Hi, I’m Brand’ee — a UX designer with over 11 years of design experience and a background in visual communication. I specialize in transforming ambiguous problems into intuitive, impactful, user-centered solutions.

I’m a UX Designer, problem solver, and storyteller who thrives at the intersection of strategy and empathy. With a decade of experience spanning visual design, creative management, and UX, I translate business goals into thoughtful, scalable solutions that move stories—and people—into action.

Before SolarWinds, I led design as a Creative Manager at Goodwill Central Texas, supporting community-driven campaigns across 35+ retail locations, and served as an Art Director at Dell, creating global event assets and high-visibility marketing experiences. Those chapters shaped how I think about brand consistency, collaboration, and the power of design at scale.

At SolarWinds, I help shape experiences that simplify complex journeys and bring clarity to how users connect with support, partners, and community. My approach blends systems thinking with foresight—spotting opportunities and gaps early to align teams and build solutions that last.

Beyond design, I’m exploring how AI can improve everyday life—both for users and creators—by making tools smarter, more intuitive, and more accessible. Always learning, always iterating, I believe design’s greatest impact comes from its ability to make life just a little easier to navigate.

When I’m not designing, you’ll find me at a concert, gaming, or perfecting my two-step.

My Superpowers

Structure

Whether it’s creating a comprehensive documentation database for components or bringing clear goals to ambiguous problems, I love finding ways to make life easier — not just for users, but for my team too.

Speed

My nonprofit background trained me to thrive under pressure and tight deadlines. From whipping up leadership decks in an hour to building news stories and organizing graduations, I deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.

Resourcefulness

Nothing is impossible; it might just take a few extra steps. I’ve learned to work creatively within constraints — whether it’s time, budget, or assets — and still deliver results that satisfy customers.

Foresight

As a proud card-carrying member of the overthinkers club, I anticipate edge cases, spot potential blockers early, and design with future growth in mind. This often leads to plenty of “Oh, good point!” and “I didn’t think about that!” moments.

“The role of the designer is that of a very good, thoughtful host, anticipating the needs of their guests.”

— Charles Eames

My design philosophy

I approach design with empathy, strategy, and iteration — every project starts with really listening and ends with learning something new. I’m not just designing for usability; I’m designing for understanding, trust, and meaningful impact. Design, to me, is about empowering people — helping them feel seen, supported, and confident in what they’re trying to do.

That means balancing big-picture systems thinking with the art of storytelling, and scaling clarity without losing that human connection. I’m also genuinely curious about how emerging tools like AI and generative design can spark creativity, speed up collaboration, and make human-centered design easier for teams of all sizes.

I like to bring structure and strategy to the table, but I stay flexible when real-world insights throw a curveball. It’s all about curiosity over ego — asking why before jumping to what. At my core, I’m driven by curiosity and clarity, always exploring how thoughtful design and new technology can build more inclusive, intuitive, and trustworthy experiences.