JOSHUA REAM

UX Designer

ABOUT ME

I am a UX-focused designer with a college background and a passion for creating intuitive, user-centered digital experiences. My approach to design is rooted in empathy and understanding how people interact with systems in their everyday lives.

I am especially interested in improving existing products and services where familiarity and user trust already exist. Rather than redesigning for the sake of change, I focus on refining experiences in ways that feel natural, accessible, and meaningful to users.

Through customer-facing experience, freelance web design work, and hands-on creative projects, I have developed a strong understanding of how thoughtful design decisions can reduce friction and improve the overall user experience. I value solutions that prioritize clarity, usability, and long-term impact over unnecessary complexity or visual trends.

EDUCATION

Purdue Northwest University | 2022-2026

Bachelor of Science

Focus in UX Design, Interaction Design, and Digital Media

WORK EXPERIENCE

Planet Fitness

2022 - Present

  • Provided customer support and assisted members with day-to-day issues, their membership, and facility needs in a high-traffic environment

  • Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills through daily interactions with a wide range of users and situations

  • Helped resolve customer concerns efficiently while maintaining a welcoming and approachable experience

Freelance Web Designer

Independent Client Project | 2024

  • Designed and developed a website for a small business specializing in Amish-made leather goods

  • Worked directly with the client to understand business goals, branding, and customer needs

  • Focused on creating a simple and accessible browsing experience that highlighted products clearly

3D Modeling & Printing Intern

Current Internship | 2025 - Present

  • Assist with 3D Modeling, asset preparation, and print workflow processes for physical prototypes and digital projects

  • Collaborating on iterative design improvements and production-ready models

  • Gaining hands-on experience working within a professional creative and production environment

SKILLS

UX Design

  • User Research

  • Persona Development & Journey Mapping

  • Surveys & Data Collection

  • Sketches & Task flows

  • Wireframing

  • Prototyping

  • Usability Testing

Tools

  • Figma

  • Adobe Products

    • Illustrator

    • Photoshop

    • Premiere Pro

    • After Effects

  • Visual Studio Code

  • Maya/3DS Max/Blender