Designing digital work that is clear, useful, and ready to grow.

I am a UX Researcher & UX Designer at Penn State with a Sociology minor. My portfolio highlights user research, interface design, prototyping, development, and practical communication for future employers.

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Jake Christianson builds interfaces and applications that are practical, organized, and easy to use. He is especially interested in projects that combine research, design thinking, and clear presentation.

UX Researcher & UX Designer Sociology minor Penn State University

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The goal of this portfolio is to highlight my knowledge of user-centered design, coding, prototyping, teamwork, and project work in an organized and detailed way.

3 major projects currently featured: DealDash AI, Roomeo, and GameFlix

5+ years of experience in lifeguarding, swim instruction, and customer-facing work

6 core tools and skills: Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML, Figma, and teamwork

Featured work

Blog posts

Three short, professional posts on portfolios, AI, and documenting projects for employers.

Projects

App development, prototyping, and systems work that show both technical range and design judgment.

Resume

UX Researcher & UX Designer, Sociology minor, Java/Python/JavaScript/HTML/Figma, 5 years of lifeguarding and swim instruction, and experience at Sprinkles Hawthorne.