Michigan-based UX and Graphic Designer who combines business strategy with a human-centered approach

GRACE TURNER

I'm so happy you're here!

UX DESIGN

INTERFACE DESIGN

CONTENT STRATEGY

GRAPHIC DESIGN

WELCOME

Who is Grace?

Grace is a digital designer obsessed with creating positive experiences for your users and customers. She fell in love with digital design at Michigan State University where she studied User Experience and Graphic Design. She has created impactful solutions for users across the world and loves to be challenged by new projects. Whether it is web design, branding, marketing, social media management, content creation, or consulting, she focuses on designing for the user first.

BRAND IDENTITY: SOUL WAVES

a Traverse City-based company dedicated to making surfing on the Great Lakes accessible to everyone, fostering a community that embraces the vibrant culture of beach life and water activities.

INCREASING ACCESSIBILITY: KNOWLEDGE COMMONS

An open access repository for scholars and students that needed an accessible and informative support center to decrease user help requests

WEBSITE REDESIGN:
POSEIDON MARINE

TORCH LAKE MARINE LOOKING FOR A MODERN REDesign to elevate their products and services

UX CONSULTING:
VENTURELY

AI-powered business modeling  platform optimizing user experience to increase competitive advantage in the european market

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MY APPROACH

My design approach is grounded in a holistic understanding of both users and business goals. As a UX and graphic designer, I prioritize solutions that are driven by user needs and validated through research and data insights. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensuring a design's success, which is why I work closely with stakeholders to balance user satisfaction with business strategy. Leveraging my background in business and consulting, I ensure that every design decision aligns with broader company objectives, creating cohesive and visually appealing digital experiences that resonate with users and deliver measurable value.

THE SKILLS BEHIND MY SOLUTIONS

Hard Skills

Soft Skills

  • UX Research & Analysis
  • Wireframing & Prototyping
  • Visual Design & Branding
  • Responsive Web Design
  • Content Creation & Graphics
  • Design Systems & Style Guides
  • Content Strategy Development
  • Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Time Management & Project Planning
  • Creative Thinking & Innovation
  • Adaptability & Flexibility

MY RESUME

QUICK BITS!

In 2023, I spent 61,738 minutes listening to music on Spotify  (thats 42 days nonstop!)

I have worked on international projects designing for users across the world including Portugal and Tanzania

I love a good road trip, and I have driven across the country twice visiting a total of 34 states!

I danced for 18 years, and I performed in the American Ballet Theater's production of Sleeping Beauty