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Ela Jaeger UX Designer

Ela Jaeger

your crafty and adventurous UX designer

your crafty and adventurous UX designer

your crafty and adventurous UX designer

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adventurous

I love exploring new places, whether it be within the Twin Cities Metro or around the world. I'm always up for an adventure, especially one spontaneous or filled with activity such as hiking.

crafty

There's never too much yarn. You can find often me curled up on the couch with a crochet project or punch needling like crazy. Making and creating is something that I greatly enjoy doing.

problem solver

Delighting in solving problems and untangling tricky challenges, I thrive on turning “uh-oh” moments into “aha!” victories. Problem-solving isn’t just a skill; it’s a special kind of adventure. Let’s figure it out together!

skills

figma

framer

adobe illustrator

adobe xd

photoshop

wordpress

ux/ui design

design systems

design theory

marketing

problem solving

empathizing

leadership

don't be shy, say hello!

don't be shy, say hello!

elamae.jaeger@gmail.com

elamae.jaeger@gmail.com

320-583-3852

320-583-3852

Roam Rate

the design of an app for seamlessly sharing international currency

the what

The goal was to design an app to help global travelers easily manage their finances between multiple currencies. They can also use this account to seamlessly send money to friends and family in multiple countries around the word regardless of its currency.

the problem

Exchange rates are ever changing and confusing. Users are needing a simple and effective way to manage currency exchange, "balance their checkbook" and send money to loved ones using foreign currencies.

the solution

process

The tried and true steps for functional artists of all types. Beginning with exploration to execution, using design frameworks helps encourage creativity and ensures that the product journey fits with the goals of the user.

  • 01

    understand

    After working with seniors and English-language learners, I’ve realized that what feels intuitive to one person may not be for another. A key first step is gathering information and stepping into users’ shoes through direct research like interviews and activities.

  • ideate

    Brainstorming is one of my favorite parts. This is the perfect time take the users needs and business goals into account. By defining the scope and objectives of the project it lays a solid foundation for everything that soon comes next.

    02

  • test

    It can be nerve racking to evaluate design concepts one's worked so hard on. Analyzing how each aspect will influence behavior and impact the experience of the user. But, how do you know until you find out?

    03

  • design

    Here comes the creative step and it all starts to take it's final picture. I determine patterns, typography, icons, elements of the pages, all working to design for functionality in addition to aesthetic.

    04

process

The tried and true steps for functional artists of all types. Beginning with exploration to execution, using design frameworks helps encourage creativity and ensures that the product journey fits with the goals of the user.

  • 01

    understand

    After working with seniors and English-language learners, I’ve realized that what feels intuitive to one person may not be for another. A key first step is gathering information and stepping into users’ shoes through direct research like interviews and activities.

  • ideate

    Brainstorming is one of my favorite parts. This is the perfect time take the users needs and business goals into account. By defining the scope and objectives of the project it lays a solid foundation for everything that soon comes next.

    02

  • test

    It can be nerve racking to evaluate design concepts one's worked so hard on. Analyzing how each aspect will influence behavior and impact the experience of the user. But, how do you know until you find out?

    03

  • design

    Here comes the creative step and it all starts to take it's final picture. I determine patterns, typography, icons, elements of the pages, all working to design for functionality in addition to aesthetic.

    04

process

The tried and true steps for functional artists of all types. Beginning with exploration to execution, using design frameworks helps encourage creativity and ensures that the product journey fits with the goals of the user.

01

Discover

Brainstorming sessions in order to take their needs and company goals into account. Define the scope and objectives of the project and lays a fundamental foundation for everything that comes after.

Develop

Define the user experience, test and evaluate design concepts, and analyze how your designs will inform behavior and effect the experience of the user.

03

Define

Gather additional information about the ideal client, market opportunities and design sprint. Getting direct feedback from users themselves through user surveys and field activities.

02

Deliver

Determine design patterns, elements of template pages, different framework options, and work with developers to test design functionality.

04

focusing on the users

Interviews and questionnaires… this is how I began to think like those that will be utilizing the project. It was a privilege to sit down with a frequent long-term traveler and an immigrant who supports a family in his country of origin amongst others. I learned so much more than answers to the questions I came prepared with.

empathizing

Listening to ones story is an important part of not only a design process but connecting with other humans. Recognizing who they are, what motivates them, what makes them feel understood in a process that takes on more than just the surface level of a project.

competitor study

Interviews an

How might we provide a simple way to manage currency exchange in a transparent manner for travelers, migrant workers, and small multinational businesses so that they may transfer money in convenient and stress free way?

How might we provide a simple way to manage currency exchange in a transparent manner for travelers, migrant workers, and small multinational businesses so that they may transfer money in convenient and stress free way?

site map

wireframes

feedback from usability tests

3 of 4 users

felt the navigation was clear

4 of 4 users

were able to follow the process to send money to another

typography

colors

icons

meet

RoamRate

an app for seamlessly sharing international currency

the moral of the story

The process of designing this application has been a great learning tool in both implementation and the design. The wholesome conversations during user interviews and testing strengthened my view on the importance of accessibility. Lots of goals were accomplished here but improvement can always be made to further insure that users of all backgrounds, technology skills, and differing preferred languages can equitably utilize this product. Some additional features to consider for future iterations include integration with other banks for a full-picture view of ones finances, requesting payments, and additional ways to compare exchange rates over time.

The process of designing this application has been a great learning tool in both implementation and the design. The wholesome conversations during user interviews and testing strengthened my view on the importance of accessibility. Lots of goals were accomplished here but improvement can always be made to further insure that users of all backgrounds, technology skills, and differing preferred languages can equitably utilize this product. Some additional features to consider for future iterations include integration with other banks for a full-picture view of ones finances, requesting payments, and additional ways to compare exchange rates over time.

don't be shy, say hello!

elamae.jaeger@gmail.com

320-583-3852