A Breadth of Design & Product Work
I love blending design, research, and brand, into crafted, thoughtful, and connected human experiences that enable productivity, education, and wellbeing.
Product Design
My product work--spanning education, healthcare, and community tools--is driven by the belief that thoughtful design makes the world more accessible, empowered, and human. When we harness empathy and understanding to ease friction, bring clarity where there's confusion, and compassion where it may have been overlooked--we're shaping the future of human experience.
Brand Design
My brand design work incorporates research, storytelling, and design principles with the goal of building lasting impressions, creating meaningful connections, and delivering cohesive experiences.
UX Research
My brand design work incorporates research, storytelling, and design principles with the goal of building lasting impressions, creating meaningful connections, and delivering cohesive experiences.
Masters Projects
The Academy of Art in San Francisco grounded me in visual communication, user-centered design, and the tools to bring ideas to life. I learned to blend storytelling, design systems, and technology to create experiences that connect with people in meaningful, human ways.
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Native American Thesis
My Teammates Take
"The often complex and technical digital products Tessa has worked on have benefited significantly from her structured, creative and evidence-driven approach. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work for her."
Dema Metreweli
SENIOR UX RESEARCHER, VONAGE
"Tessa is adept at communicating the value and impact a clear design strategy can have on a growing business. She works well with other business functions including engineering, product, and go-to-market teams."
Scott Lomond
CEO, TOKBOX
"Tessa is relentlessly kind, honest, cares about people as much as the work. She has a high bar for quality, not just in the work, but in the culture she creates around her."
Trip O'Dell
SENIOR DESIGN DIRECTOR, PEARSON
