I’m Nicholas, a UX Researcher & Designer.
Qualification Overview
M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction Candidate | DePaul University
B.A. in Psychology | The University of Iowa
5+ Years of Human Centered Experience
Active Security Clearance
CITI IRB Human Subjects Certified
Projects
UX Research
Designing for Belonging
A Qualitative Investigation Into Digital Inclusion for Blind & Low-Vision Users
Skills & Methods:
Semi-Structured Interviews, Qualitative Data Collection & Analysis, Thematic Analysis, Inductive Coding, Affinity Mapping, Literature Review, Design Implication Development
UX Research
Caribe Royale Accessibility
An Accessibility Evaluation of The Caribe Royale Resort Wesbite.
Skills & Methods:
Manual & Automated Accessibility Evaluation, POUR Framework Evaluation, WCAG 2.2 Criteria Evaluation, Screen Reading Test, Keyboard Navigation Test, Readability Report
UX Design | UX Research
Why Users Get Lost - CTA
Information Architecture, Content Strategy, & Mobile App Redesign
Skills & Methods:
Heuristic Evaluation, Content Inventory, Card Sorting, Tree Testing, Site mapping, Wireframing
UX Design | UX Research
Coffee Collective
A Iterative Design Process Focused on Coffee
Skills & Methods:
Semi-Structured Interviews, Qualitative Data Collection & Analysis, Thematic Analysis, Inductive Coding, Affinity Mapping, Literature Review, Design Implication Development
UX Design | UX Research
Sustainable Living Guide
A Full Redesign Process as UX Team Lead, Guiding IA, User Flows, Wireframes, and Prototypes.
Skills & Methods:
Interviewing, Personas, User Flows, Information Architecture, Wireframing, Prototyping, UX Process Documentation, Meeting Facilitation, Team Leadership, Web Implementation Support
UX Design
Portfolio Design System
An accessible design system built to ensure consistency, visual clarity, and responsive UI patterns across a multi-page portfolio.
Skills & Methods:
Color Token Development (AAA Contrast), Typography, Component Library Design, Interaction States, Responsive Design Standards
About Me
I’m Nicholas Mirabile, a user experience researcher & designer with expertise in human behavior, accessibility, and the design of digital systems.
With an academic foundation in psychology and an M.S. in Human–Computer Interaction, I specialize in accessible design , qualitative, and quantitative research methods.
I combine my six years of experience managing people, digital systems, process optimization, and high pressure personnel operations with my expertise in psychology and human-computer interaction to bring evidence driven insight, product clarity, and usability.
My work reflects my commitment to conducting ethical research and designing human-centered products.