Alexandra Palczewski
About Alexandra Palczewski
Alexandra Palczewski is a UX Designer with a strong background in digital media and communication. She has experience in enhancing user interfaces and creating illustrations, while also pursuing hobbies like skateboarding and abstract painting.
Work at Descartes Systems Group
Alexandra Palczewski currently works at Descartes Systems Group as a UX Designer. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to various projects that enhance user experience. Previously, she worked as a UI/UX Designer at the same company for four months in 2019. Her role involves applying design principles to improve software interfaces and user interactions.
Education and Expertise
Alexandra Palczewski studied at the University of Waterloo, where she earned a Master's degree in Digital Media from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she completed an Honours Bachelor degree in Rhetoric, Media, and Professional Communication from 2014 to 2019. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in design principles and communication strategies.
Background
Before her role at Descartes Systems Group, Alexandra worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Waterloo for eight months in 2018 to 2019. This experience allowed her to develop skills in mentorship and academic support, further enhancing her communication abilities.
Achievements in Design
In her professional capacity, Alexandra has developed a button hierarchy and redesigned navigation bars to enhance user flow in applications. She has also applied knowledge of color theory to redesign software UI for color-blind accessibility and compliance with WCAG standards. Additionally, she collaborated with quantum researchers to create public-facing illustrations and graphic presentations for funding proposals.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Outside of her professional work, Alexandra Palczewski engages in personal hobbies such as practicing skateboard tricks and creating large abstract paintings. She also participates in digital illustration and concept creation for video games, showcasing her diverse creative skills.