Graphic designer and Disney adult based in Boise, ID.
I’ve always been a creative person, and started drawing as soon as I could hold a pencil. Originally my degree was in animation, but when I fell in love with typography, quickly switched to graphic design. In 15 years, I’ve done countless brochures, numerous logos, booklets, restaurant menus, thousands of drawings, UI work, everything else in between, and even dabbled in tattooing. By biggest design inspiration comes from the Swiss style; anything with bold typography, bright colors, and slightly off-kilter layouts. Black is also an underrated color.
I’ve always worked well under pressure, try to accomplish projects before the deadline, and can work within a design team or be the sole designer in a company. I strive for pixel-perfection on either MAC or PC, and can produce vector images quickly with Illustrator’s pen tool.
My husband and I have a 2.5 year old daughter, and two dogs, a Doberman and a Miniature Pinscher. We love to travel, especially to places with any type of body of water. I also consider Disneyland my second home, I love anything Haunted Mansion and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Graphic Design
UX/UI Design
Illustration
Painting
Branding
Video Editing
"It has been wonderful working alongside Alyssa through the years. She has strong visual + illustration skills and has begun to develop product design skills as well. It's been fun watching her continue to grow as a designer and expand her skillsets. Overall, she is a joy to work with, dependable, and someone who is always looking to grow. Anyone would be lucky to have her on their team!"
—Kerstin Huang
Senior User Experience Researcher, Highspot
”When I was a Senior Technical Project Manager at Highspot, I worked with Alyssa on multiple major projects at Highspot. I found her to be customer-centric in her approach to design, a thought-leader for people like me who don’t have a design-background, and great at executing business-critical designs. I would love to work with her again in the future, and I highly recommend her!”
—Kamran Rahman
Independent Consultant
“I had the privilege of working with Alyssa at Highspot for over three years, and in each of our interactions, she truly exceeded expectations. One of her standout qualities is her remarkable and thoughtful design approach. Every detail for customers was meticulously planned and executed throughout our projects, ensuring usable and thoughtful UX. Deadlines were not only met but often surpassed, a testament to her dedication and work ethic.
What truly sets Alyssa apart is her unwavering positivity and commitment to her clients. She goes above and beyond to understand their vision, offering invaluable insights and suggestions. Each design reflects a deep understanding of the customer, the brand, and the target audience. She doesn't shy away from alterations either, often going the extra mile to ensure clients are 100% happy. Working with Alyssa is always a positive experience; she'll push your team to the best it can be!”
—Jared Files
Senior Services Executive, Highspot
"I had the pleasure of working with Alyssa at Highspot over four years. Alyssa was one of the first people I got to work with who was excited to share her knowledge about Highspot as a designer. She had a wealth of knowledge to share regarding setting up customized branding environments for our customers and showed true dedication to her craft.
I appreciated Alyssa’s enthusiasm in the Highspot design vision and her curiosity to learn more to expand her skills. She had incredible relationships with folks outside of the design team and always enjoyed collaborating with others to provide the best results. Alyssa’s attention to detail and ability to quickly ideate through ideas truly make her a remarkable designer. I hope I get a chance to work with Alyssa again!"
—Denise Borges
Senior Product Designer, Highspot