Hi! I'm

AJ.

I am a Product Designer based out of Chicago.

I currently work at Cohesion

Its a me! AJ

Work.

Enterprise Saas

Engagement Blocks

A redesign for a major feature of an enterprise mentoring software.

Phone Screen showing the layout of ER Check App.
IOS Mobile App

ErCheck

Case study that dive deep into the full design process for an app to connect people to the quickest hospital, get real time info for emergency situations.

Phone Screen showing the layout of ER Check App.
Landing Page

DonorTrail

A landing page for a Non-profit application that focused on bring in new "Partners" through focusing on the important features.

Phone Screen showing the layout of ER Check App.
IOS App

Focused Transit

IOS app that explores cutting out the noise of the transit system

Outline image of the Home ScreenPhone Screen showing the layout of ER Check App.

Some Current Work.

These projects are currently in the works but reach out and I can share more.

Division 32 Website

Consultant Website

Construction Website

About.

My story.

I started my design journey in 2008 in Fort Collins, Colorado, where I graduated from Colorado State University in Landscape Architecture. After college, I booked a one-way ticket to Chicago and swapped mountains for skyscrapers. Spending the next 8 years working with some fantastic designers between two offices at Hoerr Schaudt and Wolff Landscape Architects. There, I learned a lot about crafting and envisioning usable spaces and experiences in the real world.

For a couple of years at this point, I had been debating getting into software engineering. I taught myself the easy languages to play with on the weekends and enjoyed creating personal websites and games.

It was only then that I learned about UX and realized that I could merge my past architectural design experience with digital experiences. The focus on User-Centered Design is a vital part of architecture. From here, I decided to bolster my skill with an intensive UX/UI apprenticeship at Thinkful.

I am currently working at cohesion.

How I design.

Explore.

I am a curious person that asks "why" and "why not" to everything. My experience has taught me that the best ideas come from trying new things.

Simplify.

I like clean, bold designs and often find the most simple solutions are the most elegant.

Collaborate.

The best solutions don't come from a vacuum. Collaboration and understanding are vital, and everyone can and should contribute.

contact.

Say Hi!

Think I might be able to help you? I am always open to talking about Ideas and projects no matter what stage they are in. Contact me with your preferred form of contact, Email, Phone, Text, or the Email form.

hottman.aj@gmail.com
312.838.1214
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