Hey, I'm Ian!

Hey,
I'm Ian!

I'm a student at the University of Minnesota; where I study how to design
engaging and impactful user experiences. I'll be graduating in May of 2025!

I'm a student at the University of Minnesota; where I study how to design engaging and impactful user experiences. I'll be graduating in May of 2025!

Quick note

I firmly believe that design isn't something AI can generate. Design is a human centric art that AI will never be able to fully grasp. A deep understanding of your user's culture, how to make them feel included, and acceptance are the core factors for UX.

Featured projects

For a little over a year and a half now, I’ve been studying User Interface, User Experience, and Service Design. My main strengths come from my passion to this field. Besides my studies, I love to take pictures, play video games, and spend time in nature!

IKEA Home Builder

2024

School

A mixed reality home designer service that would be placed within IKEA stores.

Skull Candy Website Redesign

2023

School

A complete redesign of the brand Skull Candy's website.

VSWeb

2023

School

A web based platform that allows developers to chat with GitHub Copilot and quickly test code. My first solo project.

In-Progress projects

Museum+

School

In Progress

An experience enhancer that enables users to build and share custom tours at a museum. My biggest project yet.

Nature Restoration Specialty Camp

School

In Progress

A new way for kids to learn about their local ecosystem.

Pokédex

Personal

In Progress

A challenge for myself to design what I think a "good" pokédex is.

Retired Projects

Hostel Finder

Retired

A simple travel app that finds and recommends nearby hostels.

NexUs

Retired

Mixed reality business cards.

Ian Matenaer

ian@matenaer.net