UX Portfolio - Adam Wiatros

Adam@work

Inspiration from recreation

I've been hooked on games since my first round of Disney Boggle at my aunt's house when I was 4. From Trivial Pursuit to D&D and Canasta to Minecraft, I’m a big fan of finding new and different ways to play.

At work, this translates into a passion for creative problem solving, whether I’m working with what I’m given (like a style guide, component library, or design system) or creating the exact tools I need to solve any problem.

Empathy-first. User-driven.

Making people happy is a big part of what drives me. It makes advocating for a user’s needs one of the most important and enjoyable parts of any project I work on.

Understanding the user, their needs, and their motivations is my first step in every project. It creates the benchmark I use to define success, and connecting with the user early on helps keep them in mind as I write and design.

Did someone say spreadsheets?

Organized. Data-driven. Meticulous. A big nerd. Call me what you want, but I like to say I’m pro-information. Give me statistics, facts, and figures, and I'm happy.

I always want to learn and understand more. On a project, I'm passionate about making sure I have the whole picture. In generally, this means I'm always trying to expand my skill set, whether through trial and error, articles, video tutorials, or coursework.