About Me

I started out with an Information Science degree, eager to design websites. But I followed another path first, I took an opportunity in the fashion industry, working with overseas factories, and ended up spending 15 years mastering development and production. I loved the fast-paced problem-solving and constant challenges, but after reaching a director-level role, the challenges faded.

That’s when I knew it was time for a change. I pivoted back to my original passion—web design—this time through the lens of user experience. Four years in, I couldn’t be happier. UX combines everything I love: creative problem-solving, simplifying complexity, and making products intuitive and effortless for users. It’s not just about design—it’s about creating experiences that truly work.

I’m always looking to learn something new and challenge myself. Growth and curiosity keep me moving forward. Currently, I am learning Procreate and furthering my skills in Webflow.

Fun details about me:
🖖🏻 Named after a Star Trek character
🎨 Street art, museums, and installations—love it all
🏟️ Huge fan of live sporting events (F1, baseball, soccer, etc)
🌎 Lived half my life in CA, half in NY
✈️ Always chasing the next adventure

Experience

My Design Journey

Open Source Medical Supplies
UX Designer / Webflow Development
Jan 2025 - Present
Luskin Orthopedic Institute for Children
UX Designer / Webflow Development
Sept 2023 – Nov 2024
RAND Corp. Center to Advance Racial Equity
via SPEC
Research Associate / UX Designer
Dec 2021 – Oct 2023
BuildJUSTLY
via SPEC
UX Researcher/Designer
Jan 2022 – Feb 2023
Data Umbrella
via SPEC
UX/UI Designer
Jan 2022 - Feb 2023
Testimonials

What Folks are Saying

Becca Kennedy
UX Strategist
“Ilia excels not only in visual storytelling but in empathetic problem solving. She brings natural  curiosity to collaboration, resulting in thoughtful designs that balance organizational goals with real user needs.”
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