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Heather PIlkington
Welcome! I’m a UI/UX designer passionate about creating digital experiences that blend beauty with functionality.
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8+
Years
of experience
Graphic Design Award
CFA Research Symposium
Scholar of Distinction: Design
Loyola Marymount University
About

I work for you

UI/UX Designer

Welcome! I’m Heather Pilkington, a UI/UX designer passionate about creating digital experiences that blend beauty with functionality. Over the years, I’ve worked with for a variety of companies, from startups to established brands, helping them bring their ideas to life through thoughtful, user-centered design. My expertise lies in turning complex concepts into intuitive and visually compelling solutions. Whether it’s crafting wireframes, building interactive prototypes, or designing complete user interfaces, I approach every project with a commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Expertise

What I Can Do

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Web Design
Transform your ideas into a stunning website with custom design solutions tailored to your brand’s identity and goals.
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Graphic Design
Expert designs for logos, marketing materials, social media, infographics, presentations, ads, web graphics, and events.
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App Development
Craft engaging and intuitive app experiences with seamless interactions, user-centered design, and UI solutions that enhance usability and performance.
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Brand Identity
Crafting unique logos, typography, and color schemes to build a compelling, engaging, and memorable brand presence.
Experience

My Design Journey

BITE
Lead UI/UX Designer
2021 – Present
REX
UI/UX Designer
2020 – 2021
Fade Technologies
Brand & UX Designer
2020 Volunteer
Olive Hill Group
Design & Marketing Coordinator
2019 – 2020
Abena
Graphic Designer
2017 -  2019
Skills

My Expertise

Figma

95%

Adobe Suite

93%

HTML & CSS

78%

Hotjar

86%

Education

Degrees and Certifications

Loyola Marymount University
BFA - Graphic Design
Cornell University
UX Certificate
Testimonials

What People Say

Thariq Kara
Founder & CEO, Nu Borders
“Heather is one of the best - if not the best - UX/UI designers I have worked with in my career. Her ability to take complex product functionality and create effective yet functional UX and brilliant UI design, has helped us set ourselves apart from our competition.”
Anne Riitho
Director of Data Science, BITE
"Working with Heather was an absolute pleasure. She not only delivered outstanding designs but also took the time to explain her decisions in a way that brought clarity and alignment to the team. Her talent, professionalism, and creativity are an immense asset!"
Charles Kete
Director of Design & Engineering, Abena
"I have worked with some amazing designers over the years, but very few have the versatility and breadth of scope that Heather brings to the table. Having her on your team is like owning a design Swiss-army-knife!"
John Jackson
Head of Outreach & Communications, LMU
"From the beginning, Heather was a true professional. She produced drafts on time and deftly incorporated the revisions I requested. She always brought innovative and creative ideas to the table."
Lindy Martinez
Owner, CABEN
"It was an absolute pleasure working with Heather. The clarity and direction she brought to our project was exceptional. She was able to capture the essence of our brand and produce a unique and versatile logo."
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