Hi, I’m Olivia Dennehy — a UX designer passionate about accessibility, user empathy, and thoughtful digital experiences.
From school websites to award-winning hackathon projects, I’ve designed intuitive, responsive interfaces across web and mobile — with a focus on iOS and Material Design standards. I thrive on making technology more inclusive, blending solid user research with a strong eye for accessible design. Whether I’m presenting to teams or prototyping user flows, I bring energy, clarity, and a deep commitment to creating experiences that truly serve the people who use them.
Yikes! This is one of my first Javascript websites in a freshman year class project. It features moveable text, textboxes, hoverable color-changing text, and my enthusiasm for orange.
I was brand new to web design in this era. I was still focused on becoming a developer. My passion for the UX/UI field started to grow from here.
A year after declaring Human-Centered Computing in my 2nd year at RIT, I landed my first internship at Enel X. Enel is company that creates innovation solutions for the energy sector. There I was tasked with maintaining the most comprehensive Figma Design Library I've ever seen. I also assisted in designing the Beta version of a new comprehensive sales tool- Optima.
To the right you can see a small but important part of the tool, the icons! I designed a unique set of icons that focused on giving users a visual that they can intuitvley discern.
In March 2026 I worked with a local politician running for office to establish a high-impact visual identity and a versatile logo to serve as the foundation for her campaign. The aim was to create a design that is simple and professional yet bold enough to stand out against conventional competitors. By utilizing a vibrant navy, clear blue, and lime green palette, the project sought to achieve maximum readability and modern appeal, ensuring the campaign remains memorable across both print and digital platforms while meeting the highest accessibility standards for all demogrpahics of voters.
The process began with a thorough design brief to align vision and preferences, followed by three rounds of collaborative revisions. We explored various concepts, including circular emblems and "Factory Pomo" styles - before finalizing a clean, straightforward, modern logo that emphasizes “Sally Hebert” and the clear call to action: “Let's Flip House District 94!” The final emblem - inspired by the direct imagry of flipping the iconic arched house seatting arrangment - delivers a sentiment of confidence and empowerment, providing the strategic competitive edge needed to capture voter attention and build long-term brand recognition.
Check out my recent favorite projects below:
An app that utilizes the unique acoustic environments of the cityscape to create an itinerary of things to do built around the music scene of the city.
Internship research capstone and presentation design showcase.
A playable modern spin on tamagotchi starring RIT's beloved mascot Balloon Ritchie made with Figma and Spline.
An interactive innovative twist on a personal dashboard. Each item on my bookshelf reveals a statistic that informs my day and embraces my identity.