About Kelsey

Let's do something fantastic together

I bring enthusiasm, skills, focus, thoughtfulness, diligence, and a sincere drive to delight your audience.

About Me

I have worked on multiple award-winning sites, balanced complex data with unique task flows for both nonprofits and Fortune 100 clients, and turned complicated research results into actionable insights. I'm an advocate for accessible design and audience-centered solutions, and enjoy the challenge of weaving the unique needs of each project into a seamless result. I am passionate about understanding the audience experience, and balancing those insights with any business needs.

I'm especially interested in the broader arenas of environmental and humanitarian innovation—especially adaptive technologies and prosthetic improvements. I have a passion for biomimicry: adapting nature's designs, perfected over eons (serious iteration!) into sustainable and effective solutions.

8

States

I've lived in, including on a small Minnesota farm, & in a big Oregon city.

I can connect.

20+

years

I've worked in Higher Ed, in small liberal arts colleges & in state schools.

I can empathize.

99.5%

of the time

I'm taking a class, reading, listening to podcasts, or exploring a new skill.

I can learn.

100%

ADAPTABLE

Such that I roll with the unexpected, switch gears with ease, and pivot cheerfully & thoughtfully.

7 and Counting

awards

I've earned (alone, and with my team!) for UX Design & Research work done in the last three years, including Webby Awards, Anthem Awards, and Rookie of the Year.

Education & Interests

Dual certificate in UI/UX Design from Springboard.

Graduate certificate in publishing from the University of Denver.

BA in Environmental Studies with a minor in English from Lewis & Clark College.

Always learning! Currently working on a certificate in UX Research in the Zero to UX Masterclass.

I'm interested in life, but primarily adaptive technologies and prosthetic improvements, biomimicry, kickboxing, playing piano, reading (obsessively), and sign language.

Education & Interests

Dual certificate in UI/UX Design from Springboard.

Graduate certificate in publishing from the University of Denver.

BA in Environmental Studies with a minor in English from Lewis & Clark College.

Always learning! Currently working on a certificate in UX Research in the Zero to UX Masterclass.

I'm interested in life, but primarily adaptive technologies and prosthetic improvements, biomimicry, kickboxing, playing piano, reading (obsessively), and sign language.

Education & Interests

Dual certificate in UI/UX Design from Springboard.

Graduate certificate in publishing from the University of Denver.

BA in Environmental Studies with a minor in English from Lewis & Clark College.

Always learning! Currently working on a certificate in UX Research in the Zero to UX Masterclass.

I'm interested in life, but primarily adaptive technologies and prosthetic improvements, biomimicry, kickboxing, playing piano, reading (obsessively), and sign language.

Contact

Let's work together.

Want to see how intuitive, delightful, streamlined, and thoughtful your next project can be?

Contact

Let's work together.

Want to see how intuitive, delightful, streamlined, and thoughtful your next project can be?

Contact

Let's work together.

Want to see how intuitive, delightful, streamlined, and thoughtful your next project can be?

© Made by Kelsey Wirtzfeld

© Made by Kelsey Wirtzfeld

© Made by Kelsey Wirtzfeld