Be
YOU
I’m a UX/UI designer specializing in accessibility and intuitive digital experiences.
I create a variety of spaces that are accessible, recognizable, and full of personality. My intention is design everyone can access with ease.
I'm Esmerelda Jade
I see the world a little differently. Through patterns, feelings, and color. That difference is what makes my design approach unique.
As a neurodivergent designer, I understand how much it matters for digital spaces to feel comfortable and accessible for everyone.
My goal is to make design human, not just functional, but kind.
Focus Areas
I believe that Designing for the margins creates a better experience for everyone.
UX/UI
2023
Enable Seamless Interaction
- E-commerce/Marketplace Redesign
- Mobile App Development
- Landing Page Conversion
- Brand-Consistent Visual Design
Graphic Design
2014
Visually communicate a message
- Brand Identity
- Marketing & Advertising
- Print & Publication
- Illustration & Iconography
Accessibility First
2024
Non-Visual UX
- Design System Audits
- Adaptive Settings Specs
- Assistive Hardware Design
- Remediation Projects
Portfolio
Stories Told Through Design
NAMI
Marketing & Advertising
Designed assets for campaigns such as social media graphics, flyers, bus posters, and physical billboards.
Autism Talks
End-to-End Brand Identity System
Logo Design, Visual Guidelines, Print Collateral, Responsive Web Design.
360 Outdoors
Multichannel Brand Collateral
A cohesive visual language that scales from a 2-inch t-shirt tag to a 40-foot billboard.
Little Ash Girl
Print & Publication
A single, print-ready file encompassing the front cover, back cover, and spine with precise bleed and margin settings.
How I Bring Your Deisgns To Life
My Process
Each project begins with curiosity. I want to understand your story. What inspires you, what barriers you face, and what you want people to feel when they experience your brand.
From there, I build intentionally: designs that are both beautiful and functional, thoughtful and clear. My process is rooted in connection, because design should never just be seen, it should be felt.
Why Designing For Accessibility Matters
Accessibility is advocacy. It’s how we say, you belong here.
Yet one in four adults lives with a disability in a world where most spaces, online and off, still aren’t built with them in mind. That lack of access isn’t about ability, it’s about exclusion.
If you’ve ever struggled to read small text, navigate confusing layouts, or feel unseen by design, it’s not you, it’s the system. The internet wasn’t made to fit everyone, but it can change. And you deserve to be part of that change, to exist online without barriers, frustration, or invisibility.
Inclusive Design
Accessibility in Mind
WCAG Standards
Built for Access
Clear & Readable
Easy to Navigate
Progressive
Future-Proof
Look, my boss is great, but he can be a total nightmare to design for. He’s fussy and changes his mind every five seconds. I was dreading the whole process, but they were a total lifesaver. Instead of making me play "middleman," Esmerelda just talked to me directly and broke everything down in plain English.
I’ve worked with Esmerelda on a few projects now, and I’m always blown away by how much they care about the stuff most designers just ignore. We’ll be halfway through a design and she'll stop and say, “Wait, how is someone using a screen reader going to handle this?” or “That contrast isn’t going to work for everyone.”
Chunky Unicorn
Design That Connects
Spaces That Include.
You matter. How you see, feel, and move through the world matters. You deserve a web experience that doesn’t feel like it was built for everyone else. That’s why meeting your accessibility needs will always be at the heart of what I do.
Together, we’ll bring your story to life and build your brand into something that meets your vision while showing who you are and why you started your business.
- What I Offer:
- Branding & Visual Identity
- Layout & Color Strategy
- Web & UX/UI Design
- Accessible Website Builds
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Development