Julie Pedtke
About Julie Pedtke
Title: Principal Design Researcher
Julie Pedtke currently holds the position of Principal Design Researcher. In this role, Julie applies her in-depth knowledge of design research to various projects, particularly focusing on human-centered design and research methodologies. Her work emphasizes usability and accessibility, ensuring that digital tools and applications meet the needs of their users through thorough research and testing.
Human-Centered Design and Research Methodologies
Julie Pedtke possesses significant experience in human-centered design and research methodologies. Her expertise involves conducting comprehensive research to understand user needs and preferences. By participating in extensive research sessions and engaging in iterative design processes, Julie ensures that projects are user-focused and are continuously refined based on feedback and content audits.
Medicaid Data Collection Project
Julie Pedtke played a critical role in a project aimed at modernizing Medicaid data collection applications for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. She participated in 40 primary research sessions with participants from 18 states, gathering valuable data to inform the project's direction. Julie collaborated closely with state health administrators and subject-matter experts to enhance data reporting systems, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
Usability and Accessibility Testing
Julie Pedtke is actively involved in usability testing and accessibility testing for digital tools. Through these activities, she evaluates how well these tools serve their intended users and identifies areas for improvement. Her work ensures that digital applications are both user-friendly and accessible to a wide range of users, adhering to best practices and standards.
Tools and Technologies Utilized
Julie Pedtke employs a wide array of tools and technologies in her work. Her toolkit includes Figma, Dovetail, Mural, Google Suite, Zoom, Calendly, Airtable, Jira, Confluence, Monday.com, Adobe Acrobat, Github, and LaunchDarkly. These tools facilitate various aspects of her design and research processes, from prototyping and collaboration to project management and version control.