Christine Mekhail

Christine Mekhail is a skilled and passionate UX researcher and designer with a diverse background in design, focusing on user experience research and design.

She has a proven track record of creating user personas creatively and has experience in print design, website design, and UX design.

Christine has a special interest in researching user privacy and refining the usability of security controls, along with a keen eye for creating visually appealing designs with emphasis on detail, elegance, and efficiency.

With a strong foundation in user-centered copy creation and a thorough training in user research through the MA in HCI program at Carleton University, Christine is well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.

Her educational background includes a Masters in Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Marywood University, a Master's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction from Carleton University, and a BFA in Graphic Design from New Jersey City University.

Christine has held various positions in organizations such as Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada, Transport Canada, The Canadian Intellectual Property Office, and MediaSmarts among others, where she has leveraged her expertise in UX research and design.

She excels in user-centered research and design, with proficiency in tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Balsamiq, and Xd, and has practical experience in HTML, CSS, Axure, and a strong understanding of layout, typography, branding, and design roles in marketing.

Her professional journey includes roles like User Experience Researcher/Designer, UX Specialist, UX Researcher & UI Designer, Research Assistant, Interactive & User Experience Designer, Graphic and Web Designer, Senior Graphic Designer, and Freelance Graphic Designer.

Christine has previously worked at renowned publications such as Essence Magazine, W Magazine, Salon News Magazine, and Beauty Biz Magazine, gaining valuable experience and insights into the editorial and graphic design industry.