About

Hey, I'm Chels! I'm a multidisciplinary designer and artist based in Chicago, IL.

I'm currently a UX/UI designer at a small (but dope) digital agency and work with clients who are making a positive impact in the world.

I have always been a creative person who loves to tell stories through art and design.

When I'm not designing or drawing, I'm probably walking my dog, Kaiju, seeing a movie, or learning a new craft (sewing currently).
A gif of Sailor Moon, an anime character, looking at herself in the mirror making different faces.

Experience

Download resume

Dialogue Theory

2021 - present

I joined Dialogue Theory, a digital agency helping non-profits, government agencies, and mission-driven businesses grow their digital experiences, in August 2021 as a UX/UI designer. I work daily with clients and stakeholders on projects from kickoff to launch, including content management and improvements post-launch. As the team's design system lead, I ensure that brand guidelines and documentation are consistent and up-to-date to improve workflows across the organization.

Freelance

2021 - present

Outside of my agency work, I have worked with local and national nonprofits to design and develop a web presence that can grow and evolve with the organization. I also work with clients to create graphics for social media, presentation decks, and documents for print. I have designed and developed websites in both Squarespace and Webflow.
Future Forest
Web development
BackBlack
UX/UI design
Web design
Graphic design
A black line arrow pointing right.
The Resiliency Company
UX/UI design
Web design
A black line arrow pointing right.
Dotmatics
Graphic design
ONLOCK
UX/UI design
HAZ
Web design
Graphic design

Skills

UX/UI design

From conception to final product, I center the user's needs during every step of the design process to ensure functional, accessible, and beautiful digital experiences.
Figma
User flows
User research/interviewing
Heuristic evaluation/audit
Wireframing
Prototyping
User testing
Design systems

Web design

I create a virtual home for organizations looking to grow their audience and evolve their brand through digital storytelling and responsive design.
Webflow
Squarespace
Visual design
Branding

Graphic design

As an artist, I bring a unique perspective and traditional skillset to the digital world (and sometimes print).
Adobe Creative Suite
Procreate
Illustration
Infographics
Presentations
Print
Social media