Hello, I am Aidan McNeely👋

I’m a User Experience Design major at William Peace University, complemented by a minor in Communications. I’m dedicated to developing thoughtful, user-centered digital experiences. Over the past several years, I have acquired practical experience in UX design, UI design, user research, and web development through academic projects and collaborative endeavors. My skill set includes defining research objectives, conducting user interviews, developing personas, ideating solutions, and creating both low and high-fidelity prototypes using Figma. I prioritize key UI principles such as information architecture, typography, color variables, and design systems, and I consider peer feedback to be a crucial aspect of the design process.

In addition to my academic pursuits, I have over eight years of freelance graphic design experience. This background helps inform my visual design skills and attention to detail. My portfolio includes a diverse range of projects, from hand-drawn and digitized logos to motion graphics, and video editing utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.

Beyond design, I am a committed student-athlete competing in NCAA Division III men's lacrosse at William Peace University. I’m also a devoted Christian, actively involved in my church community in Raleigh, NC. In my leisure time, I engage in sports, weightlifting, fishing, and hunting. Additionally, I enjoy watching anime and reading manga when I am not involved in these activities.