Loading...

Wrangler of Pixels.
Herder of Cats.  
& Humans.

Purr-ficiencies

skills
Requirement Gathering & Research is definitely my thing. I love synthesizing complex  data, and translating it into a visual product.
Interviewing and Understanding People is a super power of mine. I spent 8 years in technical recruiting, and it taught me how to listen and speak to users and stakeholders while asking the right questions.
Process Improvement? I gotchu. 7 years in government contracting operations taught me how to prioritize, simplify, and automate manual processes.

But wait, there's more! If you work with me, you'll also get someone proficient in...

user interviews
ux surveys
data synthesis
data collection
heuristics
technical requirements
project management
product design
ui design
ux research
user behaviour
wireframes
ui sketches
hi-fi design
prototyping
user testing
critical thinking
information architecture
site maps
agile methods
Leadership
lo-fi design
journey mapping

For now, I'm seeking roles in Product Design, UX/UI Research, or Freelance.

Emily Backes Profile Picture

Case Catalog

case studies
ux-ui
UX Research
product design

How I Helped Reduce Patient Scheduling Times In Half

Folsom Psychology came with a complex workflow. While they had several existing tools, information was scattered across 6 separate spreadsheets, leading to manual updates and potential inconsistencies
explore case study

.01

Leadership
agile
product strategy

Herding Cats Around The World in 6 Weeks

I worked with Tech Fleet, a passionate community of UX/UI designers, researchers, and developers who volunteer their expertise on pro-bono projects, primarily for non-profits.
herd cats with me

.02

UX-UI
mobile
design
research

How I doubled expected registration and app sign up in 3 months

Delivered a platform empowering people with a fighting chance of recovering their stolen bicycles through a mobile device right at their fingertips. Sprocket provides a social platform to mitigate bike theft before it happens.
find some bikes

.03

Paws & Reflect

journal
The Productivity Hack That Recruiting “Gurus” on LinkedIn Won't Give You
TIPS & TRICKS
LIFE

The Productivity Hack That Recruiting “Gurus” on LinkedIn Won't Give You

The thing that you dread the most is usually the task with the most impact.
How Relevant are User Personas? A personal story
DESIGN
LIFE
UX-UI

How Relevant are User Personas? A personal story

Let me tell you a short story about my experience buying my current road bike, which relates to my Sprocket case study.

Read about my news and insights.

Occasional bad takes, mostly good banter, some helpful UX/UI opinions, life, and random postings.
Read the blog

Some nice things people have apparently said about me.

Vidushi Profile Image
Jenn Sharps
UX/UI Designer

Emily is a skilled professional with particular strengths in user experience (UX) design, client interactions, and time management. These skills make her a highly valuable team member.

She is adept at finding UX solutions, handles difficult client relationships with diplomacy, and consistently meets deadlines thanks to her organizational abilities.

Vidushi Profile Image
Vidushi Bissa
UX/UI Designer

What truly stood out was Emily's unwavering support for the design team. Her leadership style, marked by encouragement, empowered the entire team to contribute their best work.

Sherlyna Profile Image
Sherlyna Mata
UX/UI Designer

Emily displayed a remarkable ability to take decisive action, ensuring our team not only navigated through uncertainties but also thrived.

Nathan Profile Image
Nathan Tufts Brown
UX/UI Designer

Emily has demonstrated a thoughtful and methodical approach to product strategy, stakeholder communication, and design iteration.

Let's Chat.

get in touch