Ethan Nelson
About Me
I'm a User Experience Designer based in the Chicago-land Area. I focus on web and app design with an interest in sound design. I am also a musician/songwriter.
Education
2020 - 2024
User Experience Design
Bradley University
While at Bradley I learned much more than User-Centered design, I learned Human-centered design. Keeping in mind all people, cultures, and individuals in my designs.
Work Experiences
Oct 2022 - May 2024
Graphic Designer
Bradley Scout
The Scout is a student-led newspaper for Bradley University. During my time there I created well over 100 graphics for articles and 7 special edition digital papers.
While working at The Scout I worked with a dozen journalists and another graphic designer.
2021 - Present
Product Designer
Deadbeat Daycare
Deadbeat Daycare is an indie-rock band I formed in high school that plays in and around Chicago. I am responsible for designing graphics and merchandise along with web design and overall branding. Part of the responsibilities include directing other team members in design of merchandise and graphics.
Sept 2023 - May 2024
UX Designer
Peoria Fresh
Peoria Fresh is a non-profit website, whose goal is to connect food banks and food pantries with donors and gardeners. My role was to work with a team of other UX designers to design a functional and user-friendly system and design for Food Donators and Food Pantries. I was also responsible for research into Gardener information and Quality Control for designs.
Jan 2023 - May 2023
UX Designer
Hooked on Fishing
Hooked on Fishing is a non-profit Fishing park that hosts field trips to teach kids how to fish. I worked with 5 other UX designers to design and implement a website for the client. I was responsible for implementing the prototyped design into WordPress and Elementor.
Sept 2022 - Nov 2022
UX Designer
Caterpillar
I worked with 2 other UX designers and a UX designer liaison from Caterpillar to design an intercommunication system between Caterpillar dealers, mechanics, and transportation faculties. I was responsible for designing and prototyping in Figma along with user testing.
June 2021 - June 2022
Student Intern
National Endowment for the Humanities: Middle Eastern Christianity
This NEH program was designed to teach professors from around America how to teach Middle Eastern Christianity from a historical and cultural perspective.
In this program, I worked on the designs for memorabilia and the program's website page. I helped professors from around North America with technical issues.