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