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DESIGNS FOR THE USER, BY A USER - DESIGNS FOR THE USER, BY A USER -
Hey there! I'm Hayden.
Thanks for stopping by! I'm a User Experience major with a Game Design minor at Bradley University, maintaining a 4.0 GPA and set to graduate with my Bachelor's in May 2025.
There is no way to connect with the digital world that hasn’t been touched by a UX Designer's hands. I pursued UX Design because of how it merges beauty, functionality, and psychology in a way that speaks to me both creatively and analytically. I’m passionate about understanding users' needs and delivering experiences that truly resonate with them. I'm eager to enter the creative field to have an impact on the lives and imaginations of others, the same way these digital experiences have impacted me.
Outside of designing, I'm always on the move, whether it's playing video games, fencing, rollerblading, improv comedy, and fitness.
There is no way to connect with the digital world that hasn’t been touched by a UX Designer's hands. I pursued UX Design because of how it merges beauty, functionality, and psychology in a way that speaks to me both creatively and analytically. I’m passionate about understanding users' needs and delivering experiences that truly resonate with them. I'm eager to enter the creative field to have an impact on the lives and imaginations of others, the same way these digital experiences have impacted me.
Outside of designing, I'm always on the move, whether it's playing video games, fencing, rollerblading, improv comedy, and fitness.
Where I've been
Work Experience
UX Design Intern
August 2024 - Present ~ Part Time
May 2024 - August 2024 ~ Full Time
Caterpillar Inc. ~ Peoria, IL
UX Design Lead
May 2024 - August 2024
Placebo Entertainment LLC. ~ Peoria, IL ~ Part Time
Marketing Intern
May 2022 - August 2022
Lead Concepts ~ Irving, TX ~ Full Time
Tour Guide
August 2021 - Present
Bradley University ~ Peoria, IL ~ Part Time
What I've done
Project Experience
UX Design Lead
August 2024 - Present
Bradley University Capstone: Last Voyage ~ Peoria, IL
Team Liaison & UX Designer
January 2024 - April 2024
Bradley University: Arts Partners ~ Peoria, IL
UX Design Lead
October 2023 - April 2024
Bradley University FUSE: Neon Harbor Jetski Force ~ Peoria, IL
UX Design & Art Lead
August 2023 - December 2023
Bradley University: Camp Splinterwood ~ Peoria, IL
UX Design Lead
November 2022 - April 2023
Bradley University FUSE: Party Crashers ~ Peoria, IL
What I can Do
Skills
• Figma
• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
• Google Suite
• Unity
• Webflow
• Wordpress
• Jira
• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
• Google Suite
• Unity
• Webflow
• Wordpress
• Jira
• UX Research
• Journey Mapping
• User Personas
• User Flows
• Wireframing
• Mockups
• Prototyping
• UI Implementation
• Design Thinking
• Visual Design
• Game Design
• Agile Project Management
• Scrum Master
• Journey Mapping
• User Personas
• User Flows
• Wireframing
• Mockups
• Prototyping
• UI Implementation
• Design Thinking
• Visual Design
• Game Design
• Agile Project Management
• Scrum Master
Don't just take my word for it
Comments From Others
Through collaborating with the design team to learn new skills and processes, to working with cross functional product teams, Hayden has continued to deliver solid UI design solutions that meet the high level of UX/UI standards of Caterpillar Inc.
Brandon Pickett
Lead UX/UI Designer, Caterpillar Inc.
I can’t say enough about Hayden's positive attitude. Not only that but, he has rapidly developed his design skills and product knowledge. He has contributed to both VisionLink and Cat Interact applications with UX and UI creatively and efficiently.
Sarah Kennedy
UX/UI Manager and Design Leader, Caterpillar Inc.
Hayden is always ready to assume and excel in classwork and possesses the self-motivation to successfully create and execute independent efforts outside of his UX classes. He is very driven and has a wide range of experience in the game and UX spectrum.
Heather Ford
UX Design Program Head, Bradley University
Through collaborating with the design team to learn new skills and processes, to working with cross functional product teams, Hayden has continued to deliver solid UI design solutions that meet the high level of UX/UI standards of Caterpillar Inc.
Brandon P.
Lead UX/UI Designer, Caterpillar Inc.
I can’t say enough about Hayden's positive attitude. Not only that but, he has rapidly developed his design skills and product knowledge. He has contributed to both VisionLink and Cat Interact applications with UX and UI creatively and efficiently.
Sarah Kennedy
UX/UI Manager and Design Leader, Caterpillar Inc.
Hayden is always ready to assume and excel in classwork and possesses the self-motivation to successfully create and execute independent efforts outside of his UX classes. He is very driven and has a wide range of experience in the game and UX spectrum.
Heather Ford
UX Design Program Head, Bradley University