Hi! My name is Jamie Sawczyszyn.
I'm a UI/UX researcher and designer with a people-first mindset.
I'm a UI/UX researcher and designer with a people-first mindset.
As a UX researcher & designer based in Philly with 5+ years of experience, I've been helping small businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofits deliver better experiences. Lately, I've been contracting with law organizations at University of Pennsylvania and Temple University, both focused on public interest tech and social impact. Together, we've been using user research insights to improve their current systems, build accessible, scalable, design solutions, and strategize an impactful digital presence.
I am also on the board of the local chapter of a nationwide nonprofit named PhillyCHI as their community coordinator, speaking on panel discussions, running workshops, and building partnerships with other organizations to provide seasoned and budding UX professionals with community, career networking, workshops, and opportunities to gain new skills.
In my spare time, I love gardening with my cat, Bean, cooking elaborate meals, and doing martial arts. I am also building a community resources platform for the city of Philadelphia, aimed at providing the people of Philly an intuitive, user-centric, accessible, and highly filterable community connection resource.
I’ve led UX research and design for large-scale projects at mission-driven institutions—digging into user needs through interviews, audits, and prototyping in Figma.
Each project focused on making complex digital systems more intuitive, inclusive, and human-centered.
From whiteboards to workshops, I thrive in spaces where ideas spark and people connect. Whether I'm facilitating PhillyCHI events, conducting interviews, or leading design discussions, I bring energy, empathy, and structure to every room I’m in. These moments reflect the collaborative spirit and curiosity that fuel my work.
A few kind words from teammates and collaborators
"Jamie consistently delivers intuitive, visually engaging, and pixel-perfect designs, grounded in deep empathy for users and a strong sense of each project’s unique aesthetic. What sets her apart is her rare ability to understand complex technical requirements and translate them into comprehensive design specifications. She approaches projects holistically, recognizing the interconnectedness of design decisions and technical implementation, which keeps projects moving smoothly and collaboratively."
"Jamie has been so responsive and flexible while working on building our websites; making sure to keep our needs and the needs of our clients in the forefront of her mind, creating and delivering the perfect end product."
"Jamie played a key role in bringing the project to life. We were really counting on her, and she delivered. Incredible work—thank you so much. The team sends their deepest gratitude for everything leading up to RightsCon."
"You had better hire her."
Uncovering the why behind the what through interviews, observation, and critical analysis — always rooted in empathy and curiosity.
Translating insights into thoughtful flows, interfaces, and experiences. My process includes usability testing and heuristic evaluations to ensure designs aren’t just beautiful — they’re functional, intuitive, and accessible.
Designing and leading workshops, co-creation sessions, and community events that bring voices together and turn insights into action.
Championing digital justice, accessibility, and inclusive practices in every stage of the process — not as an afterthought, but as a foundation.
Zoom out, then build smart. Connecting dots across platforms, goals, and people to design solutions that scale and support long-term impact.
I’m always happy to chat about design, collaboration, or new ideas.