• Erika Lam Suarez

    UX DESIGNER

    A curious UX designer who brings a holistic lens to complex systems, focused on building products that expand access and real-world impact.


    My Process

    DISCOVERY
    user interviews; ux audits; usability testing; user surveys; competitive/comparative analysis; market research; heuristic analysis; contextual inquiries

    EXPLORATION
    problem statements; storyboarding; information architecture; site mapping; user flows; personas; affinity mapping; MoSCoW method

    DESIGN
    sketching; prototyping; wireframing; low and high fidelity mockups; style guides; componentization; prototyping; specs for dev handoff

    TESTING
    clickable interactive prototypes; usability testing scipts; affinity mapping; insight analysis
    (*continuously test and iterate solutions along the way based off user feedback)

    My Work

    You can explore selected case studies of projects I’ve worked on at design.erikalam.com.
    (Access available upon request due to client confidentiality.)

    About Me

    I’m a senior UX designer who works across strategy, systems thinking, and hands-on design to build products that have real-world impact. I’m especially drawn to work where design decisions meaningfully affect people’s access to education, opportunity, and support — not just engagement metrics or growth for growth’s sake.

    Over the years, I’ve found myself increasingly motivated by projects that center care, equity, and long-term outcomes, particularly for communities who are often underserved by technology due to structural barriers. I thrive in environments where design is used thoughtfully and am most energized when partnering closely with product and engineering to create clarity, coherence, and intention — especially in early-stage or ambiguous problem spaces.

    Outside of design, I enjoy dance, yoga, making art, and spending time with my family — practices that help me stay present and grounded.

    Top Reads
    The Power of Habit
    Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products
    Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than You Think

    Listening To
    No Stupid Questions
    Code Switch
    Awkward Silences


    Contact

    View my resume here or contact me at eklaminfo@gmail.com


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