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Isabel Saccone

Seattle, WA 98105 • isaccone@uw.edu • (314) 540 8816 • LinkedIn • Portfolio

EDUCATION                                                                                                                                                                                                            

University of Washington, Information School                                                                                                                                   Seattle, WA

Bachelor of Science in Informatics, Minor in Business Administration                                                                                                            June 2026

Cumulative GPA: 3.55/4.0, Major GPA: 3.83/4.0

Skills: UI/UX Design · Wireframing · Prototyping · Interaction Design · User Research · User Interviews · Usability Testing · A/B Testing · Accessibility · Web Development (HTML, CSS) · Cross-Functional Collaboration · Game Design

Tools: Figma · FigJam · Canva · Miro · Notion · Slack · GitHub​​​​

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE                                                                                                                                                                                         

Kitsap Transit Capstone, Product Designer & Researcher                                                                                                      June 2025 – June 2026

• Designed a dual-dashboard for local agency Kitsap Transit visualizing transit (i.e. bus, ferry) brochure distribution

• Conducted stakeholder research to align designs with KT’s priorities and routinely presented findings to our sponsor

• Collaborated with developers to turn Figma prototypes into a functional web app featuring an interactive outlet map, staff profiles, order history, and KPI views

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Palana, LLC (formerly Husky ButterWalk), UX Designer & Researcher                                                                              June 2025 – June 2026

• Collaborated with UW Police and a cross-functional team to build and launch a working campus safety app

• Designed and prototyped core product features in Figma, building reusable components and UI patterns

• Led user interviews and usability testing with students and police, using insights to redesign app features

• Spearheaded the launch of our social media presence, driving awareness and engagement in the UW community

 

Metanoia, Product Designer                                                                                                                                                     June 2025 – June 2026

• Designed game interfaces and usability tests for an extracurricular indie video game project with a 7-person team

• Worked with writers to transform abstract story concepts into immersive, illustrative UI and interaction patterns

 

Final Destination, UX Designer & Researcher                                                                                                                January 2026 – March 2026

• Conceptualized and prototyped a drunk driving awareness video game focused on realism and emotional impact

• Conducted user research, reviewing relevant statistics/behavioral research and interviewing affected individuals

 

Spring ‘24 Rush Campaign, Alpha Kappa Psi                                                                                                                     March 2024 – May 2024

• Analyzed user engagement data on the fraternity’s social media to drive a 141% growth in engagement

• Produced a highly successful recruitment reel achieving 12,741 views, the highest ever recorded for the account

 

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES                                                                                                                                                                                    

IUGA (Informatics Undergraduate Association), Director of PR | Instagram                                                                    March 2025 – Present

• Represent the Informatics student body as part of the iSchool’s official undergraduate leadership team

• Manage IUGA’s public presence by creating promotional materials and running social media accounts

 

Alpha Kappa Psi (Business Fraternity), Marketing Committee | Instagram                                                                   September 2023 - Present

• Selected to complete an 8-week leadership program to be eligible for initiation as an active member

• Ran the fraternity’s social media platforms, using Canva and Figma to design content for optimal user experience

• Designed custom quarter-zips using and coordinated with manufacturing companies to produce 50 units

 

FIUTS (Foundation for Intl. Understanding Through Students), Ambassador                                                         April 2023 – January  2025

• Assisted in organizing our yearly Blue Marble Bash, involving over 100 donors and generating over $50,000

• Took a leadership role in facilitating group discussions at events and providing information on FIUTS

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION                                                                                                                                                                           

University of Washington – Recreation Department, Operations Assistant                                                                   June 2023 – January 2025

Forest Lake Tennis & Swim Club, Receptionist/Tennis Coaching Assistant                                                                       June 2022 – August 2022

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