about me
Hi, I’m Rebecca!
Strategic UX designer with extensive research experience specialising in complex, regulated products across financial services, insurance and enterprise SaaS. I love turning messy, ambiguous problems into clear, evidence‑based experiences that deliver meaningful, measurable impact.
I hold an MSc in User Experience Design from the Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT) and am building on a previous career in healthcare as a registered nurse.
”I changed careers to pursue my love and passion for design combined with my love of helping others”
My Story
I changed careers in 2020 after working for three years as a children’s nurse in Ireland and Australia. I realised the parts of nursing I loved most were understanding people, communicating clearly and improving systems – and that these skills were a natural fit for UX.
To make the transition, I completed a Level 7 Certificate in User Experience Design at DKIT, followed by an MSc in UX Design at IADT, where I graduated with First Class Honours in 2023.
Today, I bring the same empathy, rigour and calm under pressure from clinical environments into my UX work with banks, insurers and enterprise software teams.
Get To Know Me
I love to travel
I love animals
I like trying new foods
I like to paint and draw
I love music & audio books
I like to be fit and active
Related Experience
As a former nurse, I’ve seen first‑hand how confusing systems and poor communication can affect people when they’re at their most vulnerable. That experience strongly influences how I design.
Transferrable Skills
Quickly building trust and rapport with people from all backgrounds
Staying composed and decisive in high‑pressure, ambiguous situations
Synthesising information from multiple sources to make sound decisions
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and advocating for users’ needs
Staying organised and attentive to detail while juggling competing priorities
Mentoring
I’m passionate about giving back to the UX community and supporting designers who are earlier in their careers.
I volunteer as a mentor with the UX Tree mentorship programme, helping mentees grow their research and design skills, build confidence and see the impact of their work.
”Rebecca has a rare gift for making complex UX concepts feel approachable while still pushing you to think deeper. She challenged me in the best way possible, encouraging me to refine my research skills, trust my instincts, and most importantly, see the real impact of my work.”
Mentee feedback – Round 7
Student of The Year award IADT (2023)
Best Mentor Award UX Tree (Round 7 2024)
Best Mentor & Mentee Duo Award UX Tree (Round 7 2024)
A few things I love outside of work
Coffee
Walking my dogs
Visiting new places
Time with friends
Let’s chat
Open to Product / UX Designer roles in fintech, SaaS and other complex domains.
If you’d like to discuss potential professional opportunities, please contact me at RebeccalewisUXD@gmail.com
Things I love
Let’s chat
Open to Product / UX Designer roles in fintech, SaaS and other complex domains.
If you’d like to discuss potential professional opportunities, please contact me at RebeccalewisUXD@gmail.com