What is

Huco Designs

anyway?

Digital-forward
Alberta-based

People have been stumbling over 'Juco' for a long time.

At 6 years old, I thought I'd save everyone the hassle by spelling it exactly as it sounds: huco

That became the time my parents and pre-school me landed in the principal’s office; and the official start of a life-long affair of making things simpler.

Now, it just happens to be online.

View work experience
(Among other things)

Digital excellence

/01

Tap into your digital potential to make a tangible impact that leaves a lasting impression.

Your brand
Your way

/02

Create engaging digital experiences that not only elevate your brand but also deeply connect with your audience.

A better experience is goood design.
A better experience is goood design.
The only conference you need
The only conference you need

Design with
heart

/03

Partner with a designer who genuinely listens to your challenges and aspirations, and helps you map out realistic options and deliver on them.

Collaboration
made simple

/04

Working alongside a designer who is approachable, straightforward, and maintains open and friendly communication from start to finish.

All about work experience.

Here's an overview of what I've been up to (professionally) in recent years.

Here, there, and moments ago.

Freelance Designer
2021 - Present
Huco Designs

I started Huco Designs when I noticed a gap between the non-profits/charities I worked with and the digital spaces they were trying to break into. Time and again, I met small businesses and community organizations who worked with contractors who overpromise, overcharge, and underdeliver.

From visual identities to web design, we make it simple for small businesses to establish their digital presence without the premium price tag.

Project Manager
2018 - 2022
Rural Development Network

I have a solid track record of writing successful grants and leading major projects for a national non-profit. I collaborated with 70+ community organizations, kept multi-year projects and budgets on track, and kept information within the communities we served.

Past projects include: laying the groundwork for a centralized policy database for VAW shelters, leading the largest provincial data collection effort on rural homelessness, and co-created an immersive exhibit on cannabis education for youth with youth.

UX Designer
2022 - 2024
Evans Hunt

I've collaborated closely with clients, and EH's internal teams (PM, creative, and dev) to understand key issues, create innovative solutions, build prototypes, and consistently deliver high-impact designs that make the users' journey a little bit easier.

UX Designer
2024 - Present
ATCO Digital

Leveraging experience to enhance user experiences across enterprise-level applications. Supporting legacy projects like ATCO ForSite and ATCO MyAccount to ensure streamlined interactions and improved usability. Main design tools used are: Figma, Webflow, and Flutter.

All about education.

Here is a list of things I know a few things about.

Cert. Introduction to Web Accessibility
2023
W3Cx

Disabilities can range from loss of vision or hearing, to temporary loss of mobility, like spraining an arm through an accident. This certificate helped me gain an understanding of the various areas to take into account (is it visible, operable, understandable, etc), and how affected groups navigate the web based on their needs.

B.A. Political Science
2013 - 2017
University of Alberta

I majored in Political Science and minored in Psychology. During my degree, I learned about government structures and how social policy informs and bleeds into all aspects of public life. Specifically, I explored the politics of the home, the unsung value of emotional labour, and the commodification of Filipino migrant workers in modern history.

Cert. User Experience Design
2021 - 2023
University of Toronto - School of Continuing Studies

Dove headfirst into a rigorous UX Design certificate. I worked though design-thinking principles and practices, learned to define audiences and prioritize their needs and calls-to-action, learned how to design screens that make sense for its intended audiences, and learned about usability testing and research methods.

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