Why, hello there. I’m Johanna.

I am a designer, speaker, and educator in DC, specializing in UX/UI design. I create sites and digital tools that are kind, inclusive, and help people navigate complex processes.

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What I do

Design  |  UX/UI

I've been designing in DC for over a decade, and have been lucky to collaborate with some great teams—as a consultant, in-house, and at an agency managing other designers. I focus on information architecture and design systems, and often shape my role to the design needs of the project. For me, how you build something (and who you include in the process) deserves just as much care and intention as the product itself. I work hard to foster supportive, collaborative teams that build empowering products.

Teach  |  General Assembly & American University

I've taught at General Assembly and American University. My courses cover design fundamentals, web design best practices, tech ethics, and strategies for thinking through design problems.

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Who I've worked with

Where I've studied

General Assembly  |  DC

Product Management course JavaScript Development course Mobile Development course User Experience Design course

Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts  |  DC

Graphic and Web Design certificate

Tulane University  |  New Orleans

Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude English and German; minor in Studio Art

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About me

Hometown  |  Pensacola, FL

Favorite typeface  |  Ostrich Sans, of course

Favorite book on design  |  You’re My Favorite Client, by Mike Monteiro

Desk bobblehead  |  Terminator (T-600)

Claim to fame  |  3-time semifinalist in the Washington Post Peeps Diorama Contest

Desk IllustrationIllustration of Johanna's desk, featuring a Pantone Color Matching book and a Terminator bobblehead

Let's work together

Looking for a strategic web design partner, a speaker for your next event, or just want to say hi? Drop me a line.

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