Over a decade of design across startups, big tech, and enterprise - with the goal of making hard things feel simpler.
About me
As a product designer, I specialize in finding simplicity inside complex systems, having done it everywhere from Series A startups to enterprise tech.
I'm can take something complicated, like how an LLM works, and make it digestible for various audiences. Whether I’m adopting the mindset of a user or gathering alignment from stakeholders and leadership, I lean on empathy and strong communication as my guide.
My favourite way to learn is by doing - through courses, conversations and increasingly through AI tools. Feel free to ask me about my adventures with Windsurf and Figma Make.
Quotes from peers
Big kudos to Alison! I have begun to build new skills in Figma that will bring Canada's social posts to the next level thanks to her office hours.
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Alison is a go-to problem solver, willing to step outside her own workload to unblock the team when it matters most.
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Alison is a thoughtful and creative designer who has what it takes to thrive in today's workplace. She's authentic and empathetic, championing the inclusion of her colleagues in projects and meetings. She adapts quickly to changing project requirements and accepts feedback graciously. She's also extremely reliable, always producing work quickly and to deadline. I've learned a lot from working with Alison, and am excited to see where she goes next with her career!
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