More About Me
My Work Self
I’m Tierra Nelson, a Sr. UI/UX Designer with a dedicated history of creating strategic and meaningful user experiences. Driven by a passion for helping and impacting the community, I use my diverse skillset and fluid knowledge to design solutions that are accessible, inclusive, and sustainable.
My Real-Life Self
I’m all about supporting minority-owned businesses through freelance branding and photography projects, and volunteering as a UI/UX judge for student competitions. When I’m not designing, I’m a huge sci-fi buff, biking, or on a quest to find the ultimate plate or chilaquiles or a chimichanga while exploring new travel spots!
My Past Self
I had my first unpaid gig working for my grandparents’ cleaning business, and now know how to vacuum immaculate patterns into carpets. Before that, I spent time exploring my neighborhood by jumping through fences (yes, I got stuck once — scar to prove it!). Somehow, I always knew my way back home and never got lost in the wilderness.
My Future Self
I see myself as either a tree lady (horticulturist) with long white dreadlocks or a seasoned food critic, surrounded by talented peeps who just want to leave the world better than they found it. If I can do all that in a perfect 75˚F climate all year long, I’m golden.
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Skills Snapshot
UI/UX
Visual + Interaction Design
Art Direction
Design Systems
Wireframes, Mockups, Prototypes
Competitive Analysis
Accessibility
Selected Clients
Cartel Coffee
Learning Care Group
Planters Peanuts (Kraft)
Disney
Banner Health
Best Western
CiCi’s Pizza
Harkins Theaters
Tech Data
Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee
+ more
Community
Adobe Creative Jam
Arizona Humane Society
Playworks
JDRF
AIGA
PHXDW
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Junior League
Awards + Press
Open to feedback but rarely want recognition and never want fame.