Modest UI
Holistic & Innovative UX
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Waltham, MA
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About Me

Driven by innate curiosity and a willingness to take risks, I blend pragmatism with innovation to deliver solutions that push boundaries and drive business and team success.

With over two decades in the service and design industries, I am passionate about crafting high-impact, intuitive, and efficient products and processes. My work empowers end users and colleagues, transforming complex challenges into streamlined, practical solutions.

  • UX Design
  • Design Systems
  • Spatial Product Design
  • Product Management
  • Leadership
  • Visual Design & Brand Identity

Reviews

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"Working with Julie has been an absolute pleasure and a career highlight. Her attention to detail for the UX process, from user research and testing, experience flow, and iteration, has allowed every product she is part of to exceed user expectations…"

Tejas Shroff
XR Engineer • absurd:joy
"I had a great pleasure of working with Julie and her team on an innovative tech project. Her strong PM skill coupled with deep technology acumen had made the project a huge success…"



Ruhe Hao
Senior Director L&D • GXO Logistics
"…While working on the same team, she made a great effort to keep all of us aligned and consolidated as a team. I value her constant feedback and contributions. She always had a good word for everyone, making our team a better workplace."

Fabrizzio Astorino
Senior UX Designer • Unsupervised
"Julie’s professionalism and expertise seem to come naturally. But those who have worked with Julie know she has earned her expertise through hard work and a tireless pursuit of User Experience design mastery…"


Matt Hoffman
PMP, Unity XR Development • Dizzy Magnolia
"…The lessons I learned under Julie's mentorship have left a lasting impact on my professional growth, as her guidance has not only shaped my approach to design, but also encouraged me to embrace continuous learning and the deepening of my own skills…"
Jenna Moffitt
UX Design Intern • XPO
"…Her ability to convey her user experience strategies and speak confidently about its value to the business is exceptional… Her outstanding leadership qualities, united with her passion for design and innovation, have played an integral part in the growth of XPO’s advancement in technology."
Stephen Knott
UX Manager • Dycom Industries Inc.
"She was able to take a nascent and somewhat chaotic project and give it enough structure to get it aimed, with the flexibility it needed to build within the cutting-edge technology supporting it, and all while investing solid UX research/ design and visual design into it at its core."
Angela Madsen
Information Architect
"If you need someone on your team that can understand complex UX problem and give the 110% to find the best solution for both the business and your users, then Julie is your go to person. She is a team player and always makes you feel supported. Working with her was a great experience."
Marianny Diaz
Senior UX Designer • Perficient
"I had the distinct pleasure of working with Julie as soon as I started at XPO. Her passion for the user is unparalleled and her designs were beyond my expectations. Whomever gets to work with her next needs to count themselves as extremely lucky."

Scott Di Benedetto
Manager, Product Management • XPO
"Beyond her technical expertise, Julie is also a fantastic leader. She’s someone who fosters collaboration, empowers her team members, and always provides thoughtful, constructive feedback. Her approach to leadership is both inclusive and inspiring—she knows how to challenge and support her colleagues in equal measure."
Skyler Javier
UX Designer • XPO
"Julie exhibits true teamwork skills and dedication towards understanding each facet of the business to enhance her approach of designing the best user experience… Julie goes above and beyond to help define requirements, execute ideas and bring those to fruition…"
Jessie Hamrock
Product Manager • XPO
"One of Julie’s standout qualities is her exceptional organizational skills. She adeptly managed a small team of four designers, ensuring our workflow was efficient and collaborative… Her open and friendly personality makes her a joy to work with, and she’s equally comfortable as a team leader or an individual contributor…"
Scott Ketterer
Senior UX Desiger
I've been working with Dwayne for one year now and he is the best digital designer I have ever worked with. He is always willing to pitch in where needed.
Robert Fox
Software Developer
Dwayne is the best digital designer I have ever met. He has a great eye for detail and a relentless drive to keep improving. He always values feedback.
Jacob Jones
Project Manager
I've never met anyone like Dwayne. I've been doing digital design for over 15 years and I really don't think there's anyone who does it better than he does.
Jenny Wilson
UI/UX Designer
Dwayne is the best designer I have seen in my 8 years of digital design. His eye for detail is unmatched and he can really see the power of fonts and spacing.
Cody Fisher
Software Developer
When it comes to designing a new website, Dwayne is the man! His sense for aesthetics and cutting-edge design is something that you just cannot find.
Kristin Watson
Computer Engineer
I've been doing digital work for over six years and I've seen a lot of designers come and go. Dwayne is without a doubt the best designer I have ever met.
Albert Flores
Network Technician
I've been working with Dwayne for one year now and he is the best digital designer I have ever worked with. He is always willing to pitch in where needed.
Robert Fox
Software Developer
Dwayne is the best digital designer I have ever met. He has a great eye for detail and a relentless drive to keep improving. He always values feedback.
Jacob Jones
Project Manager
I've never met anyone like Dwayne. I've been doing digital design for over 15 years and I really don't think there's anyone who does it better than he does.
Jenny Wilson
UI/UX Designer
Dwayne is the best designer I have seen in my 8 years of digital design. His eye for detail is unmatched and he can really see the power of fonts and spacing.
Cody Fisher
Software Developer
When it comes to designing a new website, Dwayne is the man! His sense for aesthetics and cutting-edge design is something that you just cannot find.
Kristin Watson
Computer Engineer
I've been doing digital work for over six years and I've seen a lot of designers come and go. Dwayne is without a doubt the best designer I have ever met.
Albert Flores
Network Technician