About

Hello and thank you for visiting my site!

My name is Madalyn Purcell (she/her), and I am a User Experience Designer @ Boeing in Seattle, Washington. Previously, I was a Senior User Experience Designer @ Forum One, where I worked with non-profits and government organizations to create delightful user experiences.

My alma mater

I graduated from the University of Michigan School of Information with a Bachelor of Science in Information ('17). For my BSI degree, I specialized in User Experience Design.

Go blue!

During my years at UMich, I was a photographer for the Michiganensian Yearbook and I worked at the front desk of the Science Learning Center. I was the Publicity Chair for Fundraising for the student organization Active Minds at the University of Michigan. I also started a new student organization and mental health magazine called Mentality Magazine, serving as Editor in Chief and co-founder.

My life mottos

Get messy, take chances, and make rainbows.

Design (and human rights) empowers the world.

Teamwork makes the dream work.

My Strengths

Provided by Gallup Strengths Finder

Strategic

I create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, I can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.

Learner

I have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. The process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites me.

Ideation

I am fascinated by ideas. I am able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena.

Intellection

I am characterized by my intellectual activity. I am introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions.

Maximizer

I focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. I seek to transform something strong into something superb.

Empathy

I can sense other people’s feelings by imagining myself in others’ lives or situations.

Individualization

I am intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. I have a gift for figuring out how different people can work together productively.

Futuristic

I am inspired by the future and what could be. I energize others with my visions of the future.

Fun Facts

I love board game nights, especially strategy games.
I often host murder mystery parties with friends.
I enjoy spending time outside - hiking, skiing - you name it, I’ve probably tried it.