I’m Chelsea, a product designer based in Philadelphia.
I’m Chelsea, a product designer based in Philadelphia.
I’m Chelsea, a product designer based in Philadelphia.
My secret weapon? A decade in the classroom that's given me superpowers most designers don't have: I understand how different people process information, I've designed for users across all skill levels and accessibility needs, and I can break down complex problems whether I'm managing a class of students or designing for millions of users.
My secret weapon? A decade in the classroom that's given me superpowers most designers don't have: I understand how different people process information, I've designed for users across all skill levels and accessibility needs, and I can break down complex problems whether I'm managing a class of students or designing for millions of users.
My secret weapon? A decade in the classroom that's given me superpowers most designers don't have: I understand how different people process information, I've designed for users across all skill levels and accessibility needs, and I can break down complex problems whether I'm managing a class of students or designing for millions of users.
That teaching background isn't just a fun fact - it's why I approach every project with deep empathy, inclusive design, and a focus on solving real problems.
That teaching background isn't just a fun fact - it's why I approach every project with deep empathy, inclusive design, and a focus on solving real problems.
That teaching background isn't just a fun fact - it's why I approach every project with deep empathy, inclusive design, and a focus on solving real problems.
Beyond the work
Beyond the work
Beyond the work
🏔️ Winter homebody, summer adventurer
🏔️ Winter homebody, summer adventurer
🏔️ Winter homebody, summer adventurer
📚 Self-starter, forever student
📚 Self-starter, forever student
📚 Self-starter, forever student
🎮 Gamer, puzzler, problem-solver
🎮 Gamer, puzzler, problem-solver
🎮 Gamer, puzzler, problem-solver
📷 Film photographer who sees the world through a different lens (literally)
📷 Film photographer who sees the world through a different lens (literally)
📷 Film photographer who sees the world through a different lens (literally)
🎨 Self-taught graphic designer since 2019
🎨 Self-taught graphic designer since 2019
🎨 Self-taught graphic designer since 2019
My design philosophy
My design philosophy
My design philosophy
User empathy first: I understand how people learn because I've taught them. That shapes every design decision I make.
User empathy first: I understand how people learn because I've taught them. That shapes every design decision I make.
User empathy first: I understand how people learn because I've taught them. That shapes every design decision I make.
Inclusive by default: I aim to leave no one out, bringing neurodiversity and diverse needs into accessibility conversations from day one.
Inclusive by default: I aim to leave no one out, bringing neurodiversity and diverse needs into accessibility conversations from day one.
Inclusive by default: I aim to leave no one out, bringing neurodiversity and diverse needs into accessibility conversations from day one.
Visual storytelling: My background in film photography and graphic design means I see compositions and visual hierarchies others might miss.
Visual storytelling: My background in film photography and graphic design means I see compositions and visual hierarchies others might miss.
Visual storytelling: My background in film photography and graphic design means I see compositions and visual hierarchies others might miss.
The plot twist
The plot twist
The plot twist
I started my UX career thinking I'd just make pretty screens. When I found out it involved research and actually talking to people (?!?), I panicked.
I started my UX career thinking I'd just make pretty screens. When I found out it involved research and actually talking to people (?!?), I panicked.
I started my UX career thinking I'd just make pretty screens. When I found out it involved research and actually talking to people (?!?), I panicked.
Turns out those scary parts are what I love most—and what I've been practicing my whole career.
Turns out those scary parts are what I love most—and what I've been practicing my whole career.
Turns out those scary parts are what I love most—and what I've been practicing my whole career.
Let's work together 👩💻🧑💻👨💻
Let's work together 👩💻🧑💻👨💻
Let's work together 👩💻🧑💻👨💻
I’m interested in roles where thoughtful, user-centered design matters - in EdTech, complex systems, or consumer-facing products.
I’m interested in roles where thoughtful, user-centered design matters - in EdTech, complex systems, or consumer-facing products.
I’m interested in roles where thoughtful, user-centered design matters - in EdTech, complex systems, or consumer-facing products.
📧 chelchadesign@gmail.com
📍 Philadelphia, PA — Available for remote work
📧 chelchadesign@gmail.com
📍 Philadelphia, PA — Available for remote work
📧 chelchadesign@gmail.com
📍 Philadelphia, PA — Available for remote work