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UX Designer · Developer · HCI Researcher

Krissy
Brown

Where research meets code meets real humans.

HCI student at IU Indianapolis's Luddy School — bridging the gap between user research and technical execution. I design with empathy and build with precision.

3+
Years Design
8+
Languages & Tools
2×
Degree Track
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Krissy Brown

About Me

Researcher first.
Designer always.

I'm a Human-Computer Interaction student at Indiana University Indianapolis with a background that spans UX design, frontend development, and — uniquely — clinical dental practice. That last one matters more than it sounds.

"I've worked in high-stakes, precision environments where details save outcomes. I bring that same rigor to how I test, design, and build digital experiences."

Currently on a dual B.S./M.S. track in Informatics at Luddy, with active freelance UX consulting through Flycatcher Consulting. I don't just make things pretty — I make sure they actually work for the people using them.

HCI Research Usability Testing Accessibility Figma React JavaScript Info Architecture WCAG 2.1 QA / Testing

Why Me

What sets me
apart.

Most UX designers can't code. Most developers don't research. I do both — and I came up through environments where precision wasn't optional.

01

Research-Driven,
Technically Fluent

I can run a usability study in the morning and push a React component in the afternoon. Bridging that gap means fewer handoff mistakes, faster iteration, and designs that actually get built right.

02

Clinical Precision
Meets UX

Before UX, I led dental office operations across two locations, trained IU Dental Medicine interns, and managed patient systems. High-stakes environments forge a different kind of attention to detail — one that maps directly to QA and usability work.

03

HCI + Full Stack:
Rare Combo

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Java, Python, Node.js, PHP — I understand the technical constraints that shape design decisions. I design what can actually be built, and I can build what I design.

Skills

Tools, methods,
and instincts.

A cross-section of what I bring to every project — from research strategy to final, shipped interface.

Human-Computer Interaction92%
Usability Testing90%
UX Research & Synthesis88%
Figma & Prototyping88%
Information Architecture85%
Accessibility / WCAG 2.182%
HTML5 / CSS392%
JavaScript80%
React.js75%
Python70%
Java / JavaFX68%
Node.js / PHP / jQuery65%
Microsoft Office Suite95%
Mac OS & Windows95%
Figma90%
draw.io / IA Mapping85%
Design Systems80%
Git / GitHub72%

Selected Work

Projects &
case studies.

Academic, freelance, and personal work — all grounded in real research.

IA

Information Architecture · Academic

Apple Maps IA Analysis

Structural deep-dive into Apple Maps' navigation hierarchy — mapping content relationships, identifying friction, and proposing IA improvements grounded in course frameworks.

draw.io IA Analysis Heuristics
UT

Usability Testing · Academic

YouTube Usability Study

Designed task scenarios and think-aloud sessions to expose real friction in YouTube's interface — then translated findings into actionable design recommendations.

Task Analysis Think-Aloud Reporting
UX

Freelance · Flycatcher Consulting

Small Business UX Design

Responsive interface design, wireframes, and design systems for small business and non-profit clients — with user feedback loops baked in from day one.

Figma Wireframing Design Systems
AT

Assistive Technology · Academic

AT Market Research

Survey of 2025–2026 assistive technology offerings evaluated through an HCI lens — real-world usability, inclusion gaps, and product analysis.

AT Research Accessibility Evaluation
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Frontend Dev · Personal

Portfolio Site — This One

Audited the original site for accessibility, SEO, and structural issues — then rebuilt from scratch with intentional architecture, responsive design, and clean semantic code.

HTML / CSS JavaScript UX Audit
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Coming Soon

More Work In Progress

Additional case studies, academic projects, and Flycatcher Consulting work being documented. Reach out for the full portfolio in the meantime.

In Progress

Resume

Background &
experience.

Entry-level QA & UX Specialist with a B.S./M.S. track in Informatics at IU Indianapolis. I combine academic HCI research with real freelance work and a prior career in high-precision clinical environments.

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Certifications

UX Design Foundations — Google / Coursera
Start the UX Process: Empathize, Define, Ideate — Google
JavaScript — LinkedIn Skill Assessment
HTML — LinkedIn Skill Assessment
Node.js — LinkedIn Skill Assessment
Python Programming — freeCodeCamp
Front-End Development — LinkedIn Skill Assessment

Dec 2023 – Present

B.S. / M.S. · Informatics

Luddy School of Informatics, Computing & Engineering · Indiana University Indianapolis
Coursework: HCI, Front-End Dev, UX Research

May 2023 – Present

UX Design Consultant · Flycatcher Consulting

Freelance UX — wireframes, mockups, research plans, design systems, and responsive interfaces for small businesses and non-profits.

2023 – Present

UX Designer & Developer · Luddy School

Prototyped academic platforms in Figma and React. Ran usability testing sessions; collaborated with dev teams on accessibility enhancements.

Jul 2021 – Aug 2023

A.A.S. · Computer Software Engineering

Ivy Tech Community College

May 2014 – Jun 2016

Dental Specialist & Office Lead

Led daily operations across two dental offices. Trained IU Dental Medicine interns in procedures, software, and HIPAA protocols. Managed patient systems on Mac OS and Windows — precision in high-stakes environments.

Contact

Let's make
something real.

Open to UX design roles, frontend dev positions, QA/UX hybrid opportunities, and freelance collaborations. Based in Indianapolis — open to remote.

Message sent — I'll be in touch. ✦