Work
About
Resume
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ZS Associates
Accessibility
Design Tokens
iOS
UI Design
At ZS, I modernized components, applied design tokens, and streamlined documentation to improve clarity and usability for designers and developers.
Ux Design
I design for real people, combining research, strategy, and intuition to create thoughtful, problem-solving experiences.
Leadership
I lead through clear communication, cross-team collaboration, and creating space for ideas to grow and projects to move forward.
Strategy
I turn research and data into smart design strategies that align business goals with user needs, connecting insight and creativity to guide projects forward.
Accessibility Overhaul: From Zero to 100% AA Compliance
ZS’s design system wasn’t initially accessibility-focused, but client audits and our inclusion goals made it a priority. This shift transformed both our system and culture toward more thoughtful, inclusive design.
Key Actions & Results
- Audited the full design system and achieved 100% WCAG Level AA compliance across web and iOS
- Identified areas to support AAA compliance and set ongoing monitoring in place
- Defined standards for keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and color contrast
- Built accessible token libraries with clear documentation
- Integrated accessibility checks into design and development workflows
- Partnered with iOS engineers to apply standards to native components
- Shifted accessibility from a checklist to a proactive, system-wide mindset
- Enabled ZS to confidently respond to client audits with measurable results
Solving the Tough Stuff
Handling Ambiguity
There wasn’t a clear plan when we started the accessibility work, so I stepped in and figured it out. I came up with a rough timeline and some estimates and from there, I audited the system across web and iOS. I turned to WCAG guidelines to input practical updates like keyboard states, screen reader support, and color contrast rules. I made calls that balanced usability and accessibility.
Pivoting when Necessary
Some updates that worked for web didn’t carry over to iOS. Instead of forcing it, I partnered with the iOS team to adjust our approach and make sure both platforms could meet the same standards using tools that fit their setup.
Leadership and Ownership
I led the accessibility work from start to finish. That included the audit, token libraries, documentation, and working with design and engineering to build it into our workflow. I helped the team see why it mattered and made it something we all prioritize.
ZDS Components
ZDS iOS Components
Design Tokens: Building a Scalable, Cross-Platform Foundation
To create a scalable, consistent foundation, I introduced design tokens to align visual language and bridge design-dev gaps. The system brought clarity, consistency, and remains key to cross-platform collaboration.
my contributions
Research & Strategy
- Took the lead on digging into token best practices to make sure what we built could scale
- Set up a solid foundation that aligned with modern design system standards and could grow with ZS over the years
Naming & Implementation
- Created a clean, easy-to-follow naming convention that made sense for everyone
- Rolled out the full color palette and tokens in Figma
- Kept a shared token reference sheet up to date so the whole team could stay on the same page and update whenever necessary
Component Integration
- Updated components to use tokens making things more consistent and future-friendly
- Continually spotted new opportunities to expand token usage as the system evolved
Cross-Platform Collaboration
iOS Alignment
- Brought tokens over to iOS so they could be used with minimal tweaks
- Using the same naming system helped cut down on duplicate work and kept things aligned across platforms
Team Enablement
- Worked with team designers to get the whole org up to speed on tokens
- We became the go-to folks on the design team for anything token-related
Solving the Tough Stuff
Handling Ambiguity
I led the research on how to set up tokens in a way that could scale. There were endless options, so I focused on creating a foundation that was flexible but still easy for the team to use and understand.
Pivoting when Necessary
As we rolled out tokens, we hit a few bumps like edge cases and things that didn’t quite work. I adjusted along the way, refining naming, reorganizing the reference sheet, and tweaking component setups to keep everything simple and scalable.
Leadership and Ownership
I owned the token work from start to finish. I handled naming, setup in Figma, rollout across components, and kept the reference doc up to date. I also worked with iOS to bring tokens over in a way that avoided duplicate work and kept us aligned.
Work
About
Resume
Connect
ZS Associates
Accessibility
Design Tokens
iOS
UI Design
At ZS, I modernized components, applied design tokens, and streamlined documentation to improve clarity and usability for designers and developers.
Ux Design
I design for real people, combining research, strategy, and intuition to create thoughtful, problem-solving experiences.
Leadership
I lead through clear communication, cross-team collaboration, and creating space for ideas to grow and projects to move forward.
Strategy
I turn research and data into smart design strategies that align business goals with user needs, connecting insight and creativity to guide projects forward.
Accessibility Overhaul: From Zero to 100% AA Compliance
ZS’s design system wasn’t initially accessibility-focused, but client audits and our inclusion goals made it a priority. This shift transformed both our system and culture toward more thoughtful, inclusive design.
Key Actions & Results
- Audited the full design system and achieved 100% WCAG Level AA compliance across web and iOS
- Identified areas to support AAA compliance and set ongoing monitoring in place
- Defined standards for keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and color contrast
- Built accessible token libraries with clear documentation
- Integrated accessibility checks into design and development workflows
- Partnered with iOS engineers to apply standards to native components
- Shifted accessibility from a checklist to a proactive, system-wide mindset
- Enabled ZS to confidently respond to client audits with measurable results
Solving the Tough Stuff
Handling Ambiguity
There wasn’t a clear plan when we started the accessibility work, so I stepped in and figured it out. I came up with a rough timeline and some estimates and from there, I audited the system across web and iOS. I turned to WCAG guidelines to input practical updates like keyboard states, screen reader support, and color contrast rules. I made calls that balanced usability and accessibility.
Pivoting when Necessary
Some updates that worked for web didn’t carry over to iOS. Instead of forcing it, I partnered with the iOS team to adjust our approach and make sure both platforms could meet the same standards using tools that fit their setup.
Leadership and Ownership
I led the accessibility work from start to finish. That included the audit, token libraries, documentation, and working with design and engineering to build it into our workflow. I helped the team see why it mattered and made it something we all prioritize.
ZDS Components
ZDS iOS Components
Design Tokens: Building a Scalable, Cross-Platform Foundation
To create a scalable, consistent foundation, I introduced design tokens to align visual language and bridge design-dev gaps. The system brought clarity, consistency, and remains key to cross-platform collaboration.
my contributions
Research & Strategy
- Took the lead on digging into token best practices to make sure what we built could scale
- Set up a solid foundation that aligned with modern design system standards and could grow with ZS over the years
Naming & Implementation
- Created a clean, easy-to-follow naming convention that made sense for everyone
- Rolled out the full color palette and tokens in Figma
- Kept a shared token reference sheet up to date so the whole team could stay on the same page and update whenever necessary
Component Integration
- Updated components to use tokens making things more consistent and future-friendly
- Continually spotted new opportunities to expand token usage as the system evolved
Cross-Platform Collaboration
iOS Alignment
- Brought tokens over to iOS so they could be used with minimal tweaks
- Using the same naming system helped cut down on duplicate work and kept things aligned across platforms
Team Enablement
- Worked with team designers to get the whole org up to speed on tokens
- We became the go-to folks on the design team for anything token-related
Solving the Tough Stuff
Handling Ambiguity
I led the research on how to set up tokens in a way that could scale. There were endless options, so I focused on creating a foundation that was flexible but still easy for the team to use and understand.
Pivoting when Necessary
As we rolled out tokens, we hit a few bumps like edge cases and things that didn’t quite work. I adjusted along the way, refining naming, reorganizing the reference sheet, and tweaking component setups to keep everything simple and scalable.
Leadership and Ownership
I owned the token work from start to finish. I handled naming, setup in Figma, rollout across components, and kept the reference doc up to date. I also worked with iOS to bring tokens over in a way that avoided duplicate work and kept us aligned.