Theresa Giacobbe

Lead web/UI designer uses a user-centered approach combined with self-directed research, collaborative input, and creative problem-solving to design things/experiences for real people.

* Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, including remote development teams.

* Enjoys learning new stuff, very curious.

* Practices organization as a form of communication.

* Advocates for inclusivity and accessibility.

* Consistently meets and exceeds KPIs.

* Is 100% unapologetically nerdy.

Specialties: web/user interface design, HTML/CSS/ coding/editing/debugging, QA testing, prototyping, creative problem solving, active listening, storytelling, art direction, mentoring, Agile-light/waterfall workflows, research, championing users, defending brands, and empowering others to do their best.

Let’s create something together!

A bit about me:

I’m a creative nerd with a background in psychology! My unquenchable curiosity and ability to recognize patterns makes my work fun and challenging; kind of like putting a puzzle together.

Of course, I don’t do it all alone—I design websites and user journeys and brand systems with the help of thoughtful, intelligent, and talented individuals from different disciplines that contribute their own expertise and experience to building something great. Our multidisciplinary gang collaborates and listens and gets to work— brainstorming, identifying pain points, and testing testing testing. Armed with my research and our collective input, I create prototypes (from low-fi wireframes to hi-fi mock-ups), present these designs to stakeholders and C-level management, and finish off with well-organized annotation for a nice, clean handoff to our dev team to build out and A/B test. From there, there’s feedback and tweaking and concocting more iterations—as the project evolves and grows with each new discovery. Pretty cool, huh?

I also enjoy reading, gardening, writing, trying out new recipes, and making art. You might also find me dancing in parades with Dance Flash Fusion or exploring new sights with my partner and our rescue pup, Forrest.