DESARAE LESLEY

Creator

Advocator

Visonary

Adaptive

Human

UX Designer, Business Strategist, Storyteller

Hi! I'm Desarae, a UX Designer with a focus on creating user-centered designs that are strategically crafted to optimize conversions and bring a human touch to technology.

Selected Work

sean's legacy
UX Design
design system

Fostering Connection: Designing a Mentorship Platform for LGBTQ+ Youth

Mentors' POV for online mentorship platform that allows mentors to see upcoming meetings with mentees.

Inclusive
UX Design

Streamlining Access to Speech Therapy for Parents with Children with Disabilities

MVP for Connective's online platform, to streamline finding speech therapy services for children.

concept project
UX Design
UX research

Prioritizing Customer Schedules with a Drone Delivery Mobile App

Drone tracking mobile app with real-time updates and rescheduling feature.

hackathon
UI Design

Designing an Open-World Experience 🎮

Space multiplayer crafting game submission for the 2021 Indie Galactic Space Design Jam. *2nd Place Winner

Skills

Design Process

Hey there, I'm Desarae! I'm a user experience designer with over three years of experience in UX design and five years of experience in marketing. My background in marketing has given me a unique perspective on creating digital experiences that enhance brand awareness and drive business growth.

Empathize

  • User surveys

  • Competitive analysis

  • Stakeholder interviews

Define

  • User personas

  • User journey map

  • User stories

  • Affinity mapping

Ideate

  • User flow

  • Information architecture

  • Lo-fidelity sketching

Prototype

  • Hi-fidelity prototype

  • Mid-fidelity prototype

Test

  • Usability testing

  • User Surveys

  • Analytics

  • A/B testing

Toolkit

Figma
Notion
Google
Docs
Miro
Adobe
Illustrator
Invision
Optimal
Workshop
Google
Drive

Coding Languages

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • React

About

Hey there, I'm Desarae!

I’m a UX designer with over three years of experience in user experience design and five years in marketing. My marketing background gives me a unique edge in creating digital experiences that not only engage users but also boost brand visibility and business growth.

I’m driven, detail-oriented, and love using tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD to bring ideas to life through wireframes and prototypes. Whether I’m working on digital projects or finding ways to improve everyday experiences, I’m passionate about designing intuitive, engaging interfaces. Thriving in collaborative, agile environments is my specialty, and I’m always ready to tackle the next challenge.Feel free to reach out—I'm excited to collaborate!

Feel free to reach out—I'm excited to collaborate!