SMcN UX
Shannon McNamara
Cross-functional UX and product design leader | Master’s degree, UX MICA ‘21
About
Case studies
“Any organisation looking for a UX professional who can successfully navigate complex environments, influence across disciplines, and translate super complex technical concepts into a meaningful user experience would be fortunate to have Shannon on their team. I would not hesitate to work with them again!”
- Ksenia Orehkov, Principal Product Manager, N-able
About me
Hi, I’m Shannon. At my core, I’m an artist with a science brain. To me, “user experience design” is less about design and more about strategy. It’s both an art and science - it’s the outcome of a research-driven strategic process that is useful almost anywhere tasks need to be done.
What I’ve done
- 17+ years of experience with UI / UX design as well as broadcast, motion, visual, web, and graphic design. I started out as a graphic designer and illustrator first (I’m also an artist in my free time).
- Specialized in system-level common user workflows, as well as specific points in user journeys such as purchase and onboarding, expansion and education, and support.
- Worked on a range of products from fully custom solutions to scaled enterprise-level product experiences.
What I do
- End-to-end product design starting from discovery and ideation based on data and research insights.
- Build Accessibility, scalability, and consistency standards across product functionality and visual design.
- Connect the dots across teams and leads the user experience perspective for product strategy between development, architecture, management, and any other stakeholders.
- Assists user research and testing strategy as well as execution according to time/budget restraints and ensures insights are shared and absorbed within broader teams.
- Establishes and improves internal design operations and being part of a team striving for the best possible experience for end users.
Professional experience
N-able Technologies
Senior UX designer
2021-2026
SMT Creative Studio
Senior designer
2016-2021
n+1 design studio
Designer / Animator
2012-2016
Information & Display Systems
Multimedia Designer
2009-2012
Case studies
A look at a few of my favorite projects- click through to dive in and see more.
Open Kitchen - live streaming cooking and recipe sharing
2021-22
A streaming solution for sharing recipes and cooking together during the pandemic.
Breakbites - building a work/life balance rewards system for employee wellness
2021
Get rewarded for taking a break - an app that builds healthy work habits.
N-able Marketplace and developer portal - bringing self service and API integration to IT tech stacks
2023-25
Product-led growth, self service and API dev access, scaling products by allowing developer contribution to enhance products with third party connections.
ESL One enhanced in-person digital experience - interactive displays for attendees
2017 - 18
A glimpse into eSports broadcast coverage and interactive media displays that enhance the event experience.
Tour the archives
Browse through some additional career highlights from all the way back to 2009.
Connect with me on LinkedIn
SMcN UX
Shannon McNamara
Cross-functional UX and product design leader | Master’s degree, UX MICA ‘21
About
Case studies
“Any organisation looking for a UX professional who can successfully navigate complex environments, influence across disciplines, and translate super complex technical concepts into a meaningful user experience would be fortunate to have Shannon on their team. I would not hesitate to work with them again!”
- Ksenia Orehkov, Principal Product Manager, N-able
About me
Hi, I’m Shannon. At my core, I’m an artist with a science brain. To me, “user experience design” is less about design and more about strategy. It’s both an art and science - it’s the outcome of a research-driven strategic process that is useful almost anywhere tasks need to be done.
What I’ve done
- 17+ years of experience with UI / UX design as well as broadcast, motion, visual, web, and graphic design. I started out as a graphic designer and illustrator first (I’m also an artist in my free time).
- Specialized in system-level common user workflows, as well as specific points in user journeys such as purchase and onboarding, expansion and education, and support.
- Worked on a range of products from fully custom solutions to scaled enterprise-level product experiences.
What I do
- End-to-end product design starting from discovery and ideation based on data and research insights.
- Build Accessibility, scalability, and consistency standards across product functionality and visual design.
- Connect the dots across teams and leads the user experience perspective for product strategy between development, architecture, management, and any other stakeholders.
- Assists user research and testing strategy as well as execution according to time/budget restraints and ensures insights are shared and absorbed within broader teams.
- Establishes and improves internal design operations and being part of a team striving for the best possible experience for end users.
Professional experience
N-able Technologies
Senior UX designer
2021-2026
SMT Creative Studio
Senior designer
2016-2021
n+1 design studio
Designer / Animator
2012-2016
Information & Display Systems
Multimedia Designer
2009-2012
Case studies
A look at a few of my favorite projects- click through to dive in and see more.
Open Kitchen - live streaming cooking and recipe sharing
2021-22
A streaming solution for sharing recipes and cooking together during the pandemic.
Breakbites - building a work/life balance rewards system for employee wellness
2021
Get rewarded for taking a break - an app that builds healthy work habits.
N-able Marketplace and developer portal - bringing self service and API integration to IT tech stacks
2023-25
Product-led growth, self service and API dev access, scaling products by allowing developer contribution to enhance products with third party connections.
ESL One enhanced in-person digital experience - interactive displays for attendees
2017 - 18
A glimpse into eSports broadcast coverage and interactive media displays that enhance the event experience.
Tour the archives
Browse through some additional career highlights from all the way back to 2009.
Connect with me on LinkedIn
SMcN UX
Shannon McNamara
Cross-functional UX and product design leader | Master’s degree, UX MICA ‘21
About
Case studies
“Any organisation looking for a UX professional who can successfully navigate complex environments, influence across disciplines, and translate super complex technical concepts into a meaningful user experience would be fortunate to have Shannon on their team. I would not hesitate to work with them again!”
- Ksenia Orehkov, Principal Product Manager, N-able
About me
Hi, I’m Shannon. At my core, I’m an artist with a science brain. To me, “user experience design” is less about design and more about strategy. It’s both an art and science - it’s the outcome of a research-driven strategic process that is useful almost anywhere tasks need to be done.
What I’ve done
- 17+ years of experience with UI / UX design as well as broadcast, motion, visual, web, and graphic design. I started out as a graphic designer and illustrator first (I’m also an artist in my free time).
- Specialized in system-level common user workflows, as well as specific points in user journeys such as purchase and onboarding, expansion and education, and support.
- Worked on a range of products from fully custom solutions to scaled enterprise-level product experiences.
What I do
- End-to-end product design starting from discovery and ideation based on data and research insights.
- Build Accessibility, scalability, and consistency standards across product functionality and visual design.
- Connect the dots across teams and leads the user experience perspective for product strategy between development, architecture, management, and any other stakeholders.
- Assists user research and testing strategy as well as execution according to time/budget restraints and ensures insights are shared and absorbed within broader teams.
- Establishes and improves internal design operations and being part of a team striving for the best possible experience for end users.
Professional experience
N-able Technologies
Senior UX designer
2021-2026
SMT Creative Studio
Senior designer
2016-2021
n+1 design studio
Designer / Animator
2012-2016
Information & Display Systems
Multimedia Designer
2009-2012
Case studies
A look at a few of my favorite projects- click through to dive in and see more.
Open Kitchen - live streaming cooking and recipe sharing
2021-22
A streaming solution for sharing recipes and cooking together during the pandemic.
Breakbites - building a work/life balance rewards system for employee wellness
2021
Get rewarded for taking a break - an app that builds healthy work habits.
N-able Marketplace and developer portal - bringing self service and API integration to IT tech stacks
2023 - 25
Product-led growth, self service and API dev access, scaling products by allowing developer contribution to enhance products with third party connections.
ESL One enhanced in-person digital experience - interactive displays for attendees
2017 - 18
A glimpse into eSports broadcast coverage and interactive media displays that enhance the event experience.
Tour the archives
Browse through some additional career highlights from all the way back to 2009.
Connect with me on LinkedIn
