Information — Ellie Joyce

About me

I believe design should be strategically utilized to improve the world and its systems through empathic curiosity. I have found a passion in understanding the “why” in design decisions and problem solving.

Currently studying Communication Design with a certificate in Design Thinking and Innovation at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP). Available for post-graduate opportunities beginning May 2027.

Experience

Strategy and Graphic Design Co-Op, The Recreation Club / Bruce Bolt (Fall 2026)

Design and Media Student Lead, University Honors Program (2023 – Present)

Insights and Future Foresight Analyst, NEXT Innovation Scholars (2025 – Present)

Innovation Studio Co-Op, Relish Works (Spring 2026)

UX Design and Research Co-Op, Openfield (Summer 2025)

Design Research Co-Op, The Live Well Collaborative (Spring, Fall 2024)

Clients

You can trust what others’ have to say

“She is curious in a way that is contagious and rigorous. She doesn't just want to know the answer; she wants to understand the landscape, the context, and what comes next. Her instinct to ask the right questions, to seek out perspectives she doesn't already have, and to synthesize across sources and stakeholders is something most professionals spend years developing.”
– Jason Autry, UHP Director of Honors Admissions and Marketing

“Ellie is already asking so many great questions that are far beyond so many beginner designers. Her natural curiosity and genuine empathy for users will be huge in her inevitable success.”
– Alex Hiser, Senior UX Designer at Openfield

“Ellie brings real ownership to the work. She has a strong show-don’t-tell mindset, ramps up quickly on complex projects, communicates clearly, and is a positive, energizing collaborator.”
– Aakanksha Aggarwal, Designer and Strategist at Relish Works

Some Extra

In my free time, I love to experiment. My current project has been mixed media animation (pictured above) and creating my tri-annual “semester recap” video montage. I enjoy live music, and counting down the days til I see Dominic Fike and Tame Impala in Denver this Fall. I am a lover of English Bulldogs and black coffee.