User Interface Design . Information Architecture . Web Design
Over 7 years of experience in analysis and design of user interfaces for software applications and websites.
My design is driven by appreciation of all that works well, is beautiful (inside and out), and if created with a sense of humor along the way, so much the better...
In the last several years Web-based User Interface design and Web Design have become much more clearly defined, though still evolving disciplines. There are numerous resources available today through the efforts of people like Jacob Nielsen, Edward Tufte, Jared Spool, Jeffrey Zeldman, Christina Wodtke, Dan Cedreholm and many others that inspire and support us in displaying information in meaningful and attractive ways, and in creating experiences that are more effective.
We have better standards and technologies at our disposal. Techniques and processes for creating User Interfaces are continuously refined. We constantly fine-tune various aspects of design, adopt better practices for usability testing and integrate emerging technologies to create more efficient, streamlined solutions that can grow with the structures they serve.
In that ever-changing context, I find my most useful tools to be curiosity, common sense, attention, learning from the best, and joie de vivre. My most challenging tasks have to do with synthesizing existing knowledge and practices harmoniously and intelligently, and extending those practices in appropriate and exciting ways to provide solid, yet stimulating and inspiring solutions.
Take a look at my past work, and I'm always glad to receive your comments. If you're interested in working with me, the best way to contact me initially is also through email. I'm also interested and open to working on projects that create physical not just digital environments.
- Lena Shukel