Hello! I'm Neil.

Neil in Israel by the Dead Sea

About Me

I've dedicated the last 9 years of my career to working as a UX Designer, mentor, and constant learner. My most rewarding opportunity has been the last 3 years as the Lead UX Designer on the Visualization team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center - iEXCEL.

The iEXCEL team is a highly skilled and multidisciplinary group with expertise in medical anatomy, 3D animation and design, as well as advanced 3D programming and web design. Our creative team collaborates closely with faculty, who are medical subject matter experts, to ensure that the content is accurate and provides an optimal user experience across multiple platforms.

Working with the Global Center for Health Security, College of Orthopedics, College of Nursing, and the College of Physical therapy directly with Physicians and Subject Matter Experts to create new AR/VR, Mobile, and Desktop applications for students and patients on a global scale.

My primary passion and expertise lie in the Healthcare and Medical Device industries. Having immersed myself in the intricacies of designing user experiences for medical applications, I understand the critical nature of the Healthcare sector. It not only demands intuitive interfaces but also requires a profound comprehension of user needs, regulatory requirements, and the complete user journey.

Being based in Omaha, Nebraska, I've spent the last 3 years as the lead UX Designer at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Collaborating with healthcare institutions and multinational medical device companies presents exciting possibilities for impactful UX design work.

Certifications

Google Analytics, Cloudinary Fundamentals, Google Adsense Partner, Amazon Associates Partner.

Skills & Experiene

UX design, HCI, ADA/WCAG usability standards, product design, interaction design, prototyping, wire-framing, image optimization, design systems, vector graphics, photography and technical writing. User research, design thinking, user personas, cloudinary, A/B testing, Sketch, Figma, HTML5, React, CSS3, SEO, WordPress, Google Analytics. Proficient in Figma, Balsamiq, Adobe Creative Suite, Trello, Jira, and Git. Experience with digital advertising tools such as DoubleClick Bid Manager and Google Campaign Manager.

Latest Projects

3dpelvicfloor.com, unmc.edu/iexcel, shibainu.io, menschventures.com, wickfire.com, kayloryettofoundation.com, iexcelhub.com.

Design Skills

Audits
Brand strategy
UX Workshops

Effective communication and partnership with the client to comprehend their goals and identify user requirements is crucial for the success of a product. We actively engage with users, empathize with their needs, and consider the business objectives. By conducting UI/UX evaluations, user interviews, and product definition workshops, we can accurately define the scope and suggest the most suitable solutions to align with the company's vision.

Quantitative
Qualitative

User research is a vital aspect of UX design that helps to understand the needs, behaviors, and preferences of the target audience. This information is then used to inform the design decisions and improve the overall user experience. User research methods such as usability testing, surveys, and interviews provide valuable insights into how users interact with a product and their pain points. By conducting user research, we can identify any issues and opportunities for improvement, and make data-driven decisions to enhance the usability and satisfaction of the product.

Wireframes
Figma designs

We work closely with clients to understand their goals and gather feedback from users to identify pain points and areas for improvement. Through the use of design thinking and user-centered design, we create solutions that are tailored to the user's needs, while also aligning with the company's vision. Our goal is to create products that are intuitive, efficient, and visually pleasing to the user.

Audits
Brand strategy
UX Workshops

This platform allows developers and designers to build responsive websites without having to write code, making it a great option for creating visually stunning and user-friendly websites quickly. Our team of experts has the experience and knowledge to utilize Webflow's features to deliver fully responsive, visually appealing, and user-friendly websites that align with the company's vision.

Located in Omaha, Nebraska.

Education

  • 2010 - 2015

    BSBA, University of Nebraska-Omaha Mammel College of Business

Current Role

  • 2021 - Present

    Lead UX Designer, University of Nebraska Medical Center