Hi, it’s Chaela!
I’m a UX designer passionate about creating intuitive, yet innovative design solutions. So grab your favorite beverage & stay a while!
Projects
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Search results page
EchoPark | Sonic Automotive
Complete redesign of an automotive search results page for improved speed and clarity.
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Auto loan application
EchoPark | Sonic Automotive
Out of a complicated iframe into a seamless, in-house auto loan application.
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Appointment scheduler
EchoPark | Sonic Automotive
Improving the in-store sentiment through an online appointment scheduler.
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Account management
MarketWatch | Highland Ag Solutions
An inventive agriculture product with a thirst for simplicity.
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Online ordering
Cacao Tree Cafe
Optimizing the online ordering process for an underserved customer base.
What people say
“Chaela is highly conscientious, positive, independently-motivated, and a hard worker! She is the rare person that can be given a concept (not a fully thought out idea/user story) and trusted to thoroughly investigate it and crank out content that not only accurately resembles the original idea but comes with questions (and often ready suggestions/answers) of items not previously considered. She gives hifi wires with functionality notes and a workflow already worked out! She's a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend her.”
— Brent Lewis, PM of BI
“Her attention to detail is extremely sharp and has allowed her to create some of the best software features we have ever produced. I always stress to my team and aspiring UX students I mentor that there are three key skill sets to build upon, Design (visual and intuitive), Workflow (speed and efficiency), and Collaboration (Influence and partnerships). Chaela excels in all three areas. She was able to build very complex wireframes that were visually appealing and highly intuitive and all ahead of schedule. Her ability to work with other departments and product owners is seamless. I was constantly receiving positive feedback from other leaders on how well she performed.”
— Charles Elliott, Director of UX
“Chaela was a great addition to our team! She was so friendly, willing to learn, and extremely sharp. She and I worked closely together as she created wires to help me build software features and improve current UI/UX workflows. She is very easy to work with and will be a great asset to any team she joins.”
— Mikayla Allison, Project Manager
How I became Design beanies
Design beanies is more than just a name to me—it’s a reminder to always create with the intention of authenticity.
As a creative fresh out of the university, I was ready to make my footprint in the corporate world. My blocker? I couldn’t wear my then staple accessory: a beanie. I felt blindside. Wearing a beanie won’t hurt anyone. A bit dramatic? Perhaps, but that’s a 4w3 and INFP for ya.
From then on, my mantra (or my ninja way for any Naruto fans out there) has been to create innovative yet simple solutions with the intention of always showcasing a brand’s value prop. Whether I’m designing a responsive website, a simple flow, or even my own portfolio, I want my design solutions to stay true to the end user.
