Utilizing Creativity to Solve Problems
Hey there! I am a designer, visual storyteller, and creative problem-solver based in Columbus, Ohio. I help businesses and nonprofits build genuine connections with their users by creating empowering experiences and telling honest & compelling stories.
Areas of Expertise
Empathy is not always enough. When designers take on the role of facilitators and invite users into the process, the final solution becomes more effective & sustainable.
People are fun, yet complex puzzles. Design research is an amazing tool to discovering patterns and understanding a user’s behaviors, needs, and inner motivations.
Collaborative Design
User Research
Good design is not subjective art. It’s the practical, left-brain approach of organizing complex ideas or information into simple & digestible ways for people to understand. This is what makes a layout, brand, or user-interface successful.
Visual Design
Visual Storytelling
Information can be boring. Animation and storytelling can powerfully communicate in a way that deeply resonates with people, moving them from passive observers to active participants.
Hi, my name is Tira.
With a BSD in Visual Communication Design from The Ohio State University, my focus as a designer is in user experience, visual design, and animation.