Welcome! I’m Michelle LaPalme, a UX/UI designer from South Florida, based in Tarentum.

I create design solutions that are efficient, effective, and always place an emphasis on the utility and function of the design. My goal is to make the user experience easy and enjoyable for our clients by analyzing user research and delivering impactful results.

I’m creating Fido in order to help pet parents become more educated on dog body language and dog behavior, in addition to learning how to train their furry companions. A lot of pet parents find it difficult to train their dogs for a multitude of reasons, and personal trainers or classes can be expensive. This app will help dog owners develop a better relationship with their dog through simple and personalized training programs that won’t break the bank.

Dog Training App - Fido

I created BusPlus to help improve the city bus system by increasing the quality of its overall experience. This app helps riders always stay in the know by allowing them to see how far away their bus is, catch the bus on time, and know how many stops they have before they reach their destination.

BusPlus Case Study

I created an e-commerce app store for a client and her D2C business. Cheryl Lee Creations wants to be a true small business without having to rely on Etsy to sell its artisanal goods, thereby cancelling out the corporate middle-man.

Cheryl Lee Creations

UX/UI Design

Research

Define the problem, understand the pain points, and analyze the market

Information Architecture

Create a content map with maximum usability using user flows, wireframes, and heuristics

Visual Design

Construct a brand identity, UI design systems, and pixel perfect mockups

Development

Test with users and iterate on design solutions based on results
Communicate with front-end developers and stakeholders to articulate design decisions

Collaboration

“Michelle is a real pleasure to work with and a talented designer. She has a great sense of identifying opportunities through uncovering problems experienced by users. I am impressed with Michelle’s work ethic and can-do attitude. I am confident that she can solve any problem she puts her mind to thanks to her determination. Michelle also has a good sense of how to communicate with stakeholders to explain how she arrived at certain solutions. I’m glad to have gotten to know Michelle and am excited to see her flourish and grow in her career!”

JOSH WELTY

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