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Hi! I'm Abriel, a product designer with diverse experience creating human-centered designs.

About

Passionate about fostering collaboration and creating a positive impact through my work, I'm a dedicated mentor and leader with a knack for adaptability and thriving in dynamic, fast-paced environments. My journey began at eight, fueled by a fascination for coding and web design, and evolved into creating functional, meaningful experiences for users in diverse industries.

I'm currently a Lead UX Designer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. I've provided insights at events and groups, including the UX Hustle Summit and Lovers Magazine.

Explore my journey and skills further in my résumé, where each experience has been a stepping stone in shaping the designer I am today.

My Values

Bringing People Together

I build products and teams centered on community, with collaboration and transparency at the heart of everything we do.

Learning Continuously

I believe "practice makes progress." My dedication to continuous learning and growth helps me stay ahead and innovate in a constantly evolving world.

Leading with Empathy

I gain deep insights from research and customer conversations, enabling me to create products that truly meet their needs.

Storytelling

I leverage storytelling to connect people with data, aligning everyone on the current journey and path forward to build a shared vision for the future.

Creating Quality

I infuse every product with care and attention to detail, demonstrating my commitment to high-quality experiences.

Doing the Right Thing

I’m committed to ethical excellence, always doing what’s right for customers and positively impacting the world.

Kind Words

Hear from a few mentees and teammates I've had the chance to work with — feel free to read more testimonials on LinkedIn and ADPList.

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Brooke Katalinich
Design Leader, Rocket Companies

“Abriel is a natural collaborator who truly seeks to extend the human centered mindset to our partners. By doing so, I’ve witnessed the trust that is built. Additionally, she keeps the customer at the center of all the decisions, truly seeking to elevate their experience. Abriel is joy to work with and comes highly recommended to any team looking to elevate their design practice.”

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Taylor Cornelius
Lead Experience Designer, Rocket Companies

“I've had the privilege of working closely with Abriel on multiple projects. Abriel's mastery of both UX and visual design is extremely impressive as she consistently produces user-centered experiences that are visually appealing as they are functional. Her collaborative spirit and open communication style create an environment where teamwork thrives. If you're seeking a Lead UX Designer who embodies creativity and collaboration, Abriel is an excellent choice.”

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Justin Kang
Product Manager, Home Depot

“There is no better colleague than Abriel. She is one of the most dedicated professionals I’ve worked with and is willing to put that extra help whenever you need it. Her expertise as a UX designer is considerable, and it helped our team come up with customer-centric and user-friendly designs while meeting strict legal guidelines. Any organization would be lucky to have Abriel as their UX designer and champion of the customer experience.”

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Nan Nguyen
Lead Product Designer, Silver Audio

“Thank you Abriel for your continuous and positive support! Abriel has been a consistent place of support for me as I navigate my career uncertainties, and she has been really insightful in helping brainstorming ways for me to get over the hurdles I'm facing while I search for my next opportunity. I'm super thankful for her, being one of very few people in my life who is also in my professional field, has been through it all, and can understand what I am going through!”

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Sophia Harvey
UX Designer, Freelance

“I enjoyed my session with Abriel! She is very positive and gives great advice regarding UX and how I can improve my skills. I like how she always gives me examples and is reassuring when I get discouraged about looking for roles. She is a very empathetic mentor and I can't wait for my next session!”

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Emilia Rybak
UX Research & Behavior Design Consultant, Behavior Design Collective

“Abriel was really upbeat and encouraging. She was happy to share tips and offer her own portfolio as a reference for crafting mine, even offering to follow-up with future mentoring sessions as I advance on my portfolio. It was great connecting!”

Get in touch

Whether you need help on a project, want a mentor, a speaker at an event, or to say hi — email me at sayhello@abrielshipley.com, find time with me on ADPList, or connect with me on LinkedIn.