A new project or initiative kicks off and everyone on the team is excited. As with all new journeys, there is hope in the air for what will be. Every day, product owners, engineers, stakeholders, and designers form a team to understand the needs of... Continue
Every designer has a different career journey that’s taken them to where they are today. Today on the blog I thought it would be fun to go back in time and share my experience in becoming a designer. Whether it’s a professional meet-up, gathering, or... Continue
Being a UX designer means it’s important to be a lifelong learner. We make products better to help people. To do so, we must continually improve ourselves. Today I’m sharing my Interaction Design Foundation review and reflecting on one year of professional membership. As a... Continue
I’m excited to share that I was interviewed by Marisa Blair of XO PIXEL for her article series Ladies Love Code! Statistically, women tend to be in the minority in web design and development. Marisa’s articles will help spotlight women who code in an effort... Continue
Hi there! I’m Jamie Umak, a professional User Experience Designer located in Frederick, Maryland, USA. Thanks for reading my blog. Contact me if you would like to get in touch or work together.