Hi there! I'm Amanda, a product designer based in Austin, Texas.

I’ve always admired how thoughtful design has the power to change our world. Whether it’s through simplifying one interaction, improving team processes to increase productivity, or finding new ways to organize the kitchen pantry, I love solving big and small problems.

While my first love is visual design, my superpower is that I see pattern where others see chaos. I love to simplify complexity and find alternative ways to tackle creative and technical challenges. I'm passionate about leading teams, mentoring designers, and evolving design systems. I also love learning new things! After hours, you can find me in drum lessons or learning React.

By day, I work on building the future of computing, IBM Quantum. I've built tools for quantum developers, reimagined the IBM Quantum visual identity, and created an award-winning educational game. I currently lead two efforts to standardize our web experience and evolve our design system. It’s been exciting to use design and data to help build a brand new business.

I appreciate you taking the time to look through my site, which has just a slice of my work. If you’d like to see more, or talk through something in more detail, I’d love to take you through my process over the phone or in person.

Experience

Design Lead • IBM Quantum

Mar 2022 – Present

Visual Designer • IBM Quantum

Jul 2020 – Mar 2022

Visual / UX Designer • IBM Research

Jul 2017 – Jul 2020

Visual Design Intern • IBM

Jan 2017 – Mar 2017

Visual Designer • YouTube x SCADpro

Sept 2016 – Nov 2016

Awards

IBM Quantum Innovation Award • 2021

Contribution to the IBM Quantum Summit

Special Division Accomplishment Award • 2020

Contribution to the IBM COVID-19 Taskforce

IBM Outstanding Technical Achievement • 2018

Design leadership on Hello Quantum

Innovation by Design, Finalist • 2018

App & Game Category, Hello Quantum

SCAD Succession, Finalist • 2017, 2016

Education

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

B.F.A in Graphic Design • 2017