Lexus Avila
About Lexus Avila
Lexus Avila is a Product Designer with a focus on translating user feedback into actionable tasks that align with business goals. Currently employed at Litera, Avila has a diverse background in user experience design and research, having worked with various organizations including NASA JPL and Cooper Hewitt.
Work at Litera
Lexus Avila has been employed at Litera as a Product Designer since 2021. In this role, Avila focuses on translating user feedback into actionable tasks that align with business goals. This position emphasizes the importance of user-centered design and the integration of user insights into product development.
Previous Experience in UX Design
Before joining Litera, Lexus Avila held several positions in the field of UX design. Avila worked at Reciprocate Studio as a UX Designer for two months in 2021. Prior to that, Avila served as a User Experience Researcher for one month at New York University and NASA JPL in 2016. Other notable roles include UX Design Intern at MediVis, Inc. for six months in 2017, and UX Designer at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum for one month in the same year.
Education and Expertise
Lexus Avila earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from New York University, completing the program from 2013 to 2017. This educational background informs Avila's approach to design, particularly in understanding how perception influences user behavior. Avila combines expertise in user research, information architecture, visual design, and interaction design to create effective user experiences.
Focus on Sustainability and Inclusivity
Lexus Avila is committed to designing experiences that promote sustainability and inclusivity. This focus reflects a growing trend in the design community, where creating accessible and environmentally friendly solutions is increasingly prioritized. Avila's work aims to address these critical issues within the user experience design landscape.
Research and Development Experience
In addition to design roles, Lexus Avila has experience in research. Avila worked as an Undergraduate Researcher in the Neuroscience Department at NYU Langone Medical Center from 2014 to 2015 for ten months. This role contributed to Avila's understanding of user needs and behaviors, enhancing the ability to create user-centered designs.