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In early 2017, UX design wasn’t the buzzword it is today. I had a creative background, a curiosity about how digital products worked, and a desire to build things people actually used.
HOW Design Found Me
At the time, I was exploring different schools to become a developer. I’d learned front-end development in high school and studied computer science at ITT Technical Institute for a year, so programming felt like the next logical step. Then I came across DevMountain.After my first interview, one of the counselors mentioned that I might actually be a better fit for their new UX program. UX? I had no idea what that even meant. I was confident in code, but design felt like a mystery.
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The Challenge
My counselor, Emily, saw something in me and encouraged me to give UX a try, giving me a simple assignment: pick something you love and make an app that shares its social aspects. No wireframes, no templates, no rules—just creativity—and I ran with it.
My Design Approach
My first idea was an app for musicians — a space for fun songwriting sessions, jam circles, and creative collaborations. A place where artists could share what they’ve written, get help on lyrics, or invite others to add a new layer to their songs. I called it The Hive.
I had three main goals for The Hive — though I didn’t know the term MVP yet.
Artist Profiles: Every musician would have a simple page showcasing their music and bio.
Events: Users could create and join workshops, jam sessions, or songwriting meetups.
Collaborations: A way to share short clips or videos where others could build on your idea — adding a new instrument, a harmony, or even finishing the song together.
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Takeaway
Creating a modern website isn’t just about visuals; it’s about solving real problems. By combining design thinking with Webflow’s flexibility, you can launch websites that are beautiful, fast, and conversion-focused.
Let’s review your Product together, uncover growth opportunities, and plan improvements—whether you work with me or not.
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