Anne Badt, MS
I thrive on connecting with people, learning their stories, and understanding their needs to inspire thoughtful, user-centered solutions.
- MS, Human-computer Interaction
University of Maryland, CollegePark,
May 2024
GPA 3.9
- AA, Graphic Design
Collin College,
2017 - BBA, Marketing
Stephen F. Austin State University,
2013
- Interviewing
- Contextual Inquery
- Usability/Accessibility Testing
- Affinity Diagramming
- Survey Design
- Heuristic Evaluation
- Persona Development
- Journey Mapping
- Task Analysis
- Data Visualization
- User Experience Design
Southern Methodist University,
2018
- CITI Program: Human Subjects:
Social & Behavioral Research
- Figma
- Webflow
- Sketch
- Adobe Suite
- HTML/CSS
- Microsoft Office
- Miro
Projects
- Developed an interactive search and filter tutorial tailored for low or non-tech-savvy older adult user (60+),improving findability and user confidence
- Built low- and high-fidelity prototypes inFigma, prioritizing intuitive, mobile-first designs
- Conducted competitive analysis to identify revenue opportunities and align product goals with business strategy
- Created WCAG AA compliant components for the design system, improving scalability, usability, and consistency across desktop and mobile platforms
- Led ideation sessions and client presentations to align design solutions with product strategy goals, ensuring clear communication and keeping projects on track
- Devised user-centric tutorial instructions by applying UX writing and research insights, minimizing user stress and confusion
- Carried out user research by interviewing 30+ participants and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data from an additional 70+ participants. Synthesized insights for persona development
- Collaborated with the client and team remotely via Discord and Zoom to meet last minute client requests on time
- Implemented two in-depth heuristic evaluations (pre- and post-redesign) of a startup’s donation platform, uncovering critical usability issues that informed key design improvements and reduced development time of website redesign
- Delivered a competitive analysis of peer fundraising platforms to identify industry best practices and provide strategic insights for donor engagement
- Adapted to changing project needs and built strong client trust by consistently delivering valuable results in a fast-changing, resource-limited startup
- Discovered and reported an unknown, outdated Stories Change Power site during a heuristic evaluation, preventing user misdirection and reputational risk
Work Experience
- Identified and corrected curriculum inaccuracies related to UX and graphic design; sourced accurate educational materials and recommended improved video content to enhance instructional clarity
- Provided grading support for multiple classes, managing time-sensitive midterm and final assessments across tight academic deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and consistency
- Volunteered to provide detailed design critiques, helping save the instructor time while supporting students’ learning and development
- Maintained academic integrity by identifying and reporting instances of dishonesty or poor-quality work, ensuring fair grading practices and upholding course standards
- Communicated with clients to develop and refine layout designs, style guides, and corporate branding for their startups
- Cooperated effectively with external agencies, and colleagues in web design, marketing, and UX to ensure cohesive project execution and adherence to design standards
- Guided junior designers in executing logo and web graphics projects, ensuring alignment with client branding goals and design quality standards
- Designed and delivered high-impact promotional graphics for podcasts and startup events, transforming brand concepts into polished visual assets using Adobe Creative Suite
