I'm Kristen Hardy, a ux designer.

I'm currently based in Melbourne, Australia.

My work

Information architecture

I used affinity diagramming (otherwise known as the sticky-note stage) to work out the new structure of the Rainbow Families Council website.

Facebook app

Leading a small team, in 2 weeks we brainstormed, sketched, wireframed, wrote and produced (and got it all through legal) a facebook competition app.

Content map

I researched and produced a map showing the current state of content production, and the opportunities for process improvement.

Wireframe

Designing from the content out I rewrote the content and redesigned some of the pages of the existing website to be user focused.

Wireframes

Redesigning the layout of a volunteer group website so that key user groups can find information quickly without having to contact the group.

Sketching

Some initial sketches for the Rainbow Families Council website project.

If you'd like to see a more detailed version of my portfolio please get in touch.

Process

I recently wrote and delivered an Overview to UX presentation to some teams in my organisation. This presentation is part of the work my team is doing towards embedding UX within (all stages of) the development process.

Tools

Wireframing

Pen & paper
Visio
Illustrator
Photoshop
Balsamiq
Even Word

Prototyping

HTML & CSS & Jquery
Axure
InDesign
Flash

Usability testing

Morae
Silverback
Optimalsort (remote testing)

My UX bookshelf

I've been reading a whole heap of ux-related books over the last couple of years.

About me

me and cat bed and bookshelf - if you are using a screenreader, I am very very good looking.

I think technology is changing us, just as much as we change technology. That's amazing. I'm keen to be a little part of that.

My resume

I've worked in digital media for the last 5 years. Before that I worked in media analysis. I know my way around a style guide or two.

Contact me

I'd be happy to hear from you.

Email: hello@kristenhardy.com

Phone: +61 0422 238 578