Eric Adkison

Hi there! I'm Eric, a passionate designer specializing in UX Design, UI Design and Graphic Design. With a focus on creating impactful and intuitive designs, I thrive on turning ideas into visually compelling and user-friendly experiences. Explore my portfolio to see how I blend creativity, strategy, and technical skills to bring projects to life. Let’s create something extraordinary together!

About Me

As a driven designer, I thrive on creating innovative solutions and driving results. With a background in digital experience design, I bring a variety of technical skills and strategic thinking to every project I undertake. My ability to adapt and continuously learn has allowed me to succeed in diverse environments and tackle complex challenges head-on.

I am particularly focused on UX and UI designing as I enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver meaningful outcomes. Whether it’s optimizing processes, building new systems, or exploring emerging technologies. Let’s connect if you’re looking for someone eager to contribute, innovate, and grow in the ever-evolving world of Design.

Projects

Best Buy: Wayfinding System

For this project, we were tasked with researching a brand to design an innovative wayfinding system. Our chosen project focused on developing a comprehensive wayfinding solution for a Best Buy parking lot, enhancing navigation and creating an intuitive, user-friendly experience for visitors.

Moodify: AI Playlist Generator

For this project, I conducted in-depth research to conceptualize and design my own AI software. I transformed my ideas into detailed wireframes, which were then developed into a fully functional prototype, showcasing the complete design and implementation process.

Raptors: AR Experience

This project presented an exciting challenge: conducting in-depth research on a brand and designing an engaging AR experience to promote it. My team chose the Toronto Raptors and developed an interactive AR basketball game, showcasing innovative ways to enhance brand engagement through immersive technology.

Planet Traveler: Digital Journal

For this project, we collaborated with Planet Traveler, a local Toronto hostel, to design and develop a digital journal. This tool was aimed at enhancing the guest experience by providing an interactive platform for travelers to document their journeys, share experiences, and connect with the vibrant hostel community.

Skills and Experience

Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have cultivated a diverse range of abilities and insights that reflect my dedication to growth and excellence. This section highlights the key skills and experiences that define my approach to design, collaborate, and problem-solve. This showcases my readiness to contribute expertise to any project or team.

Coding

I have hands on experience with web development using HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript.

UI Design

I have a wide variety of experience in UI design, by creating visually engaging user-friendly interfaces that enhance the overall digital experience.

UX Design

I have a large amount of experience in UX design using tools like figma to design and create engaging user-centered digital experiences.

User Research

I have a lot of experience conducting user research to gather insight and inform design decisions, ensuring solutions are aligned with user needs and expectations.

Adobe

Applications such as illustrator, photoshop and after effects are something I am quite familiar with, when it comes to designing and creating visually appealing assets and videos.

Wireframing/Prototyping

I am Proficient in using design tools such as Figma and Adobe XD for wireframing and prototyping, enabling me to create visually appealing and functional user interface designs with a focus on usability and clarity.

Resume

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