Designer &
Frontend Developer

I am a designer and frontend developer with a background that blends qualitative UX research, systems thinking, and an iterative approach to design and development.

Featured work
Nimbus
Visualizing large eddy simulation data from the Caribbean
NASA JPL + Climate Modeling Alliance (CLiMA), Caltech
Designer
Developer
Factory Systems
Building innovative software tools for EV manufacturing
Rivian Automotive
Designer
Developer
On Beauty
Building community through sharing our rituals
California College of the Arts
Developer
Shadow Stalker
Privacy & identity in the age of digital surveillance
Lynn Hershman Leeson
Designer
Developer
About
Hi, I'm Rachel.
I have over eight years of professional experience working in both applied and conceptual contexts, spanning formats including interactive web experiences, data visualization tools, and media art installations. 


I often take on hybrid roles within multidisciplinary teams where I am tasked with navigating complex domains, working on open-ended design problems, and building creative, engaging solutions. 



As a designer and developer, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to work on diverse projects across a number of domains, including: automotive manufacturing, commercial travel, e-commerce, biotech, climate science, deep ocean research, space mission planning, civic tech, media art, and digital arts conservation.
Some places I've worked for:
Rivian
Senior UI/UX &
Frontend Engineer
SF MOMA
Creative Technologist
(Contract)
CalTech
UI Designer & Developer
Intel
Creative Technologist
(Contract)
PARC
Fullstack Engineer
Services
UI + UX Design
Product design (web apps)
Web design (landing pages, static websites, CMS)
Low to high fidelity mockups
Design evaluation + UX audits
Interactive prototypes
Persona development
Information architecture
Design research
User interviews
User Testing
User journeys + flows
Concept validation
Development
HTML
CSS (SCSS, SASS, CSS Modules)
Javascript (Typescript, React, Node)
Proof-of-concept / MVP development
Static websites (Webflow, Wordpress)
Responsive, mobile-friendly interfaces
Looking for something else?
Feel free to contact me – I’m happy to connect you with talented folks who can get the job done.
Get in touch

Get in touch

Whether you’re an established company, a non-profit organization, an early stage startup, a small business, or running things independently, I can help!



Send me a message and let’s chat about your specific needs.

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