Hi, I’m Oriana. It’s nice to meet you!

I’m a former theatre professional turned UX Designer with a passion for storytelling, human-centered design, and problem solving.

With a BFA in Theatrical Design, and over a decade in program coordination, project management, and research operations, I bring a unique perspective by blending creative intuition with analytical thinking to design meaningful digital experiences.

My journey began in theatrical design, where I learned to build immersive worlds, collaborate across disciplines, and hit the spotlight just right. That creative foundation evolved into a curiosity about how people interact with systems and led me to UX design.

I’ve completed formal training in:

• UX Design
• Product Management
• Full Stack Web Development
• Project Management (ongoing)

I’ve built a solid foundation in design thinking, user research, and tools like Figma, WordPress, and Google Analytics.

As a freelance UX designer, I’ve worked on projects involving:

• Competitive analysis & user interviews
• Wireframing & prototyping
• Navigation redesigns
• Simplifying complex systems
• Designing intuitive, accessible user journeys

Whether managing NIH research grants, reimagining healthcare access forms, or breathing new life into a community website, my approach is always grounded in empathy, clarity, and collaboration.

Let’s collaborate and make something people love to use!