Cecelia Dongarra
Profile

A bit about me.

I'm Cece. I'm happiest when I'm creating something from nothing. My style leans modern, minimal, and bold, but I'm just as focused on how people move through an experience when they're rushed, distracted, or unsure. I build structure first, polish second, and refine until it feels obvious to use. I also use AI tools like Figma Make and Claude to explore interactions faster and learn from suggestions, while keeping final decisions grounded in clarity, usability, and craft.

What motivates me is making an impact on someone's experience, whether that means reducing confusion, making information easier to find, or creating something that feels exciting to use. I enjoy challenges, and I like thinking through every angle, from the visuals to the small details people notice without realizing.

Outside of digital work, I paint often as a way to explore ideas freely and stay connected to creativity without constraints. It keeps my eye trained on composition, color, and mood. That same instinct shows up in my design work. I like pushing beyond generic solutions while still making sure the final result is clear, usable, and grounded in real needs.

01 — Skills

What I do.

Product & UI DesignWeb & mobile experiences — flows, wireframes, high-fidelity UI
Design SystemsComponents, tokens, and patterns that scale
Data-Heavy LayoutHierarchy, clarity, and navigation for dense screens
PrototypingInteractive Figma prototypes & AI-assisted Figma Make
Responsive WebMarketing & product sites across screen sizes
Brand & ContentVisual systems, templates, and customer-facing content

Tools

Figma · Figma Make · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe Photoshop · Canva · Azure DevOps · Shopify · Mailchimp · CapCut