"Design is intelligence made visible."
- Alina Wheeler
"Design is intelligence made visible."
- Alina Wheeler
"Design is intelligence made visible."
- Alina Wheeler
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Creative thinking
Creativity is learnable. Students will learn to use brainstorming, rapid prototyping, intentional questioning, and more to build their creative muscles.
Just like any muscle, creative thinking can be exercised, honed, and practiced. Students won’t have to wait for inspiration or creativity. They’ll know how and where to find inspiration.
Creative thinking
Creativity is learnable. Students will learn to use brainstorming, rapid prototyping, intentional questioning, and more to build their creative muscles.
Just like any muscle, creative thinking can be exercised, honed, and practiced. Students won’t have to wait for inspiration or creativity. They’ll know how and where to find inspiration.
Design Techniques
Design is a part of everyday life. Students learn to recognize design elements in the real world (aka marketing, business, and product development).
Students learn how to notice and build good designs. Students learn design techniques through a variety of tools, such as web/app design, user experience, marketing, and more.
Design Techniques
Design is a part of everyday life. Students learn to recognize design elements in the real world (aka marketing, business, and product development).
Students learn how to notice and build good designs. Students learn design techniques through a variety of tools, such as web/app design, user experience, marketing, and more.
Group Dynamics
Engaging in collaborative projects and group discussions, students develop strong interpersonal skills and teamwork. Students learn to understand themselves and others better.
Group Dynamics
Engaging in collaborative projects and group discussions, students develop strong interpersonal skills and teamwork. Students learn to understand themselves and others better.
Problem Solving
Problem solving is a skill that can be learned, refined, and ready to call whenever needed. Students learn how to break down problems into actionable steps.
Problem Solving
Problem solving is a skill that can be learned, refined, and ready to call whenever needed. Students learn how to break down problems into actionable steps.
Professional Development
Throughout the course, students develop career readiness with exercises such as: email and phone etiquette, how to receive negative and positive feedback, how to network, etc. Along with these skills, students compile their work in a professional online portfolio.
Professional Development
Throughout the course, students develop career readiness with exercises such as: email and phone etiquette, how to receive negative and positive feedback, how to network, etc. Along with these skills, students compile their work in a professional online portfolio.
Digital Design Course Description
About
UX/UI Designer
Helpfully
Building accessible tech. "Technology should empower people, not intimidate them."
UX/UI Designer
Helpfully
Building accessible tech. "Technology should empower people, not intimidate them."
UX/UI Designer
Helpfully
Building accessible tech. "Technology should empower people, not intimidate them."
Teaching
Group Facilitator at Berry College
You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.
Teaching
Group Facilitator at Berry College
You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.
Teaching
Group Facilitator at Berry College
You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.
Project Manager
Tarkenton
Turning the daunting into the doable.
Project Manager
Tarkenton
Turning the daunting into the doable.
Project Manager
Tarkenton
Turning the daunting into the doable.
ABOUT KATY FELKER
Katy's favorite design quote:
"Every great design begins with an even better story."
Lorinda Mamo, designer
Katy's favorite Bible verse:
Ephesians 2:10
"For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago."
Katy's favorite poem:
Ozymandias
by Percy Bysshe Shelley
RESUME
Relevant Experience
Nov 2022 - Present
UX/UI Designer & Researcher
Helpfully
Designed intuitive UX/UI products and experiences, incorporating user and stakeholder feedback.
Nov 2022 - Present
UX/UI Designer & Researcher
Helpfully
Designed intuitive UX/UI products and experiences, incorporating user and stakeholder feedback.
Nov 2022 - Present
UX/UI Designer & Researcher
Helpfully
Designed intuitive UX/UI products and experiences, incorporating user and stakeholder feedback.
Nov 2021 - Present
Project Manager
Helpfully
Created project schedules, organized team meetings, and made sure projects were completed on time and under budget.
Nov 2021 - Present
Project Manager
Helpfully
Created project schedules, organized team meetings, and made sure projects were completed on time and under budget.
Nov 2021 - Present
Project Manager
Helpfully
Created project schedules, organized team meetings, and made sure projects were completed on time and under budget.
Aug 2015 - May 2019
Large Group Facilitator
Berry College Outdoor Leadership
Led groups of 20-100 participants through challenge ropes courses, debriefs, and group bonding exercises.
Aug 2015 - May 2019
Large Group Facilitator
Berry College Outdoor Leadership
Led groups of 20-100 participants through challenge ropes courses, debriefs, and group bonding exercises.
Aug 2015 - May 2019
Large Group Facilitator
Berry College Outdoor Leadership
Led groups of 20-100 participants through challenge ropes courses, debriefs, and group bonding exercises.
May 2018 - Aug 2018
ID Technology Camp Counselor
iD Tech | Camps and Academics
Taught elementary students MineCraft game play. Guided high students students through the process of video story telling, editing, and production for Youtube.
May 2018 - Aug 2018
ID Technology Camp Counselor
iD Tech | Camps and Academics
Taught elementary students MineCraft game play. Guided high students students through the process of video story telling, editing, and production for Youtube.
May 2018 - Aug 2018
ID Technology Camp Counselor
iD Tech | Camps and Academics
Taught elementary students MineCraft game play. Guided high students students through the process of video story telling, editing, and production for Youtube.
Additional Experience
Nov 2021 - Feb 2023
Social Media Marketing
Tarkenton
Collaborated with company's marketing department to create social media strategy, create content, and analyze metrics.
Nov 2021 - Feb 2023
Social Media Marketing
Tarkenton
Collaborated with company's marketing department to create social media strategy, create content, and analyze metrics.
Nov 2021 - Feb 2023
Social Media Marketing
Tarkenton
Collaborated with company's marketing department to create social media strategy, create content, and analyze metrics.
Jan 2017 - May 2017
Study Abroad
Florence, Italy
Living with a host family and studying graphic design in Florence was one of the best experiences of my time in college.
Jan 2017 - May 2017
Study Abroad
Florence, Italy
Living with a host family and studying graphic design in Florence was one of the best experiences of my time in college.
Jan 2017 - May 2017
Study Abroad
Florence, Italy
Living with a host family and studying graphic design in Florence was one of the best experiences of my time in college.
Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
Graphic Designer
Sewell Printing Company
Managed the digital printing department as well as created and edited graphics.
Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
Graphic Designer
Sewell Printing Company
Managed the digital printing department as well as created and edited graphics.
Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
Graphic Designer
Sewell Printing Company
Managed the digital printing department as well as created and edited graphics.
May 2019 - Sep 2019
Guest Services
Laramie River Ranch Colorado
Directly after college, worked on a dude ranch in Colorado in guest services and house keeping. developed self-reliance and independence as well as formed life long friendships.
May 2019 - Sep 2019
Guest Services
Laramie River Ranch Colorado
Directly after college, worked on a dude ranch in Colorado in guest services and house keeping. developed self-reliance and independence as well as formed life long friendships.
May 2019 - Sep 2019
Guest Services
Laramie River Ranch Colorado
Directly after college, worked on a dude ranch in Colorado in guest services and house keeping. developed self-reliance and independence as well as formed life long friendships.
Mar 2017 - Sep 2017
Head of Staff
Camp Westminster
Mentored 15 junior counselors to engage with the campers and operate fun and safe camp activities.
Mar 2017 - Sep 2017
Head of Staff
Camp Westminster
Mentored 15 junior counselors to engage with the campers and operate fun and safe camp activities.
Mar 2017 - Sep 2017
Head of Staff
Camp Westminster
Mentored 15 junior counselors to engage with the campers and operate fun and safe camp activities.
Aug 2018 - May 2019
First Year Mentor
Berry College
Mentored 20 freshman students as well as designed and taught weekly lessons.
Aug 2018 - May 2019
First Year Mentor
Berry College
Mentored 20 freshman students as well as designed and taught weekly lessons.
Aug 2018 - May 2019
First Year Mentor
Berry College
Mentored 20 freshman students as well as designed and taught weekly lessons.
Aug 2017 - May 2019
Young Life Leader
Young Life | Rome, GA
Mentored high school students, led talks and Bible studies, and built meaningful friendships.
Aug 2017 - May 2019
Young Life Leader
Young Life | Rome, GA
Mentored high school students, led talks and Bible studies, and built meaningful friendships.
Aug 2017 - May 2019
Young Life Leader
Young Life | Rome, GA
Mentored high school students, led talks and Bible studies, and built meaningful friendships.
Sep 2018 - May 2019
Autoshop Mechanic
Berry College
Inspected, serviced, and repaired basic issues on Berry College vehicles.
Sep 2018 - May 2019
Autoshop Mechanic
Berry College
Inspected, serviced, and repaired basic issues on Berry College vehicles.
Sep 2018 - May 2019
Autoshop Mechanic
Berry College
Inspected, serviced, and repaired basic issues on Berry College vehicles.
Oct 2020 - Mar 2021
Trader Joe's Associate
Trader Joe's | Buckhead, GA
Stocked shelves, ran the cash register, and tracked inventory.
Oct 2020 - Mar 2021
Trader Joe's Associate
Trader Joe's | Buckhead, GA
Stocked shelves, ran the cash register, and tracked inventory.
Oct 2020 - Mar 2021
Trader Joe's Associate
Trader Joe's | Buckhead, GA
Stocked shelves, ran the cash register, and tracked inventory.
(LET'S CONNECT)
Would you like to meet up and talk about this class? Contact Katy at felkerhw@gmail.com.
We can meet for a walk or for coffee/tea at a location that works for us both!
© 2024 by
(LET'S CONNECT)
Would you like to meet up and talk about this class? Contact Katy at felkerhw@gmail.com.
We can meet for a walk or for coffee/tea at a location that works for us both!
© 2024 by
(LET'S CONNECT)
Would you like to meet up and talk about this class? Contact Katy at felkerhw@gmail.com.
We can meet for a walk or for coffee/tea at a location that works for us both!
© 2024 by