About Me
Hello! I’m Pat, a designer endlessly curious about people and how they navigate the world. I combine analytical thinking and visual design to shape experiences that are thoughtful, meaningful, and rooted in real human needs. For me, design is more than a profession — it’s a way to connect, create, and contribute.
When I’m not designing, you’ll find me in the ceramics studio or chasing a great meal, inspired by experimentation, process, and making things people love.
Experience
A snippet of my career
2022 - 2025
2021 - 2022
2018 - 2021
Sr Staff Product Designer
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Enhanced user experiences for clients, including Microsoft, by identifying, leading, and executing design opportunities from end-to-end experiences
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Established foundational organizational practices, such as design innovation frameworks, mentorship programs coaching junior designers, team culture initiatives, and advocacy for human-centered design
Staff Product Designer
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Led workshops with cross-functional teams, uncovering actionable customer insights that drove improvements in user engagement
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Delivered human-centered solutions to address real-world payment challenges, including launching FIS Global Bill Pay Solution, and shaping Albertsons’ NFT Crypto Strategy
Sr UX Designer
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Spearheaded the development of new products and proofs of concept, conducting research and user testing to meet high standards for brand and user experiences
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Led innovative projects such as Visa Pay in China App (QR payment in China), and Visa Smart Shopping Cart (early collaboration with Amazon), simplifying checkout experiences for users
Skills
Product Design:
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Figma / Figma Make
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User Research
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Business Acumen
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Cross Team Collaboration
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Soft Skills
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Microsoft Suite
Visual Design:
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Adobe Suite
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Color Theory
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Image Editing
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Branding
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Typography
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Print Design
Animation:
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UI Animation
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Storyboards
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Conceptual Design
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Video Editing