Cody Rouse | Portfolio

About Me

Hi, I'm Cody Rouse, a UX Designer and technology professional with a passion for accessibility and user-centered design. I believe that websites and applications should be easy, intuitive, and fun for all users, regardless of ability.

My senior thesis focused on the **importance of accessibility in digital learning resources**, reinforcing my belief that good design should be inclusive. I love the creative side of UX design and enjoy solving complex problems by crafting experiences that feel effortless.

I am currently a UX generalist, working across research, wireframing, prototyping, and interface design. My goal is to transition into full-time UX design, building responsive websites and applications that adapt to all devices and user needs.

Skills

UX/UI Design
Accessibility & Inclusive Design
Figma & Prototyping
UX Research & Usability Testing
Wireframing & Information Architecture
HTML & CSS
Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
Microsoft Office & Organizational Management
Technical Writing & Communication

Education

Kennesaw State University – Graduation: December 2024

Major: Interdisciplinary Studies | Minor: Technical Communication | Focus: Leadership

Relevant Coursework:

UX Design
Communication Theory
Technical Writing
Web Development
Leadership

Awards:

President’s List – Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024
2nd Place in Georgia Association of Teachers of Japanese Annual Speech Contest (Category II, 2022)

Experience

Premier Printing Solutions

Manager of Customer Service and Technical Communication (June 2023 – Present)

Ensure high-quality interactions with customers.
Manage orders, vendor quotes, and artwork proofing.
Provide daily job status updates and maintain client storefronts.

j5create

Technical Support Representative (March 2022 – June 2023)

Assisted customers via phone, chat, and ticketing system.
Wrote bug reports and escalated issues to development teams.
Created multimedia guides for software and product usage.

Target

Food & Beverage Expert (July 2010 – August 2020)

Provided excellent customer service and issue resolution.
Trained new employees in customer service procedures.
Consistently exceeded sales and customer satisfaction goals.

Project Gallery

Meals Made Easy

A simple, no-nonsense recipe app that lets you quickly find recipes and add ingredients to a shopping list or grocery order.

Un-Essay

Scotty's Animals

Assignments

Prototype

Final Project