JOE NORKUS DESIGN
Joe Norkus

I'm a UI/UX designer in Richmond, VA, passionate about collaborating on custom, user-centered web experiences. In my recent roles at Elephant Insurance and Compare.com, I specialized in optimizing customer journeys and web portals in the Insurtech sector. My approachable style and commitment to quality help me turn complex concepts into simple, intuitive designs focused on the user.

Some Recent Projects

Elephant Insurance Claims Journey on iPhone

Elephant Insurance Claims Journey

Role: Sr. Ux Designer/Front-end Developer

Scope: Redesign the customer claims journey to match updated branding and improve flow for a better user experience and increased completion rate.

Skills: User Research (user testing, journey mapping). Design (prototyping, Figma, Adobe XD). Front-end Development (HTML, CSS).

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Compare.com redesign on phone

Compare.com

Role: Sr. Ux Designer

Scope: Redesign of the Compare.com website to update branding, improve user experience and increase quote start rate.

Skills:

  • Research: competitor analysis, persona creation, user testing, A/B Testing
  • Design: branding refresh, wire-framing, prototyping, Figma, Adobe XD, PhotoShop
  • Front-end Development: (HTML, CSS, WordPress PHP)

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Apparent Insurance Customer Journey

Role: Sr. Ux Designer/Front-end Developer

Scope: Redesign of the customer journey to match updated branding, improve user experience and increase completion rate.

Skills: User Research (user testing, journey mapping). Design (prototyping, Figma, Adobe XD). Front-end Development (HTML, CSS).

desktop prototype mobile prototype

Apparent Insurance is a car insurance provider tailored to parents, offering flexible plans designed to meet the needs of diverse family types while simplifying insurance for busy parents.

For this project, I redesigned the Apparent Insurance customer journey to align with their refreshed brand identity. Unlike the more traditional aesthetic of the Elephant brand, Apparent's branding embraces a playful and whimsical tone, which I incorporated throughout the user journey. The redesign ensured a cohesive experience that not only resonated with their target audience but also reinforced their approachable and family-focused ethos.

My Process

Role & Collaboration:

As a Senior UX Designer, I work within an Agile framework, collaborating closely with development teams, product owners, business stakeholders, and marketing. This ensures impactful web experiences for both internal and customer-facing platforms.

Iterative Workflow:

My process involves continuous cycles of:

Design Philosophy:

I apply Design Thinking to deeply understand user needs and predict how design solutions will impact their experience. I advocate for users by leveraging qualitative and quantitative feedback to inform design decisions.

Technical Skills:

This ensures my solutions are functional, user-centered, and aligned with user expectations.

Contact Me:

I'm currently available for full-time and freelance work.

Email: joenorkus@gmail.com

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