Testimonials
Vanessa functioned as an invaluable partner to help take a lot of scattered concepts and really develop a cohesive product concept…[she] brought us to that necessary point of convergence.
Right from the outset Vanessa was organized and methodical about our scheduled meetings and action items. She initiated and conducted several prospective user interviews, leading to important insights about the key features of our spending journal concept. Armed with that perspective, she built out several functioning prototypes so that we could run through the key user experiences.
Vanessa's work was always timely and thorough, and working asynchronously was never a problem. She was always an attentive listener, and very quickly I felt like each of our ideas were stacking one upon another. In other words, she didn't just keep her nose buried in one particular aspect of our collaboration. From the first day, she felt like a true partner in our project.
I very highly recommend Vanessa to any organization in need of excellent product development work. She functions well in the trenches and is able to surface the right conversations to decision makers to keep things moving without spending an inordinate time in the weeds. And all of this is wrapped in an outstanding work ethic and cheerful demeanor.
David Larsen
Vanessa is an invaluable web design and UX partner, facilitating a brand refresh and website update. Her collaborative approach and methodical strategy ensured we effectively built a new section to support our latest offering while optimizing the UX across the site. She provides informed recommendations that optimize our budget while ensuring an intuitive experience for new customers. As a result of Vanessa’s work, we have significantly increased web traffic and achieved a positive ROI.
Jen Betti
I was consistently impressed by Vanessa’s dedication, growth, and approach to UX. She learns quickly, proactively seeks opportunities to expand her skills, and applies them thoughtfully to deliver meaningful ideas and solutions. Her curiosity and commitment to improving her skills makes her someone who can continually raise the bar on any project and team.
From working together, it’s clear that she can be a strong asset to any team. Vanessa confidently led both unmoderated and moderated user studies, turned insights into actionable next steps, and iterated effectively based on client and user feedback. She’s flexible and adaptable, revisiting ideas when new insights emerge while keeping the team aligned and moving forward.
Her reliability, proactive problem-solving, and strategic thinking makes her someone the team can always depend on, both as a collaborator and a leader. Anyone would benefit from Vanessa’s combination of skill, work ethic, and user-focused mindset. I’m confident she’ll continue to grow, contribute at a high level, and excel.
Jenny S. Park
Vanessa excels at tackling complex design challenges, ensuring that her solutions lead to strong user experiences. She is a highly collaborative designer who actively seeks and incorporates feedback to refine her projects.
I highly recommend Vanessa for a UX position—she would be a valuable addition to any team!
Elizabeth Morello
In my time as Vanessa's manager, she was meticulous and diligent in her work, enthusiastic, always spoke with candor, had a keen product sense, advocated for the user, and lifted the team vibes. A+++++ would hire again!
