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About Me



Hello,


I’m Aspen, a designer who loves bringing clarity to complexity. With a foundation built through my education at Texas State University and hands-on experience at Pushstart Creative, I’ve developed skills across UX, UI, and visual design that help me craft thoughtful, user-centered experiences.

I thrive in collaborative environments where strategic thinking and creative execution come together to solve real problems. Recently, I completed the 12-Week MBA course with Abilitie, which deepened my business understanding and sharpened my strategic approach. I’m currently seeking a new opportunity that offers meaningful challenges and growth.

When I’m not designing, you’ll find me learning to golf, enjoying Austin’s live music scene, or spotting design quirks in video game HUDs and restaurant menus.

Let’s connect!




Skills


  • UX/UI Design & Interaction Design
  • Prototyping & User Testing
  • User & Market Research
  • Visual Design & Brand Development
  • Design Systems & Workflow Optimization
  • AI‑Assisted Design & Generative Tools


  • Experience


    Abilitie | Hybrid/Austin, Texas
    • Contract Designer, Feb 2025 - Present

    Freelance Designer | Remote/Austin, Texas
    • Designer, Jan 2019 – Present

    Pushstart Creative | Remote/Austin, Texas
    • UX Designer, May 2022 – Oct 2024
    • Junior Product Designer, May 2021 – May 2022
    • Junior Researcher/Intern, Feb 2021 – Apr 2021

    Buckingham Covers | Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom
    • Designer Intern, Jun 2019


    Education


    Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design
    Texas State University, May 2021

    Associates of Arts
    Austin Community College, May 2016


    Testimonial


    “Aspen has a unique ability to blend design expertise with solid research and strategic thinking, making her a valuable assets for any project she works on. She consistently approaches every project with a keen understanding of user needs, backed by research, that ensures design are grounded in what the user needs. And they look amazing too.

    Aspen's collaborative approach makes her easy to work with, She asks great questions and always prioritizes the end user’s experience. She immediately elevated our design team and I know she will continue to stand out and create elegant thoughtful designs.“

    Dayle Hendrickson | Creative Director, Pushstart Creative (via LinkedIn)

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