Crafting user-centered designs that blend creativity and functionality, aiming to deliver impactful and inclusive digital experiences.
currently designing @ RISE in Computing & ColorStack at GSU
Chenice Taylor
My Work
Marta On The Go - AmazonNEXT x CodePATH
PitchHer - GWC GSU HackHers
Experience
UX/UI Designer
Designing and prototyping the RISE in Computing STARS website using Figma, ensuring user-centric functionality and responsive layouts.
Developing a comprehensive design system to establish consistent UI components, typography, and color palette, enabling a scalable and cohesive user experience.
Collaborated with the program manager weekly to align design goals with organizational objectives, incorporating iterative feedback into the development process.
Presented weekly design updates and solutions, demonstrating effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
RISE in Computing | Sept 2024 - Present
Graphic Designer
Co-founded the Georgia State University chapter of ColorStack, establishing a supportive community for underrepresented students in technology.
Designing and developing the ColorStack GSU website to engage students and provide resources, ensuring a visually compelling and functional experience.
Creating a custom design system, incorporating design kits for logos, UI components, typography, and color standards to maintain brand consistency.
Designing social media graphics and Canva slide decks that enhanced engagement and increased student participation in events and initiatives.
ColorStack @ GSU | Sept 2024 - Present
Lead UX Designer
Redesigned the onboarding experience for the MARTA On the Go app, integrating an interactive tutorial that improved first-time user comprehension by 65% and increased usability ratings from 6.5 to 9.75.
Conducted UX research and user testing, gathering insights from first-time and frequent MARTA users to identify usability pain points, leading to targeted UI improvements.
Leveraged MARTA’s design system to create a cohesive, intuitive interface, ensuring consistency with existing branding while enhancing navigation and accessibility.
AmazonNEXT CodePath Design Challenge | Nov 2024 - Jan 2025
Product Designer
Designed and prototyped an innovative Omegle-style web app for women in tech using Figma, focusing on intuitive user flows and accessibility.
Collaborated cross-functionally with engineers and marketers to ensure alignment between design vision, technical feasibility, and marketing strategy.
Presented the product to judges and stakeholders, incorporating their feedback to refine the design and improve the user experience.
Achieved "Best Creative Solution" by delivering a user-centric platform that addressed challenges faced by women in tech during interviews.
GWC HackHers Hackathon | Oct 2024
Georgia State University • Deans List, Fall 2023-Summer 2024
Girls Who Code GSU HackHers Hackathon • Best Creative Solution Winner, Oct 2024
Capital One BHTS Hackathon • 2nd Place Winner, May 2024
Awards
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science | Computer Science
Expected Fall 2026
Education
Design Thinking Practitioner
IBM, March 2024
Certifications
Figma • Adobe CC (Fresco, Express) HTML • CSS • JavaScript React.js Framer • Canva • Freeform • Slack
Software
Prototyping • Wireframing • User Experience Design • UI/Interaction Design • Agile Development • User Research • User-Centered Design Ideation • Digital Marketing
Design Skills