More About Alexis

Thanks for checking out my portfolio — I hope you enjoyed exploring my work. In case you're curious, here’s a bit more about me.

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Psychology to UX

As a psychology student, I became fascinated by how people think, feel, and interact with the world around them.

Campus Involvement

As I got more and more involved in campus groups during my undergraduate career I often found myself in roles where I was working on graphic design or updating websites.

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Tech Found Me

My interest in technology and human interaction grew as I took undergraduate courses in design and explored how products digital or physical could enhance how people interact and live.

Divine Inspiration

I realized that this field perfectly combined my love for communication, research and my creative instincts.

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Long Story Short

What began as curiosity became a commitment to creating accessible, human-centered experiences. I’m passionate about making products that not only work well but feel intuitive and inclusive for everyone.

In my Free Time

When I’m not on my laptop, you can catch me at a local coffee shop with a new book, watching the latest true-crime doc, or at a concert.

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Resume

I’m a multidisciplinary communicator and designer with experience across UX research, digital content creation, and accessible design. I’ve worked in academic, healthcare, and creative environments—building design systems, managing social media strategies, and supporting user-centered research. My work emphasizes clarity, inclusion, and thoughtful collaboration across teams and platforms.

Relevant Experience

Relevant Experience

Relevant Experience

March 2025 - Present

UI Designer at Innovative Landfill Solutions

Designed a full design system for a new app with no existing branding guidelines. Created foundational elements including typography, spacing, color palette, and UI components like buttons and text fields. Delivered Figma-ready assets and documentation to ensure consistency, accessibility, and easy implementation across the product.

March 2025 - Present

UI Designer at Innovative Landfill Solutions

Designed a full design system for a new app with no existing branding guidelines. Created foundational elements including typography, spacing, color palette, and UI components like buttons and text fields. Delivered Figma-ready assets and documentation to ensure consistency, accessibility, and easy implementation across the product.

March 2025 - Present

UI Designer at Innovative Landfill Solutions

Designed a full design system for a new app with no existing branding guidelines. Created foundational elements including typography, spacing, color palette, and UI components like buttons and text fields. Delivered Figma-ready assets and documentation to ensure consistency, accessibility, and easy implementation across the product.

May 2024 - September 2024

Social Media Assistant at Toronto Metropolitan Univeristy Deans Office, Faculty of Arts

Managed and optimized social media content for student engagement by creating multimedia posts, conducting content audits, and analyzing performance. Collaborated with faculty to build content calendars and campaigns. Ensured accessibility and brand consistency, and delivered a final report with strategic recommendations for future roles and content planning.

May 2024 - September 2024

Social Media Assistant at Toronto Metropolitan Univeristy Deans Office, Faculty of Arts

Managed and optimized social media content for student engagement by creating multimedia posts, conducting content audits, and analyzing performance. Collaborated with faculty to build content calendars and campaigns. Ensured accessibility and brand consistency, and delivered a final report with strategic recommendations for future roles and content planning.

May 2024 - September 2024

Social Media Assistant at Toronto Metropolitan Univeristy Deans Office, Faculty of Arts

Managed and optimized social media content for student engagement by creating multimedia posts, conducting content audits, and analyzing performance. Collaborated with faculty to build content calendars and campaigns. Ensured accessibility and brand consistency, and delivered a final report with strategic recommendations for future roles and content planning.

August 2024 - September 2024

Web Designer at Toronto Metropolitan Univeristy Sprout Case Competition & Kaleidoscope Conference

Managed and optimized social media content for student engagement by creating multimedia posts, conducting content audits, and analyzing performance. Collaborated with faculty to build content calendars and campaigns. Ensured accessibility and brand consistency, and delivered a final report with strategic recommendations for future roles and content planning.

August 2024 - September 2024

Web Designer at Toronto Metropolitan Univeristy Sprout Case Competition & Kaleidoscope Conference

Managed and optimized social media content for student engagement by creating multimedia posts, conducting content audits, and analyzing performance. Collaborated with faculty to build content calendars and campaigns. Ensured accessibility and brand consistency, and delivered a final report with strategic recommendations for future roles and content planning.

August 2024 - September 2024

Web Designer at Toronto Metropolitan Univeristy Sprout Case Competition & Kaleidoscope Conference

Managed and optimized social media content for student engagement by creating multimedia posts, conducting content audits, and analyzing performance. Collaborated with faculty to build content calendars and campaigns. Ensured accessibility and brand consistency, and delivered a final report with strategic recommendations for future roles and content planning.

September 2023 - April 2024

Research Assistant at Toronto Metropolitan Univeristy Computer-Mediated Interaction Lab (CMIC Lab)

Supported a study on digital communication and trust across meeting formats. Conducted dyadic sessions, set up controlled testing environments, and managed participant compensation. Used participant intercept recruitment to fill no-show gaps, documented discrepancies, and followed research protocols in collaboration with another RA.

September 2023 - April 2024

Research Assistant at Toronto Metropolitan Univeristy Computer-Mediated Interaction Lab (CMIC Lab)

Supported a study on digital communication and trust across meeting formats. Conducted dyadic sessions, set up controlled testing environments, and managed participant compensation. Used participant intercept recruitment to fill no-show gaps, documented discrepancies, and followed research protocols in collaboration with another RA.

September 2023 - April 2024

Research Assistant at Toronto Metropolitan Univeristy Computer-Mediated Interaction Lab (CMIC Lab)

Supported a study on digital communication and trust across meeting formats. Conducted dyadic sessions, set up controlled testing environments, and managed participant compensation. Used participant intercept recruitment to fill no-show gaps, documented discrepancies, and followed research protocols in collaboration with another RA.

Some Other Experiences

Some Other Experiences

Some Other Experiences

March 2025 - Present

Teaching Assistant at University of Toronto

Served as a Teaching Assistant for undergraduate communication and media courses at the University of Toronto, supporting both Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 semesters. Responsibilities included conducting tutorials, grading assignments, and providing constructive feedback to deepen student understanding of visual storytelling, multimedia design, and communication campaign management. Additionally, developed instructional resources such as step-by-step Figma tutorial videos and slide decks to enhance student learning and accessibility outside the classroom.

March 2025 - Present

Teaching Assistant at University of Toronto

Served as a Teaching Assistant for undergraduate communication and media courses at the University of Toronto, supporting both Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 semesters. Responsibilities included conducting tutorials, grading assignments, and providing constructive feedback to deepen student understanding of visual storytelling, multimedia design, and communication campaign management. Additionally, developed instructional resources such as step-by-step Figma tutorial videos and slide decks to enhance student learning and accessibility outside the classroom.

March 2025 - Present

Teaching Assistant at University of Toronto

Served as a Teaching Assistant for undergraduate communication and media courses at the University of Toronto, supporting both Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 semesters. Responsibilities included conducting tutorials, grading assignments, and providing constructive feedback to deepen student understanding of visual storytelling, multimedia design, and communication campaign management. Additionally, developed instructional resources such as step-by-step Figma tutorial videos and slide decks to enhance student learning and accessibility outside the classroom.

May 2024 - September 2024

Communications Operator at Mount Sinai Hospital

Managed hospital-wide communication systems to support efficient workflows and enhance the operational user experience. Delivered clear, accessible information to patients, streamlined interdepartmental messaging, and supported physicians in addressing communication gaps. Navigated high-pressure situations with precision, including coordinating urgent code responses, to ensure seamless information flow and patient satisfaction.

May 2024 - September 2024

Communications Operator at Mount Sinai Hospital

Managed hospital-wide communication systems to support efficient workflows and enhance the operational user experience. Delivered clear, accessible information to patients, streamlined interdepartmental messaging, and supported physicians in addressing communication gaps. Navigated high-pressure situations with precision, including coordinating urgent code responses, to ensure seamless information flow and patient satisfaction.

May 2024 - September 2024

Communications Operator at Mount Sinai Hospital

Managed hospital-wide communication systems to support efficient workflows and enhance the operational user experience. Delivered clear, accessible information to patients, streamlined interdepartmental messaging, and supported physicians in addressing communication gaps. Navigated high-pressure situations with precision, including coordinating urgent code responses, to ensure seamless information flow and patient satisfaction.

My Education

My Education

My Education

September 2024 - Present

Master of Information (MI) Univeristy of Toronto User Experience Design & Library and Information Science Concentrations

Developing expertise in user-centered design, information architecture, accessibility, and usability testing to create inclusive and effective digital experiences. Gaining hands-on experience with wireframing, prototyping, and usability evaluation using industry-standard tools and methodologies in HCI, design thinking, and research. Actively involved in student leadership as a UXD program representative and Social Co-Chair, advocating for student interests, organizing events, and fostering community engagement among peers and faculty.

September 2024 - Present

Master of Information (MI) Univeristy of Toronto User Experience Design & Library and Information Science Concentrations

Developing expertise in user-centered design, information architecture, accessibility, and usability testing to create inclusive and effective digital experiences. Gaining hands-on experience with wireframing, prototyping, and usability evaluation using industry-standard tools and methodologies in HCI, design thinking, and research. Actively involved in student leadership as a UXD program representative and Social Co-Chair, advocating for student interests, organizing events, and fostering community engagement among peers and faculty.

September 2024 - Present

Master of Information (MI) Univeristy of Toronto User Experience Design & Library and Information Science Concentrations

Developing expertise in user-centered design, information architecture, accessibility, and usability testing to create inclusive and effective digital experiences. Gaining hands-on experience with wireframing, prototyping, and usability evaluation using industry-standard tools and methodologies in HCI, design thinking, and research. Actively involved in student leadership as a UXD program representative and Social Co-Chair, advocating for student interests, organizing events, and fostering community engagement among peers and faculty.

Steptmber 2021 - June 2024

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology Toronto Metropolitan Univeristy

Completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology with advanced coursework in health psychology, emphasizing mental health and behavioral research. Earned a Minor in Geography, studying location analysis, geodemographics, and sustainability. Developed interdisciplinary knowledge in accessibility and inclusive design through coursework on sustainability in graphic communication and disability issues. Recognized on the Dean’s List for the 2023–2024 academic year.

Steptmber 2021 - June 2024

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology Toronto Metropolitan Univeristy

Completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology with advanced coursework in health psychology, emphasizing mental health and behavioral research. Earned a Minor in Geography, studying location analysis, geodemographics, and sustainability. Developed interdisciplinary knowledge in accessibility and inclusive design through coursework on sustainability in graphic communication and disability issues. Recognized on the Dean’s List for the 2023–2024 academic year.

Steptmber 2021 - June 2024

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology Toronto Metropolitan Univeristy

Completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology with advanced coursework in health psychology, emphasizing mental health and behavioral research. Earned a Minor in Geography, studying location analysis, geodemographics, and sustainability. Developed interdisciplinary knowledge in accessibility and inclusive design through coursework on sustainability in graphic communication and disability issues. Recognized on the Dean’s List for the 2023–2024 academic year.

Skills

Skills

Skills

Technical

UX Design & Research

Graphic Design: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva Web Development: WordPress, Wix, Squarespace Usability Testing & Research: Card sorting, tree testing, heuristic analysis, and A/B testing Tools: Screaming Frog SEO Spider (content audits), iMovie

Technical

UX Design & Research

Graphic Design: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva Web Development: WordPress, Wix, Squarespace Usability Testing & Research: Card sorting, tree testing, heuristic analysis, and A/B testing Tools: Screaming Frog SEO Spider (content audits), iMovie

Technical

UX Design & Research

Graphic Design: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva Web Development: WordPress, Wix, Squarespace Usability Testing & Research: Card sorting, tree testing, heuristic analysis, and A/B testing Tools: Screaming Frog SEO Spider (content audits), iMovie

Technical

Content & Digital Tools

Social Media Management: Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter) Data Management & Reporting: Google Suite, Microsoft Office

Technical

Content & Digital Tools

Social Media Management: Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter) Data Management & Reporting: Google Suite, Microsoft Office

Technical

Content & Digital Tools

Social Media Management: Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter) Data Management & Reporting: Google Suite, Microsoft Office

Soft Skills

Strengths

User-Centered Design Thinking: Experience creating accessible websites and content tailored to user needs. Project Management: Coordinated multiple website and publication projects under tight deadlines. Problem Solving: Innovative solutions for organizing event information and enhancing navigation. Communication: Effective team collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Soft Skills

Strengths

User-Centered Design Thinking: Experience creating accessible websites and content tailored to user needs. Project Management: Coordinated multiple website and publication projects under tight deadlines. Problem Solving: Innovative solutions for organizing event information and enhancing navigation. Communication: Effective team collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Soft Skills

Strengths

User-Centered Design Thinking: Experience creating accessible websites and content tailored to user needs. Project Management: Coordinated multiple website and publication projects under tight deadlines. Problem Solving: Innovative solutions for organizing event information and enhancing navigation. Communication: Effective team collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

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Last updated by Alexis on May 9, 2025, 10:43 PM EST

Designed with Framer and Iced Matcha Lattes by Alexis Williams.