WorkForce Edge
Background As Head of Product at WorkForce Edge, I led strategic initiatives across UI design, development, and security. My efforts included launching impac...
Leigh Lawhon
Product Designer | Developer | Product Manager
I am a dedicated UX Engineer returning to my passion for hands-on design and development after extensive experience in product management. Proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, I am skilled in creating intuitive, accessible user interfaces and have a proven track record of translating user needs into functional and engaging digital experiences. My background in managing the entire product lifecycle enriches my approach to design, ensuring that every project is aligned with both user expectations and strategic business objectives. I am excited to refocus on front-end development and UX design, areas where my passion for tech and user experience converge.
My Work
Web-Based Applications
Synapse
Background The client’s objective for this prototype was to leverage Natural Language Processing (NLP) for aggregating data from Pub Med articles. The goal w...
Life Technologies
Background The Life Sciences division required a revamp of the outdated Cancer Assay interface, necessitating a transition to a more contemporary programming...
EZ-Read
Background In 2024 I submitted a Department of Education SBIR grant proposal for EZ-Read, an AI-driven tool that converts text-only literature to graphic nov...
Design and Branding
Web Design
Introduction As a UX Engineer I designed, conducted UX research and developed many websites. Most of these sites were developed using WordPress and Jekyll. B...
Logos
Introduction As a graphic designer I created many logos for companies such as Blackboard, the Scitor and the Smithsonian Institute. For each logo I design, I...
Data Visualization
Introduction As a graphic designer I created many infographics for companies such as Social Progress Index, the American Society of Interior Designers and th...
Ads and Posters
Introduction As a graphic designer I created many ads and posters for companies such as Scitor (now SAIC), the Carnegie Endowment and the Smithsonian Institu...
Side Gigs
3D and Motion Graphics
Your Life Ad
Introduction I produced this video for a competition, overseeing all aspects from filming to design and development, including the incorporation of special e...
Scitor Videos
Introduction As an Information Specialist at Scitor Corporation, I created in-house videos and 3D animations.
3D Models
Introduction I have designed and built many 3D models usign Cinema 4D which can be seen below.
Tutorials
Packt Publishing Course
Background In 2018, I designed and devloped a tutorial that teaches learners how to create motion graphics in Adobe After Effects.
LinkedIn Learning Courses
Background Since 2017, I have had the opportunity to build an tutorials for LinkedIn Learning. My projects aim to teach concepts of JavaScript to beginner a...
Piece of Cake
Background Introducing coding concepts to young minds requires creativity and engaging approaches that resonate with their interests. In my experience teachi...
Alika’s Treehouse
Background This project won the Capital One Women in Tech Demo Day. The challenge, “Help young women of color see themselves as a Computer Scientist,” was sp...
Painting and Writing
Watercolour Portraits
I have recently switched mediums and now work in watercolour. I build up layers of color and texture to create three-dimensional work that captures the spiri...
The B.A.R.N. Framework
Introduction Writing about your projects is crucial to giving context for the work. Writing an impactful article requires a structured approach that captures...
Color Theory
This article is written in three parts. You can find the entire series here: Part 1: Color Limitations Part 2: Color and Emotions Part 3: Color Paletts