Summer Zien Peterson

Product Design

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UX Research

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Graphic Design

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Human Factors

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Illustration

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Product Design ☁︎ UX Research ☁︎ Graphic Design ☁︎ Human Factors ☁︎ Illustration ☁︎

Sequoia

user research | UI/UX | app design | psychology

Task management and organization, tailored to individuals with Executive Dysfunction.

Cost Calculator

UI/UX | web app design | end-to-end development

A complex algorithm transformed into a easy-to-use tool: See my design process from user research to an interactive prototype.

Artichouette

product design | construction | welding | 3D art

An innovative floor lamp designed and welded from scratch. This is an ongoing project, with updates posted regularly.

Sketchbook

drawing | illustration | experimentation

Take a look inside my drawing practice! I like to draw portraits, study anatomy, and more.

Hi, I’m Summer Z.

I’m a designer and visual storyteller who is passionate about bridging the gap between user and tool through intuitive and positive design. My work emphasizes accessibility, transparency, and originality.

I know what it’s like to be an edge case user: As a leftie, I spent years of my childhood frustrated with with basic tools before I realized they weren’t poorly designed - they just weren’t designed for me. This inspired an early awareness about why our world is designed the way that it is, and who it’s designed for.

Today, as a student studying product design and visual communication, I am exploring original and creative ways to make the world a more comfortable place for everyone. So if you’re like me and you’re passionate about using design to change the world, let’s connect!