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Vanessa White

Designer & Creative Strategist Elevating Brands Through UX, Web, & Visual Storytelling

I design intuitive, high-impact digital experiences that blend strategy, creativity, and user-centered thinking. With a strong foundation in visual storytelling and problem-solving, I craft seamless, engaging solutions that drive business growth, enhance user interactions, and create meaningful connections between brands and their audiences. Whether refining complex workflows or designing from the ground up, my approach ensures scalability, clarity, and impact.

  • I taught elementary art to 500+ kids weekly for nearly six years, honing my ability to generate solutions quickly, identify opportunities to pivot, and craft blueprints for various scenarios.
 
  • My creative background in visual art allows me to process information differently, envision the end solution, and uniquely visualize outcomes.
 
  • I take pride in building relationships and asking the right questions that lead to successful product outcomes. Clients often express gratitude for my ability to clearly understand their vision and execute it beyond expectations.
 
  • I enjoy collaborating with small businesses, helping them establish a strong and engaging digital presence, while also bringing my experience working with large enterprises to develop scalable, user-centered solutions. This balance allows me to adapt to different project needs, whether it’s crafting an intimate brand identity or refining complex enterprise workflows.
  • Creative Problem-Solving: With six years of experience teaching 500+ elementary art students weekly, I mastered the ability to adapt, pivot, and develop solutions quickly—a skill that translates seamlessly into UX design.
 
  • Visual-First Thinking: My background in visual arts allows me to process information differently, envision end solutions early, and bring ideas to life in unique ways.
 
  • Strategic Collaboration: I take pride in building strong relationships and asking the right questions to unlock key insights. Clients consistently appreciate my ability to translate their vision into outcomes that exceed expectations.
 
  • Versatility Across Industries: I thrive in both small business and enterprise environments, balancing creative storytelling for startups with scalable, user-centered design solutions for large organizations.

Clients & Partners

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Honda Logo
IBM Logo
Johnson & Johnson
StateFarm

Community Involvement

Being part of the UX community in Dallas has been one of the most fulfilling aspects of my design journey. Over the years, I’ve grown alongside fellow professionals, built meaningful connections, and actively contributed to community networking events. Through mentoring, I’ve had the privilege of guiding aspiring designers in refining their portfolios and gaining confidence, just as my mentors once did for me!

 
 
UX Meetup
Meetup at Improving
M3+ Mutual Mentoring
Meetup at Improving
AIGA Dallas Ft Worth
Meetup at Dialexa

Client & Team Reflections

Vanessa took ownership of the design system, establishing typography hierarchy, color styles, and logo lock-ups while also designing client-branded slide decks. Her proactivity saved us countless hours down the line as we used her components across nearly every deliverable. She also led the interactive service blueprint, translating complex frameworks into a seamless, user-friendly prototype.

Senior Designer

IBM

Vanessa was forced into a precarious situation, quickly switching from home charging to public charging with a new team. Despite the challenge, she approached it with positivity and eagerness to jump in. Her ability to adapt, take ownership, and collaborate made a significant impact on our engagement.

Senior design lead

IBM

Vanessa’s high-quality work, particularly in competitive research, was called out by the client as “top-notch”. Her efficiency in note-taking and digitizing workshop outputs, along with her self-starter attitude, greatly enhanced our team’s productivity. Her genuine interest in client pain points and willingness to take on broader roles made her invaluable to our engagement.

Client partner

IBM

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