technical knowledge with design thinking to create holistic experiences
Certifications
CompTIA A+
Google UX Design Certification
My AI Philosophy
I view AI as a powerful sidekick, not a replacement for human creativity and empathy. I leverage AI tools to accelerate workflows and explore new possibilities, while ensuring that the final design decisions are informed by human understanding and values.
Professional updates & connections
Ready to design something meaningful?
Let's collaborate to create experiences that are not only beautiful but also secure, accessible, and impactful.
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Annalea L.
Product Designer
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