Helping craft digital products and experiences through a curious, thoughtful, and critical lens.
About Me
Hello! I'm Mandy, a Senior Product Designer in Charlotte.
With a dynamic blend of energy and creativity, I approach each project uniquely. My journey in design has been marked by inventive collaborations, crafting user-centric solutions that not only enhance accessibility and usability but also infuse ease into every experience.
Transitioning from a commercial interior designer to a UX designer, I've seamlessly merged these disciplines. My background in shaping physical spaces enriches my approach to digital design, enabling me to consider every facet of the user's journey. I leverage my expertise as a visual storyteller, a relentless problem solver, and a staunch user advocate in every project.
(Archive of projects from my previous career as a hospitality interior designer here. )
Philosophy
My design philosophy revolves around systems thinking, impactful feedback, and an ethos of continuous, measurable improvement.
As a collaborative designer, I thrive on unlocking those 'aha' moments and seamless experiences that resonate with users. My commitment lies in empowering users, making them feel competent and secure in navigating our designs.
I am a strategist at heart, always eager to demystify the 'why' behind the 'how.' My fascination lies in unraveling complex challenges, especially in data-intensive environments. I revel in balancing the big picture with the minutiae that drive impactful outcomes.
Ready to collaborate and craft transformative designs? Let's embark on this journey together.
Currently
Learning
Reading
Business Thinking for Designers
Designing for Behavior Change
Just Enough Research
Recently Enjoyed
Mismatch
Articulating Design Decisions
Daily Rituals 1+2
The Changing World Order
Listening
Diary of a CEO
Hard Fork
Human Tech
Land of Giants
99% Invisible
Community
UX Mentor @ UX Support Group Fall 2023
Led Design Thinking Workshop - Babson College Winter 2023
Social Media Team Manager @ IterateUX Summer 2022
Super Facts
Favorite emoji: 📈
When not behind a screen, you can find me: Creative cooking
When not indoors, you can find me: Biking + Trail Running
Ask me about: Momentum
What People Are Saying
Drew Williams
UX/UI Designer
I’ve had the pleasure of working on two projects with Mandy, and her can-do attitude and passion for the work is a breath of fresh air. During this time, I’ve seen her exhibit exceptional skills regarding UX research, ideation, and development of design systems. She approaches projects empathetically and with an open mind. This approach has been invaluable in working past roadblocks and the progression of our projects. She’s open to feedback and always willing to challenge her assumptions.
Deanna Glaze
Director of Experience Design
Mandy came to Loft Design with a background in interior design, which she brilliantly leveraged to enrich her understanding of user experience design. Despite being newer to the UX field, she exhibited foundational design knowledge and seamlessly integrated UX principles into her work. … What particularly impressed me was Mandy's proactive approach to project management. She consistently demonstrated a keen awareness of project scopes, budgets, and timelines, ensuring that deliverables were not only of high quality but also aligned with client expectations, and clients loved partnering with Mandy.