Elizabeth Finley

SHe/Her | Empathetic UX DESIGN

I am inspired by human-centered thinking to design exceptionally accessible product experiences.


Throughout the design process, I advocate for methods that prioritize inclusivity, empathy, systems thinking, collaboration, and research driven iteration.


My goal is to craft engaging experiences that are models of innovative thinking and elevate users' lived experiences.


In my free time, I browse vintage shops, practice film photography, cycle, add to my To Be Read book stack, and volunteer with local charities.


Reading, meeting people, learning new skills, and traveling are all sources of inspiration and help me to grow as a designer.  

RESUME

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Edinburgh, Scotland

Design for Change M.A.

graDuated with Distinction
  • Disseration granted highest possible program honor of Distinction.
  • Work focused on the socially connective power of craft.
  • Part of an experiential environmental research trip to Ecovillage Findhorn.  

PurDUE UNIVERSITY

West Lafayette, Indiana

UX Design B.S.

  • Awarded Polytechnic College Dean's scholarship.
  • Board member of Purdue UX Club and HackPXD.
  • Collaborated with HCI researchers at Newcastle University's Open Lab for study abroad.

AnthropolOgie

nov 2020 - May 2021 | Las Vegas, Nevada

Sales Associate

  • Maintained visual standards to elevate the customer experience.
  • Utilized communication and foresight to help the team meet sales goals.
  • Balanced opening and closing shifts with graduate school application and prep.

PurDUE UNIVERSITY

2019 - 2020 | West Lafayette, Indiana

Teaching Assistant - UX Studio Course

  • Took charge of classroom administrative duties.
  • Provided students with mentorship and resources for corporate-sponsored UX projects.
  • Led reorganization in the pandemic pivot to an e-classroom.

Q2 Holdings Inc.

summer 2019 | Austin, Texas

UX Design Intern

  • Redesigned preexisting interfaces to better online banking security.  
  • Was part of user testing planning and debriefs.
  • Ensured that brand and accessibility standards were met within designs.

GARMIN

Summer 2018 | Kansas, USA

UX Design Intern

  • Designed new sleep data viz. feature that was launched on the Garmin Jr. app.
  • Wrote and conducted scenario-based user testing.
  • Conducted accessibility review of Garmin Connect for leadership.
FULL RESUME PDF
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case studies

case studies

I am creating some updates to my project pages. Stay tuned for a launch soon! Feel free to email me for copies of projects.

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ONLINE BANKING Browser SECURITY

Q2 Holdings INc. | fintech

Redesign of the browser upgrade push interface.

basic smartphone showing the landing/login page for United Cargo

AIRLINE CARGo APP

UNITED CARGO | SHIPPING app

Speculative cargo app for the United Airlines cargo sector.

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AccessIbility Review

GARMIN | FITNESS WEARABLES dashboard

Review of accessibility in Garmin Connect dashboard.

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SLEEP DATA FEATURE

GARMIN | FITNESS wearable app

Creation of a new Garmin Jr. app sleep data feature.

FILM PHOTOGRAPHY

FILM PHOTOGRAPHY

I shoot on a 1978 Canon A-1 with the original lens. The patina of vintage gear grants increased visual interest and historicity to photos. My favorite films are Gold and Portra.
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My next photography projects are to retrofit an antique  Brownie for use with modern film and learn to use a vintage Leica.

CLICK PHOTOs TO ENLARGE 
View of kite surfing beach in Spain. The water is bright blue and the kites in the sky resemble birds.
Swan swimming on a pond in Saint James Park, London. Behind it you see lush green trees and people on a path.
Fog rolling over the green mountains surrounding a Scottish glen.
view of red brick and stone buildings from the Palatine Hill in Rome.
Looking down a Venice canal at a small yellow boat, moored against an old red brick wall A wisteria plant is creeping over the wall, with full purple blooms.
A dog walker in Amsterdam laughs as the dogs run alongside his bike,.
A large boat sits on a canal in Amsterdam.
view of the Grand Canal in Venice as sunset grows near. Gondolas are silhouetted upon the water. Light reveals the detailed beauty of the buildings along the canal.
An array of ancient ruins and historic sites seen from the Palatine Hill.

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