Hi, I’m Alexis Ulmanis.
I’m a UX designer currently working at STP. Coming from a background in psychology, I bring a unique perspective to UX design, driven by a deep understanding of what matters to people and what drives their choices. I love being surprised by learning that things are not what I expected.
I made the jump into the world of UX and discovered my passion for designing experiences that help people make progress doing difficult things.
I’m seeking new opportunities to collaborate with more senior designers and for mentorship. My personal mission is to cultivate skills which I will use to create impact in the realm of childhood adversity. If you’d like to share your experiences, suggest a resource, or simply chat — I would be delighted if you reached out to me!
Skills and interests
My design skillset includes accessible design, qualitative user research, wireframing, prototyping, design systems, and Figma. I seek problems and opportunities that push me to expand my abilities and adopt new ways of thinking.
I gravitate to making experiences for people better. Ask me about my experience working nights at a children’s locked psychiatric treatment facility.
Reading
Thinking Fast and Slow
by Daniel Kahneman
The Happiness Hypothesis
by Jonathan Haidt
Doing
Skiing
In the snow or behind a boat
Putting Things Together
Like art projects, Ikea furniture, and plants into soil
Listening
Armchair Expert
with Dax and Monica
Revisionist History
with Malcolm Gladwell