Brianna Lattimore.

Crafting inclusive and enjoyable interfaces for all.

I am a UI/UX Designer — Passionate about creating intuitive interfaces that enhance user interactions. My love for design and technology motivates me to create delightful experiences that seamlessly blend aesthetics and functionality.

I'm currently looking for an internship.

Intern : {

User Interface Designer,

User Experience Designer

}

I am particularily interested in product design and prototyping.

User Interface and User Experience

Featured Projects

Ignited by passion, propelled by creativity, and committed to accessibility.

The Suite Spot

Github - Public

Where Beauty Finds its Home

A salon suite website and shop with a mobile first design. Project for Web Design Workshop II class. Featured in the UCF NSCM's Games and Interactive Media Senior Web Design Showcase.

  • Figma
  • React
  • Node.js
  • MongoDB
  • JavaScript
  • Express.js
  • Redux
  • CSS3
  • Git
  • Github
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SONOFT

Figma - Private

Simple Organizer for Necessary but Often Forgotten Tasks

A Todo mobile app interface with a focus on UI/UX design principles. Featuring a warm and friendly aesthetic that is compliant with AA and AAA standards. Project for Mobile Development.

  • Figma
  • Canva
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Synopsis

About Me

I love to create intuitve and visually-appealing interfaces. I'm always open to trying and learning new things.

Brianna Lattimore

Soft Skills, Strong Impact

While having a solid foundation in UI/UX Design, I'm also flexible, an exceptional multitasker, with strong leadership and communication skills, enhanced by my roles as a Youth Leader and Operations Assistant. I excel in being an instructor as well. In my leisure moments, I enjoy singing, dancing, baking, and exploring different languages. Most importantly, I love spending quality time with my family.

Other Endeavors

My interest does not just lie in the design aspect of UI/UX but also in the research and accessibility side. I enjoy working on many aspects of a project to ensure that every user can have a wholesome experience.

  • User Research
  • Market Analysis
  • WCAG
  • Info Structure
  • Content Strategy
  • Usability Testing

Hardskills

Technical

As a creator, I use design and coding to build web and app experiences with various tools and languages.

Creative Evolution

With a robust background in design and development, I offer a unique perspective to each project. I am continuously learning and adapting to keep pace with current industry trends.

Software I love to work with

During my undergraduate studies, I've explored a wide range of software, gaining an insightful understanding of the design principles behind some of the world's top software interfaces. Here are some of the tools I've encountered along the way.

  • Photoshop
  • Figma
  • VSCode
  • Postman
  • Canva
  • AdobeXD
  • Hootsuite
  • Github

Technologies I love to build with

Although coding may not be the focus of my future career, I have gained valuable experience with a range of coding technologies, from front-end to back-end, including APIs. This experience broadens my perspective and allows me to contribute to projects in meaningful ways.

  • JavaScript
  • NodeJS
  • ExpressJS
  • React
  • PHP
  • WordPress
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • SASS
  • Git
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
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Career

Experience

I have honed a comprehensive skill set including UI/UX Design, front-end, and backend development over the last four years. This period has been marked by a steadfast commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in these areas.

Client Side Scripting

Spring 2022

University of Central Florida

Completing this course equipped me with essential web development skills for professional websites, including data-driven content and interactive design. I learned to apply user experience principles and create sophisticated web applications, enhancing engagement across devices.

The expertise I developed through the course equipped me with the ability to:

  • Master core scripting principles by utilizing contemporary client-side scripting languages.
  • Address common web design challenges with a strategic, programming-oriented mindset.
  • Utilize industry-standard tools to design web page layouts, and effectively bring these designs to life on web servers.
  • Integrate JavaScript into web layouts to craft dynamic and interactive user experiences.
  • Extract and process user data with Regular Expressions.
  • Read, manipulate, and store information efficiently, adhering to the latest best practices in web development.

Front End Web Design

Spring 2022

University of Central Florida

I learned the importance of responsiveness, ensuring websites adapt seamlessly across devices like mobile phones, tablets, and computers, up to high-definition displays and projectors. Through this course, I engaged with modern programming languages to master responsive design principles and adapt to changing user needs.

Through the course, I refined my abilities, enabling me to:

  • Acquire a foundational understanding of HTML/CSS syntax and prototyping methods.
  • Apply media queries and responsive design principles to ensure optimal viewing across various devices.
  • Streamline my development process by incorporating SASS, enhancing efficiency and workflow.

Design for Access and Accessibility

Fall 2022

University of Central Florida

In this course, I gained invaluable insights into designing accessible and engaging digital solutions, emphasizing inclusivity for a broad audience. My work involved hands-on development of website prototypes that met diverse user needs effectively.

The skills that I acquired are:

  • Evaluate unsuccessful design strategies for specific populations.
  • Learn techniques for crafting compelling digital experiences.
  • Develop inclusive design competencies.
  • Create targeted accessible solutions for varied user requirements.

Server Side Scripting

Spring 2023

University of Central Florida

Delving into back-end web development, I focused on PHP and MySQL, gaining a solid understanding of server-side scripting's crucial role in web applications. This experience enhanced my practical skills in managing and manipulating data across diverse web development architectures, equipping me with the knowledge to tackle various digital projects effectively.

My skills now entail:

  • Understanding NodeJS, SQL, and NoSQL's roles in web development and their integration with HTML and CSS.
  • Developing various modules using JavaScript and Express.
  • Managing MySQL and MongoDB databases.
  • Using NodeJS to perform operations like creating, accessing, updating, and deleting data on databases, whether they're hosted locally or remotely.

User Centered Design

Spring 2023

University of Central Florida

My understanding of how cognition and behavior influence user-friendly interface and system creation significantly grew. Through practical experience, I fully embraced User-Centered Design (UCD) principles, aiming to elevate user experience (UX) in software development. This journey involved prioritizing usability in design, integrating UCD and participatory design into digital media product development, and focusing on improving the accuracy, efficiency, robustness, and emotional engagement of systems.

I have improved on:

  • Developing a mindset oriented towards User-Centered Design to discover requirements of users, stakeholders, and technology iteratively.
  • Co-designing with team members and end users to create digital products that are both innovative and user-friendly.
  • Producing a unique design solution through an emergent, iterative improvement process based on UCD principles.
  • Gaining proficiency in each component of the UCD process in a team project, including ideation, market analysis, user profiling, technology selection, information architecture, and prototyping.
  • Developing a high-fidelity digital prototype in partnership with end users, culminating in a comprehensive design solution.
  • Mastering the identification and correction of common usability issues to deliver superior User Experiences (UX).

Web Design Workshop I & II

Fall 2023 & Spring 2024

University of Central Florida

After completing this course, I gained a comprehensive understanding of developing professional websites, focusing on the nuances of information architecture and experience design across various platforms. This journey included learning about data-driven documents, interactive visualizations, user experience, information design, and web application development.

Skills Gained:

  • Developed and presented case studies analyzing website design successes and shortcomings.
  • Crafted professional-quality websites.
  • Collaborated effectively within a design and development team, managing and producing projects.
  • Applied best practices in tools, technologies, and methods for web production.
  • Analyzed site designs through comprehensive case studies.
  • Implemented information architecture and experience design principles.
  • Enhanced my design and development creativity.
  • Created a portfolio piece showcasing my skills for potential employers.

Mobile Development

Spring 2024

University of Central Florida

I enhanced my mobile app development skills, focusing on React and React Native. I developed a portfolio emphasizing key design principles. This prepared me for tech roles, from design to consultancy, by refreshing my JavaScript, mastering documentation, and creating applications.

Key Insights Gained:

  • Revisiting JavaScript ES6: Through engaging object-oriented projects, I refreshed and deepened my JavaScript skills, understanding the language more profoundly.
  • Mastering Documentation: I learned the importance of documentation in debugging and the software development lifecycle, honing my ability to document work effectively.
  • Crafting React Projects: By applying React's component model, I developed essential skills for modern web development, creating robust web applications.
  • Exploring React Native: The program introduced me to React Native's mobile-first design principles, enabling me to build functional and user-friendly mobile apps.

Rapid App Web Development

Spring 2024

University of Central Florida

This program expanded my skills in asynchronous web development, focusing on advanced server-side and client-side scripting, and database technologies. The training emphasized building on existing platforms like WordPress and Webflow, highlighting the importance of communication, creative design, and managing expectations in web development.

Achievements:

  • Understood the significance and potential of content management systems, particularly WordPress, in web development.
  • Crafted custom themes and plugins, showcasing my technical creativity.
  • Leveraged AI tools within web development workflows for innovative solutions.
  • Designed projects and defined requirements by effectively communicating with stakeholders.