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Leveraging Mental Models in UX Design
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Scott Benson
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
Moose Jaw, SK, Canada
Toptal member since March 14, 2018
Bio
Scott has over a decade of experience in UX/UI design and front-end development—working on everything from large-scale government and public sector sites to applications for startups and small businesses. He's also completed his user experience (UX) certification with Nielsen Norman Group and is a Google Analytics certified professional. Scott brings a strong background in strategy, research, design, and development to every project.
Portfolio
Mobile Advisors
Insurance Technology (Insurtech)Healthcare & InsuranceResponsive Web AppsResponsive Web Design (RWD)WordPressUX Design+ 5 more
Tangerine
Responsive UX DesignResponsive Web Design (RWD)Responsive UIWordPressWireframingBootstrap UI+ 4 more
Experience
- Photoshop CC - 12 years
- Information Architecture (IA) - 10 years
- UX Design - 10 years
- UI Design - 10 years
- User Testing - 5 years
- Axure RP Pro - 4 years
- Sketch - 2 years
- Principle - 1 year
Tools
- Principle
- Photoshop CC
- Axure RP Pro
- Sketch
Work Experience
President | UX/UI Designer
2013 - PRESENT
Benson IXD
- Conducted business development.
- Created the web and mobile concept and strategy, the information architecture (IA), user experience (UX), the user interface (UI), and interaction design (IxD) for various clients.
- Implemented custom development.
- Advised and strategized on Google Analytics strategy.
- Provided client training and support.
- Built up the entire design experience (strategy, information architecture (IA), user experience (UX), user interface (UI), and interaction design (IxD) for several clients: a public-facing large university website, a virtual reality simulation system for a national police museum, a show home finder tool for a high-end property developer, and for a large public library website with multiple large database integrations.
Technologies: WordPress, Axure, Sketch, Adobe Photoshop
Consultant
2022 - 2022
Turtle Design Inc
- Led growth and process consulting via collaborative work sessions.
- Analyzed the current processes, structures, and similar.
- Communicated and consulted with the founders of the company.
Technologies: Figma, Zoom
Product Design Manager
2021 - 2022
Theorem
- Managed designers across a multi-million dollar portfolio.
- Managed six senior and lead designers across several projects and supported their growth and development.
- Contributed to projects for prominent clients such as the First American and British Standards Institute.
Technologies: Figma, Microsoft, Zoom
Interactive Designer
2011 - 2013
Look Agency
- Managed the interactive department at a busy advertising agency. Duties included client consultations, interactive strategy, UX design, UI design, front-end development, testing, client training, support, maintenance, and billing.
- Built up the entire design experience (strategy, information architecture (IA), user experience (UX), user interface (UI), and interaction design (IxD) for several clients: a variety of government and public sector websites, including the provincial court system and a number of small business and private sector websites.
- Implemented workflow and best practices within the interactive department.
- Handled system and server maintenance and overall IT management.
Technologies: Shopify, Magento, Joomla, Adobe Photoshop
Lead Web Designer | Front-end Developer
2010 - 2011
iQmetrix Software Development
- Managed the eCommerce company division—serving wireless retail clients across North America.
- Designed and developed eCommerce websites built on a proprietary platform; served clients across North America.
- Worked on the front-end development team for an interactive retail kiosk-based retail system.
- Led user testing and research for the interactive retail system.
Technologies: eCommerce, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, GitHub, Adobe Photoshop
Audio Tester | Assistant Sound Designer
2005 - 2006
Electronic Arts
- Executed audio quality assurance testing on several game titles, including NHL 06, NBA Live 06, FIFA 06, and FIFA Manager 06.
- Implemented audio editing and sound design on the multi-platform game, NHL 06.
- Led quality-assurance testing for the multi-platform game, FIFA Manager 06.
Technologies: Avid Pro Tools, PlayStation, Xbox, Bug Analysis & Reporting, Wwise, PC
Other Experience
Education
2016 - 2016
Certification in Google AdWords
Google - Mountain View, CA, USA
2016 - 2016
Certification in Google Analytics
Google - Mountain View, CA, USA
2009 - 2010
Diploma in Web Technology
BCIT - Burnaby, Canada
2003 - 2004
Diploma in Sound for Visual Media
Vancouver Film School - Vancouver, Canada
2003 - 2004
Certified Expert in Pro Tools
Avid - Burlington, MA, USA
2000 - 2001
Diploma in Music Technology
Grant MacEwan College - Edmonton, Canada
Certifications
AUGUST 2017 - PRESENT
Google Analytics
AUGUST 2017 - PRESENT
UX Certification (Interaction Design Specialty)
Nielsen Norman Group
Skills
Tools
Adobe Experience Design (XD), Adobe Photoshop, Principle, InVision, Google Analytics, Photoshop CC, Axure RP Pro, Sketch, Adobe Illustrator, GitHub, Wwise, Avid Pro Tools, Adobe InDesign, Zoom
Languages
HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Platforms
Figma, WordPress, iOS, Joomla, Axure, Magento, Shopify, PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Google Ads, Microsoft
Industry Expertise
Automotive, Health, Insurance Technology (Insurtech), Insurance, Government, Restaurants & Dining, Media, Food & Beverage, Music, Healthcare & Insurance, Events
Other
Web Applications, Product Design, Digital Product Design, iOS UX Design, iOS App Design, iOS Design Trends, Website Redesign, eCommerce, eCommerce UX, eCommerce UI, eCommerce Web Design, eCommerce Platforms, Communication, Communication Design, Digital Communication, Motion Design, Mobile Prototypes, Interactive Prototypes, Animated Prototypes, Low-fidelity Prototypes, High-fidelity Prototypes, Skeleton Prototypes, Design, MVP Design, Interaction Design (IxD), User Research, Digital Strategy, Web Architecture, UX Prototyping, Web App Design, Wireframing, User Flows, Visual Design, WordPress Design, Front-end, Web UX Design, Web App UX, Web App UI, Web UI Design, Web Design Strategy, Information Architecture (IA), Strategy, UX Design, UI Design, App UX, App UI, Web UX, Web UI, IA Strategy, UX Strategy, Responsive UI, eCommerce Design, Mobile Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Web Design, User Experience (UX), Museums & Exhibits, Web Development, PSD to HTML, Sass, User Testing, Software, Bug Analysis & Reporting, UI Style Guides, Persona Design, Libraries, Online Searching, Responsive UX Design, Bootstrap UI, Mobile Web, Software Development, Residential Real Estate, SaaS, SaaS Design, Tourism, Software Design, Videos, Dashboard Design, Dashboards, Booking, User Interface (UI), Apps, Rebranding, Responsive Web Apps, Photography Direction, Photography Styling, Style Guides, Responsive Design, Progressive Web Applications (PWAs), Sales, Flowcharts, UX Flows, Checkout, UI Branding, Cars
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