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Danielle McDow-York
BDes, she/her
A designer focused on building a more sustainable and accessible future.
With backgrounds in psychology, philosophy, and fine art, I approach my work with an evolving lens—enabling me to zoom in on user needs while also scoping out to consider the systems we create. My work is unified by intrinsic values of curiosity, connection and circularity, which inspire my pursuit of a more sustainable and accessible future.
EDUCATION
Google UX Design
Coursera Professional Certificate
In Progress
Bachelor of Design (BDes)
MacEwan University
April 2024
High School Diploma
Victoria School of the Arts
June 2013
EXPERIENCE
Designer, Generalist
Freelance
Aug 2018 – Current
UX Research Assistant
Department of Fine Arts and Communications, MacEwan University
Apr 2024 – Oct 2024
Student Marker
Department of Fine Arts and Communications, MacEwan University
Feb 2024 – Apr 2024
Design Intern
Department of Human Services and Early Learning, MacEwan University
Apr 2023– Feb 2024
Web Designer
Refined World Inc.
Aug 2018 – Aug 2020
Team Supervisor
HMV/Sunrise Records
Apr 2014 – Sep 2018
SKILLS
Design Skills
Design Thinking
UX Design
Research Methods
Concept Development
Information Architecture
Design for Sustainability
Graphic Design
Professional Skills
Project Management
Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Organization
Teaching Others
Relationship Building
Critical Thinking
Customer Service
Continuous Learning
Technical Skills
InDesign
Illustrator
Adobe XD
Photoshop
Google Suite
Figma
Miro
VOLUNTEER & EXTRACIRICULAR
Workshop Co-Facilitator: AI's Impact on Design Ideas
UX Camp
May 2024
Presenter: UX & Sustainability
Student Research Day, MacEwan University
April 2024
Presenter: A Window Into Augmented Reality
Student Research Day, MacEwan University
April 2023
Workshop Co-Facilitator: ETS Service Prioritization
DESN445, MacEwan University
February 2023
Event Production Assistant
RAW Artists Canada
2022, 2023 & 2024
Exhibitting Visual Artist
RAW Artists Canada
2020, 2022 & 2024
PUBLICATIONS
Generative AI Tools and UX Design Education
The International Journal of Design Education
In Preparation
AI Personas
Pedagogical Inquiry and Practice
In Preparation
Designing for Spatial Cognition
Medium
February 2025
MEDIA FEATURES
Advice from the Class of 2024
MacEwan University, Campus Life News
August 2024
Meet the Class of 2024
MacEwan University, Campus Life News
June 2024
Student Research Day Highlights
MacEwan University, LinkedIn
April 2024
AWARDS
Jason Lang Scholarship
MacEwan University
2022
First Class Standing
MacEwan University
2021
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