Jessica D.

Jessica D. has extensive work experience in various roles related to product design, usability analysis, and creative direction. Jessica is currently working at K16 Solutions as a Product Design Manager and Certified Usability Analyst since February 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Darby Sport Horses, LLC as a Horse Trainer/Rider, specializing in producing young/green horses across different sport disciplines.

In 2005, Jessica founded Wick + Bone, a boutique software and design agency, where they served as the Creative Creative Officer and Certified Usability Analyst. Jessica provided a range of services such as identity and branding, web and mobile app design and development, consulting, and marketing services.

Jessica also has experience working as a UX/UI consultant at Concurrency, Inc., where they managed and supported the in-house design team and collaborated with various stakeholders to research product requirements and create mockups. Jessica has also worked as a Lead UX/UI Designer at Noble Applications, where they managed and guided the internal design team and led strategic initiatives for both the company and its clients.

Their previous roles also include serving as a Creative UX/Design Lead at Infotech Enterprises, Inc., a Digital UX Designer and Frontend Developer at Top Floor Technologies, and a Contract 2D Designer at GMR Marketing. Jessica has a background in photography and owned their own photography business, Jessica Darby Photography.

Overall, Jessica D. has a diverse background in product design, usability analysis, creative direction, and horse training, making their a versatile professional in the field.

Jessica D. has a diverse education history that includes certifications and degrees in various fields. In 2019, they obtained the Certified Usability Analyst (HFI-CUA) certification from Human Factors International (HFI), specializing in User Centered Engineering & Design. Prior to that, from 2006 to 2009, Jessica attended Cornish College of the Arts, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Design and Visual Communications. Before their time at Cornish, from 2004 to 2006, they attended North Seattle College, where they obtained an Associates of Art degree in Art and Liberal Studies. In addition to their academic pursuits, Jessica has gained additional certifications, including "Articulating Your Value" from LinkedIn in November 2021 and the "Certified Usability Analyst" certification from Human Factors International in April 2019.