About Me
Hi, I’m Shiara—a first-generation American with roots in Latin America, a love for good design, and a soft spot for my dog Lizzie. I grew up in Southern California and have lived everywhere from Buenos Aires to Miami, Chicago, and Los Angeles. These days, I call Grand Rapids, Michigan home.
When I’m not designing, you’ll usually find me working on a puzzle, rewatching Seinfeld, or curled up with Lizzie.
My Story
Before becoming a designer, I worked in healthcare and spent a lot of time inside Epic, an impressive, complex platform. But I noticed consistent issues in patient-facing tools: technical language, overwhelming workflows, and designs that made even simple tasks feel difficult.
That’s what pushed me toward UX. I love taking complex digital spaces and making them feel seamless, clear, and human. Today, I focus on creating products that reduce friction, support users, and make complicated experiences easier to navigate.
Skills & Strengths
Here are a few of the things I bring to the table:
UX & UI Design
Designing user flows, interfaces, dashboards, and end-to-end product experiences with clarity and purpose.
Brand Design
Creating clean, uncomplicated visual identities that feel modern and memorable.
Product Thinking
Working with founders, engineers, and stakeholders to clarify goals, map requirements, and bring concepts to life.
UX Writing
Shaping language that guides users, reduces friction, and builds confidence—especially in complex products.
Data Visualization
Turning abstract ideas, personality data, or AI insights into visuals that make sense at a glance.
Accessible Design
Creating interfaces and writing content that work for people of all ages, backgrounds, and tech comfort levels.
Healthcare-Informed Design
A deep understanding of workflows, training, and the real-world impact design has on practitioners and patients.
Webflow Development
Building responsive, CMS-ready, beautifully structured sites that translate seamlessly to mobile.
Let's work together
If you’d like the full picture, you can download my resume here.