I'm Hague Williams, a versatile artist, educator, and UX designer weaving creativity into user experiences. My educational canvas spans an MFA in Print Media from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, a Masters in Art Education K-12, and a diverse undergraduate journey in Fine Art and Multimedia. Each facet enriches my UX design:
The MFA fosters visual storytelling skills.
The MAT sharpens pedagogical approaches.
My varied undergraduate studies offer a multidisciplinary perspective.
As a dedicated educator, developing art curriculums and facilitating screen-printing ventures inform my UX designs; it's about structuring information and guiding user pathways. Recognition with grants and awards showcases my commitment to excellence, shaping a mindset of constant improvement in UX practices. My UX design marries artistic expertise with technology proficiency, blending aesthetics with seamless functionality. Join me on this journey as I merge pixels with purpose, crafting immersive digital narratives that embody artistry and clarity, ensuring every user's journey is delightful and purpose-driven.
Catwalk Institute, New York
The Catwalk Institute oversees the Catwalk Art Residency and Catslair, providing both short- and long-term retreats focused on exploring landscapes while aiming to establish a unique sanctuary for artistic endeavors and scholarly pursuits. My responsibilities encompass website management, creating tailored designs for projects, and offering counsel on public relations materials. The institute underwent a website overhaul to bolster its visual identity, user experience, and functionality. This included developing a contemporary brand identity and logo, simplifying the application process, organizing website content for seamless navigation, ensuring accessibility across devices, improving visual elements and content for effective storytelling, and incorporating user testing to refine and enhance the overall user experience.
Foothills Quilt Trails
The Foothills Quilt Trails site underwent a thorough makeover to modernize its brand, streamline quilt discovery, and enhance user interaction. The updates included a fresh logo honoring quilting traditions with a modern touch, a more straightforward quilt selection process through improved site navigation and mapping, and overall enhanced accessibility across devices. Continuous testing and refinements ensured a user-friendly experience, resulting in a revitalized brand, improved user interaction, and seamless website-quilt exploration.
