Purpose- Led Design, Systematically Driven

With a background in Political Science and a Master’s in UX Design, I look beyond the interface to the infrastructure that powers it. For a long time, I thought my path to "making complex things simple" was through the legal field as an lawyer. I wanted to help people navigate the rigid, often confusing logic of institutional systems. However in 2019, I was introduced to the world of UX Design. I realized that instead of just helping people interpret broken systems, I could actually build better ones.

Today, my approach is rooted in the belief that the most powerful technology should also be the easiest to navigate. I don’t just design screens; I build intuitive digital systems that bridge the gap between technical complexity and human needs. I’m driven by the challenge of turning chaos into clarity, ensuring every interaction feels as functional as it is refined.

Ronika Stewart-A woman with glasses smiling against a green background.

Background

Education

  • 2024 | M.S. UX Design | Maryland Institute and College of Art

  • 2021 | UX Design Certification | Reskill Americans Bootcamp

  • 2016 | B.A. Political Science | Xavier University of Louisiana

Experience Highlights

Systems Operations & Logic (2017–2025)

  • Managed complex stakeholder ecosystems and navigated institutional workflows, developing a deep understanding of how organizational policy shapes user behavior.

Strategic Problem Solving

  • Synthesized high-level requirements into actionable processes, bridging the gap between technical constraints and human needs in professional service environments.

Cross-Functional Diplomacy

  • Collaborated across departments to streamline internal systems, ensuring clarity and efficiency in high-stakes, logic-heavy industries.

RESUMES

Design Toolkit

Design:

Interaction Design

Prototyping

User Centered Design

Information Architecture

Strategy:

User Research

Systems Thinking

Product Strategy

Usability Validation

Collaboration:

User Advocacy

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Tools:

Figma

Figjam

Zoom

Notion

ChatGPT

Google Docs

Agile Workflow

Beyond the Screen

Outside of Figma, you’ll likely find me in a dance studio or lost in a book. Dance is truly my passion and I love to make up routines or expressing myself through the art-form. Reading also helps me stay grounded and curious about the world around me! I love to read history books or anything that has a historical tone to it.

Currently reading: Katabasis by R.F. Kuang