My Ethos
What makes it work for me
Basket Overlay
I designed and scoped this basket overlay, using a responsive layout by implementing PayPal Credit and Insurance to increase revenue.
Scalable Solutions
I create solutions for the future, that meet the needs of the business using technologies and design methods to deliver a seamless user experience.
Shanna Watson
Short history
With more than 20 years’ professional experience in the IT and creative industry, I have a deep passion for creative design. I specialise in UX, UI product design, site development and information architecture design; strategically adding vision, enhancing brands, improving online presence and customer engagement.
Having many years’ experience in UI and UX design of responsive layouts and mobile apps, I am capable both technically and artistically. I am a creative and alternative thinker who likes to be involved in developing concepts, adding strategic creative direction with a demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail. Following best practices, planning and process are important elements that I take seriously when executing projects. I work well under pressure as this inspires me. I am a good problem solver with the ability to communicate ideas, recognise pain points and able to tailor a solution to meet the required objectives.
Key Skills
- Strategy & process driven
- User Experience (UX)
- Information Architecture (AI)
- User Interface design (UI)
- Typography & layout
Web Knowledge
- HTML, HTML 5, XHTML, DHTML
- CSS 3, Responsive
- CMS systems
- SQL Server & Scripts, MySQL
- Web standards – Accessibility, Usability, Crossbrowser
compatibility - J-Query, XML &Action Script
Design Tools
- Photoshop & Illustrator
- Experience Design & Sketch
- Dreamweaver
- InDesign, Acrobat
- After Effects & Premier
- Visio, Lucid Charts, InVisionApp
Traits
- Team Player
- Adopt Ideas
- Enhance User Flow
- Business Driven
- Customer Focussed
Product Design including UX/UI design is a science to me.
I use many different practices in my work, drawing from my experience and looking at data to create a solution that best fits the organisation I am working with.
I take pride in my work; keep myself informed with up-and-coming technical trends; best practices and user interactions. I derive pleasure from monitoring analytical data to adapt and evolve a concept to fruition, driving development and innovation forward into a successful portal, platform or product.
User Experience Principles
UX and UI design is a science to me.
Target Audience
Know who you are appealing to so that they can relate to your message
Easy Interface
Ensure you create a seamless journey with clear sign posting
Seamless Funnel Journey
Keep the process simple for your customer
Responsive Grid
Use grid layout principles to support all forms of media devices
My Process
My Process
I believe in creating milestones for teams to collaborate and complete a solution