Blaze Smith

About Me

I am an Oneida citizen and first-descendant of the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Tribal Nation. My schooling at UW-Milwaukee ends in Fall 2024 for a Bachelor’s in Information Science and Technology. Web design is what I studied at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, WI, where I graduated with an associate’s degree. While studying full-time, I'm also interning at Associated Bank, working under the Innovation & Design team working alongside Senior UX Designers. On the side, I work as a web designer through independent contracts. Currently, I am based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Contact Information

blazewaynesmith@gmail.com LinkedIn LinkedIn

Work Experience

UX/UI Design Intern | Associated Bank | May 2023 - Present

  • Supporting UX team on multiple implementations that bridge emerging and future gaps for financial customer needs.
  • Designing with accessibility in mind that meet WCAG AA/AAA standards for inclusive audience.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into low and high-res prototypes.

Freelance Web Designer | Dec 2022 - Present

  • Building client websites that utilize a user-centered design approach which have resulted in 3% conversion rates for businesses.
  • Establishing brand identity’s for stronger recognition and customer engagement.
  • Leveraging a skill set in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and CMS tools to create seamless user interfaces.

Live Websites

https://blazesmith.xyz/ https://emptyspace.photo/ https://nda.dev/ https://www.genfram.com/ https://stuartbluefilms.com/