Jane Mountain

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About Jane Mountain

The goal of every digital experience is the same — to take the user on a journey. Sometimes it's a linear path that leads directly from point A to B. Sometimes it’s a choose-your-own-adventure, with myriad outcomes depending on what decisions are made along the way.(Sometimes it ends when the user throws their device out the window in a rage.) My own path has been anything but linear; my suite of skills doesn't fit into a neat little box. For half of my professional life, I've been immersed in the world of UX design, helping businesses create better journeys for their users. Millions of people have used the products I designed for employers such as Disney, AT & T, and Movies.com. I've spent the other half arranging words in a way that helps readers make sense of complex concepts. Millions of readers have used my writing to plan amazing vacations, become more informed on a tricky subject, or make a little more sense of the world around them. Of course, these two worlds are inextricably intertwined. Great UX is reliant on precise word choice. Content can only be king when propped up by its faithful courtiers, functional UX and elegant design. Or, as Dr. Seuss put it: “Words and pictures are yin and yang. Married, they produce a progeny more interesting than either parent.” — Dr Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel) The yin and yang of my career are seamlessly united by one question. How can I make this journey better for the user? Selected skills: • Full suite of UX design tools & deliverables • Explaining tricky concepts in simple terms • Finding creative solutions to seemingly insoluble problems • Explain the reasoning behind design solutions to project stakeholders • Leaping tall buildings in a single bound Want to create a better journey for your users? Let's chat!