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Brian White, Jr

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About

I’m a junior user experience researcher & designer based in Detroit. 

"Creative ideation to unique solutions."

Recent Work

Recent Work

Mindrops

Mindrops is a conceptual iOS app proposed to alleviate the stress by allowing the users to embrace various mental experiences. Through the use of haptic feedback, imagery, and immersive audio, Mindrops will bring you an immeasurable experience that will bring your mind to a state of mindfulness.

HIDIVE

HIDIVE streaming app features a selective list of anime series licensed by Sentai Filmworks. The objective of this case study was to acquire insights from users to construct practical considerations/recommendations to improve the overall user experience, as well as provide a high-fidelity prototype of a reimagined version of an improved HIDIVE.

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Mixity: Accenture Project

Mixity is a project that was provided by Accenture.  The objective was to create a solution that involves allowing the user to explore music scenery based on where the user is located. My team and I briefed on ideas and resources and constructed low, mid, and high-fidelity prototypes within a duration of five days.

Certifications

Certificate of Recognition

Apple Teacher - Apple Education Community

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Adobe Certified Professional Certificate
Adobe

Apple Search Ads Certified

Apple Search Ads Certification Program

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Technical Skills

User Research • Wire-framing/Prototyping • Mock-up • Usability Testing • User Persona/Stories

Relevant Experience

2022
2023

2021
2022

2021
2021

Academy Participant
Michigan State University: Apple Developer Academy - Detroit

Investigated and constructed user-centered research to generate design concepts for possible solutions.

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Collaborated with peers to design site maps, user flows, and low/high-fidelity prototypes for multiple solutions concepts.

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Assisted in iterating layouts & icons for multiple high-fidelity prototypes to showcase branding & responsive design.

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Presented visual-aided presentations showcasing high-fidelity prototypes to iterate from ideation to solution.

Public Relations Chairperson
Communication Association  @ Central Michigan University

Composed & posted scheduled organizational meetings through the following socials: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

 

Created various graphics for social media posts utilizing Canva to increase audience engagement and reflect visual communication. 

Social Media Coordinator
B. Legacy Solutions - Grow Detroit's Young Talent

Learned the fundamentals of social media management while utilizing a social media analytics tool called, 'Hootsuite', to collaborate with clients to help them attain their business-related goals.

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Developed social media content calendars in accordance with following a hyper-detailed strategy for posting content on the designated dates for clients.

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Renaissance Participant - Foundations Design Mentor & Project Manager
Michigan State University: Apple Developer Academy - Detroit

2023
2024

Facilitated a monthly introductory program called, "Apple Foundation Program" with a class of 10+ learners. 

 

Delivered a built-in curriculum involving & utilizing the Challenge Based Learning framework in assisting learners to understand research, design, and coding through Apple's iOS ecosystems.

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Coordinated with a team of 3 mentors to present learning materials and guided activities to assist new learners through the research & development process of iOS app development.

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Constructed schedules and documented weekly reports detailing team progress through managing the Apple Foundation program for review and improvement for succeeding cohorts.

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Software Toolkit

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Connect with me

Currently seeking new opportunities

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