Product Design
Product Design
UX/UI Design
UX/UI Design
Research & Strategy
Research & Strategy
Crafting thoughtful & delightful experiences & products , all with a focus on positive mission impact.
Designing bold, clean thoughtful experiences that elevate brands and turn ideas into impactful visuals.
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
Designer
Designer
Designer
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( About Me )
© 2026
Driving positive impact across industries using modern workflows.
I’m Julia, a designer focused on helping public sector, mission-driven, and enterprise tech teams translate user needs, business goals, and ambiguous ideas into effective products and experiences that drive impact for both the users and mission.
I have a decade of experience both leading and partnering with cross-functional teams to craft vision, conduct research, and create designs that deliver measurable, long-term impact. I am particularly skilled at leading design through the full spectrum of the project.
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( Selected Works )
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( Services )
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Human-centered strategy, AI integration, and innovative solutions built for your needs.
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Product Design & Leadership
I am particularly skilled at leading design and strategy throughout the entire project lifecycle. I can uncover user problems and lead stakeholders through business goal prioritization, craft and run research plans, ideate innovative design solutions, and partner closely with engineering to ensure the launched solution is successful.
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Product Design & Leadership
I am particularly skilled at leading design and strategy throughout the entire project lifecycle. I can uncover user problems and lead stakeholders through business goal prioritization, craft and run research plans, ideate innovative design solutions, and partner closely with engineering to ensure the launched solution is successful.
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Product Design & Leadership
I am particularly skilled at leading design and strategy throughout the entire project lifecycle. I can uncover user problems and lead stakeholders through business goal prioritization, craft and run research plans, ideate innovative design solutions, and partner closely with engineering to ensure the launched solution is successful.
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Modern Workflows
I leverage modern AI tools (Claude, Figma) to accelerate design exploration and validate ideas. I work directly alongside engineers and technical teams to push design into code, rapidly testing prototypes and bridging the gap between design and production.
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Modern Workflows
I leverage modern AI tools (Claude, Figma) to accelerate design exploration and validate ideas. I work directly alongside engineers and technical teams to push design into code, rapidly testing prototypes and bridging the gap between design and production.
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Modern Workflows
I leverage modern AI tools (Claude, Figma) to accelerate design exploration and validate ideas. I work directly alongside engineers and technical teams to push design into code, rapidly testing prototypes and bridging the gap between design and production.
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Mission-Driven Design
I design trusted, human-centered solutions for the public sector, mission-driven organizations, and even enterprise media. I strive to build meaning in my work, knowwing that I can use my skills in tech and design to help others solve the issues and find the information they need.
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Mission-Driven Design
I design trusted, human-centered solutions for the public sector, mission-driven organizations, and even enterprise media. I strive to build meaning in my work, knowwing that I can use my skills in tech and design to help others solve the issues and find the information they need.
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Mission-Driven Design
I design trusted, human-centered solutions for the public sector, mission-driven organizations, and even enterprise media. I strive to build meaning in my work, knowwing that I can use my skills in tech and design to help others solve the issues and find the information they need.
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( Process )
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(01)
Discovery
I ask a million questions - why are we doing this, what are users saying about this, what does the data say, etc. I lead workshops, structure deep user research, review analytics, and run interviews to untangle the requirements and prioritize the core user needs.
(01)
Discovery
I ask a million questions - why are we doing this, what are users saying about this, what does the data say, etc. I lead workshops, structure deep user research, review analytics, and run interviews to untangle the requirements and prioritize the core user needs.
(02)
Strategy
I translate complex findings into clear, actionable product visions. I present directly to leadership, C-suite executives, and cross-functional partners to build early consensus, mitigate risk, and establish shared goals.
(02)
Strategy
I translate complex findings into clear, actionable product visions. I present directly to leadership, C-suite executives, and cross-functional partners to build early consensus, mitigate risk, and establish shared goals.
(03)
Design
I shape strategy into net new experiences or products or ideate on existing solutions, crafting innovative designs and testing them, using AI as a companion to ideate and prototype.
(03)
Design
I shape strategy into net new experiences or products or ideate on existing solutions, crafting innovative designs and testing them, using AI as a companion to ideate and prototype.
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Delivery
I partner closely alongside engineering and technical leads through deployment, bridging the gap between design specs and production code to ensure a seamless, high-trust user experience at launch.
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Delivery
I partner closely alongside engineering and technical leads through deployment, bridging the gap between design specs and production code to ensure a seamless, high-trust user experience at launch.
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( Testimonials )
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"Julia consistently brought smart ideas, took feedback well and executed them thoughtfully. She has a great balance of creative thinking and practical product sense, and I really appreciated working with her."
Head of Visuals
Yahoo News • 2026
"Julia consistently brought smart ideas, took feedback well and executed them thoughtfully. She has a great balance of creative thinking and practical product sense, and I really appreciated working with her."
Head of Visuals
Yahoo News • 2026
"Julia consistently brought smart ideas, took feedback well and executed them thoughtfully. She has a great balance of creative thinking and practical product sense, and I really appreciated working with her."
Head of Visuals
Yahoo News • 2026
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( Stats & Facts )
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years of experience
Taking high-ambiguity 0→1 initiatives from discovery through delivery for high impact.
years of experience
Taking high-ambiguity 0→1 initiatives from discovery through delivery for high impact.
years of experience
Taking high-ambiguity 0→1 initiatives from discovery through delivery for high impact.
client partnerships
Delivering strategic design solutions across federal agencies, enterprise tech, and national nonprofits.
client partnerships
Delivering strategic design solutions across federal agencies, enterprise tech, and national nonprofits.
client partnerships
Delivering strategic design solutions across federal agencies, enterprise tech, and national nonprofits.
dev friction reduced
Cutting cross-functional communication churn between design and engineering.
dev friction reduced
Cutting cross-functional communication churn between design and engineering.
dev friction reduced
Cutting cross-functional communication churn between design and engineering.
new user growth
Driving massive audience adoption within 3 months by leading strategic product direction for the Smithsonian.
new user growth
Driving massive audience adoption within 3 months by leading strategic product direction for the Smithsonian.
new user growth
Driving massive audience adoption within 3 months by leading strategic product direction for the Smithsonian.
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( Articles )
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Jan 18, 2023
Navigating Design Career Pathways
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Jan 18, 2023
Navigating Design Career Pathways
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Dec 10, 2020
How to Apply Service Design to the Social Sector
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Dec 10, 2020
How to Apply Service Design to the Social Sector
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Nov 13, 2019
Key Ingredients of a Journey Map
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Nov 13, 2019
Key Ingredients of a Journey Map
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Aug 23, 2018
Improving Financial Education Through a Strong Digital Experience
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Aug 23, 2018
Improving Financial Education Through a Strong Digital Experience
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amazing together.
Let’s make something
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Let’s make something
amazing together.