Lauren Banks
UX/UI Designer & Software Engineer.
I specialize in creating clean, user-centered interfaces supported by strong design reasoning and practical front & backend experiance. I enjoy transforming complexity into clarity through wireframes, prototypes, and cohesive design systems. My process is collaborative, research-driven, and rooted in accessibility and visual consistency.
Projects
Plant Parenthood UX Case Study — A plant diagnosis and care-support app created through a full end-to-end UX process. I led user interviews, identified key pain points, and translated insights into personas, task flows, and refined UI designs.
Fitness Elevator — A fitness management web app focused on clarity and usability. I designed responsive layouts, streamlined navigation, and user flows that support multiple user roles.
Long Distant Recipes — A recipe sharing app designed for simplicity and clarity. I created intuitive flows for storing recipes, editing content, and managing grocery lists.
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Experience
I completed an intensive 800+ hour Full-Stack Development program at Tech Elevator, gaining hands-on experience building real-world applications while working in an Agile, team-based environment.
Java Web Application Certificate
Google UX Design Certificate
I completed the Google UX Design Certificate, a rigorous, hands-on program covering the full UX process from research to high-fidelity prototyping. I completed multiple end-to-end UX case studies, conducted usability studies, created personas, wireframes, and prototypes, and practiced accessibility-first design principles.
Services
UX DesignI design intuitive, user-centered experiences grounded in research, clarity, and usability. My process includes user interviews, journey mapping, wireframing, prototyping, and iterative testing to ensure every solution aligns with real user needs.UI DesignI create clean, modern, accessible interfaces with strong attention to visual detail. I work with design systems, typography, layout, and responsive patterns to build polished interfaces that feel consistent and purposeful.Design Systems & ComponentsI build scalable Figma component libraries, templates, and reusable design structures that support consistency and efficiency across products.PrototypingI develop interactive prototypes ranging from low-fidelity flows to high-fidelity, near-production designs.
Contact
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