My greatest strength and joy as a designer is the design thinking process—simplifying complex challenges into intuitive, human-centered design solutions. It’s a strategy that I’ve implemented throughout my design career, and this realization became the catalyst for my transition to user experience design.
My greatest strength and joy as a designer is the design thinking process—simplifying complex challenges into intuitive, human-centered design solutions. It’s a strategy that I’ve implemented throughout my design career, and this realization became the catalyst for my transition to user experience design.
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My grandmother often picked beautiful flowers from her yard to display in her home. One day, as she was placing some fresh flowers and greenery into a vase, she explained that the arrangement should look like “it just grew there.” I thought that was such an incredible way to view design—as though it was always meant to be—natural, effortless, simple, beautiful—for all to enjoy. This ideology became the foundation of my design philosophy.
Design Philosophy
My grandmother often picked beautiful flowers from her yard to display in her home. One day, as she was placing some fresh flowers and greenery into a vase, she explained that the arrangement should look like “it just grew there.” I thought that was such an incredible way to view design—as though it was always meant to be—natural, effortless, simple, beautiful—for all to enjoy. This ideology became the foundation of my design philosophy.
Design Philosophy
My grandmother often picked beautiful flowers from her yard to display in her home. One day, as she was placing some fresh flowers and greenery into a vase, she explained that the arrangement should look like “it just grew there.” I thought that was such an incredible way to view design—as though it was always meant to be—natural, effortless, simple, beautiful—for all to enjoy. This ideology became the foundation of my design philosophy.
Design Philosophy
My grandmother often picked beautiful flowers from her yard to display in her home. One day, as she was placing some fresh flowers and greenery into a vase, she explained that the arrangement should look like “it just grew there.” I thought that was such an incredible way to view design—as though it was always meant to be—natural, effortless, simple, beautiful—for all to enjoy. This ideology became the foundation of my design philosophy.
Design Philosophy
MEMBERSHIPS
As a lifelong learner, I’m currently a member of Interaction Design Foundation, where I’m taking courses like:
AI for Designers
UX Management
Digital Accessibility
Designing for an Aging Population
I’m also a member of Bring Your Own Laptop, which is an online platform for learning new tools, so I can continue growing my design skills.
Education
Education
Certificate in UX Design
CareerFoundry
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
Meredith College (CIDA-accredited)
Bachelor of Arts in Art (Graphic Design)
Meredith College
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
NC State University
Summer Program in Architecture
Harvard University
MEMBERSHIPS
As a lifelong learner, I’m currently a member of Interaction Design Foundation, where I’m taking courses like:
AI for Designers
UX Management
Digital Accessibility
Designing for an Aging Population
I’m also a member of Bring Your Own Laptop, which is an online platform for learning new tools, so I can continue growing my design skills.
UX DESIGN
GRAPHIC DESIGN
EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN
INTERIOR DESIGN
User Research, IA, Strategy, Prototypes, Testing
Commercial and Residential Design
Museum Exhibits, Environmental Graphics
20+ years of Print and Digital Design
Disciplines
Tools
I’m honored to have contributed to the success of these companies and look forward to producing amazing projects with you.
Meredith College
Gardner-Webb University
HW Exhibits
Brockington and Associates
Sunbelt Rentals
Avison Young Real Estate
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of CPAs
National Golf Course Owner's Association
NC Electric Membership Corporation
Experience
Figma
Framer
ChatGPT
Optimal Sort
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Acrobat
Explore the value I'll bring to your role as a multidisciplinary designer
AutoCad
SketchUp
Office 365
Asana
“most likely to be bribed with cake”
Staff Award, Meredith College, Department of Marketing, 2010
Staff Award, Meredith College
Department of Marketing, 2010
Awards
Creative Excellence
This one time, at band camp
My passion for creative excellence is rooted in one of my earliest accomplishments—colorguard. Spanning from high school and college marching band to Drum Corps, my involvement in colorguard profoundly influenced my personal growth, fostering self-discipline and a pursuit of creative distinction. Beyond individual achievement, it taught me the power of collective effort and the importance of striving for greatness as a team. This commitment to excellence has guided my professional journey, shaping my roles as an award-winning designer, mentor, and leader.
Creative Excellence
This one time, at band camp
My passion for creative excellence is rooted in one of my earliest accomplishments—colorguard. Spanning from high school and college marching band to Drum Corps, my involvement in colorguard profoundly influenced my personal growth, fostering self-discipline and a pursuit of creative distinction. Beyond individual achievement, it taught me the power of collective effort and the importance of striving for greatness as a team. This commitment to excellence has guided my professional journey, shaping my roles as an award-winning designer, mentor, and leader.
Creative Excellence
This one time, at band camp
My passion for creative excellence is rooted in one of my earliest accomplishments—colorguard. Spanning from high school and college marching band to Drum Corps, my involvement in colorguard profoundly influenced my personal growth, fostering self-discipline and a pursuit of creative distinction. Beyond individual achievement, it taught me the power of collective effort and the importance of striving for greatness as a team. This commitment to excellence has guided my professional journey, shaping my roles as an award-winning designer, mentor, and leader.
Creative Excellence
This one time, at band camp
My passion for creative excellence is rooted in one of my earliest accomplishments—colorguard. Spanning from high school and college marching band to Drum Corps, my involvement in colorguard profoundly influenced my personal growth, fostering self-discipline and a pursuit of creative distinction. Beyond individual achievement, it taught me the power of collective effort and the importance of striving for greatness as a team. This commitment to excellence has guided my professional journey, shaping my roles as an award-winning designer, mentor, and leader.
Figma
Framer
ChatGPT
Optimal Sort
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Acrobat
AutoCad
SketchUp
Office 365
Asana
© Mary Rose Design 2024
© Mary Rose Design 2024
© Mary Rose Design 2024
Explore the value I'll bring to your role as a multidisciplinary designer
UX DESIGN
GRAPHIC DESIGN
EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN
INTERIOR DESIGN
User Research, IA, Strategy, Prototypes, Testing
Commercial and Residential Design
Museum Exhibits, Environmental Graphics
20+ years of Print and Digital Design
Disciplines