I’M ELLIE, A DESIGNER + TECHNOLOGIST.

Led end-to-end design of digital and physical product experiences, from defining user-centered requirements and developing interactive prototypes to delivering polished visual, sound, and haptic interfaces—collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in hardware, software, and engineering.

Transformed complex interaction concepts into intuitive, inclusive, and high-impact design solutions, leveraging advanced prototyping, storytelling, and design tools to communicate vision, validate ideas, and deliver exceptional user experiences under tight deadlines.

Conducted research on emerging technologies in AI, Computer Vision, and digital 3D scanning, contributing to a curated, web-based repository of intersectional/feminist 3D objects.

Developed and implemented curriculum on Computer Vision, 3D modeling, generative AI, design software, and iterative design processes for class of 40 students.

Collaborated with researchers from Google and Meta to design and develop the Inclusive Language Framework and other custom web experiences, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for the Center for Equity, Gender & Leadership (EGAL).

Integrated user-centered design principles to create reusable Webflow component library with documented styleguide of interaction details and design specifications, ensuring accurate implementation and usability for engaging, accessible web applications.

Built new features in an agile environment for major domestic and international Disney sites including Disney.com, StarWars.com, and Disneyland® and Walt Disney World® official websites

Developed and launched Unison, a unified suite of internal tools for Marvel, National Geographic, and ABC News digital products

Collaborated with Product, Design, UX and QA to build interactive guest experiences with an emphasis on performance and responsive design

Led engineering for A/B testing product concepts, including Ads and UI redesigns, to find promising directions that address both guest and business needs

Mentored junior developers and onboarded new engineers

Interpreted UX designs to build creative web experiences with a keen eye for visual design and user interaction

Co-founded and oversaw the Women + Tech Brown Bag Lunch Series, a monthly open forum to discuss topics relevant to women and technology

Drove and developed projects from concept to production, working closely with product managers and designers

Developed and maintained extensible cross-browser, cross-device code to build scalable applications and reusable modules

Relaunched Disney’s flagship eCommerce website, shopDisney.com, featuring a responsive redesign and PCI compliant checkout experience written in React

Developed front-end code to launch new user-facing websites including MediaHound.com and DateNightMovies.com

Created low to high fidelity wireframes and prototypes

Partnered with Creative Director, Stakeholders and engineering team to build compelling user experience solutions

Administered, monitored and validated automation tasks

Collected data from reports and queries to support team efficiency

Built a system of templated spreadsheets to arrange, manipulate, format and prepare large amounts of information

Exercised graphical input and creative knowledge daily while utilizing proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Administered company operations - from collecting orders, to sending orders to the in-house production team for large-format CMYK printing, to summarizing consumer feedback

Managed and co-managed 30+ projects ranging from minor Single Family Dwelling remodels to entire new site construction

Designed and developed project proposals with lead architect

Liaised and delegated tasks amongst clients, lead architect, engineering team, contractor, and City Planning offices

Expedited drawings to LA Department of Building and Safety