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Natalie Alpers
Hi, I’m Natalie. Nice to meet you!
I’m currently a Product Designer at IGNIS Technologies, a Bridger Aerospace company, where we’re working to bring modern technology into the world of wildland firefighting. Many of the tools firefighters use today are outdated or disconnected, and I’m driven by the challenge of designing intuitive, reliable solutions that make their jobs safer and more efficient. Helping people has always been at the core of my work, and it’s incredibly fulfilling to know that the designs I create can make a real difference in the field.
What excites me most about design is how it combines creativity, empathy, and problem-solving. I love diving into the details of how people think and work, then turning those insights into experiences that feel simple and natural. For me, good design is invisible. It just works, and it helps people focus on what really matters.
When I’m not creating or solving problems, you can find me at a concert, checking out a new coffee shop, walking my dog, or cooking!
Thanks for stopping by! Feel free to connect and send a message :)
Skills.
Product design
Adobe creative suite
UX research
Visual design
Project management
Figma
Web design
Interactive prototyping
HTML / CSS
Interface design
Shortcut
Problem-solving
Microsoft office
Creative strategy
Miro
Experience.
IGNIS Technologies, a Bridger Aerospace company
Product designer | January 2023 - Present
Sole Product Designer at a tech startup developing a mobile application for wildland firefighters. Collaborate closely with engineers and product specialists to design intuitive, field-ready user experiences that simplify complex workflows. Responsible for the entire design process, including research, user personas, wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and user testing. Established and maintain a scalable design system to ensure consistency and efficiency across the product. Balance user needs with technical feasibility to create clear, functional, and impactful solutions for critical field operations.
Freelancer
Web designer, communication designer | September 2020 - Present
Led projects from concept to delivery by managing tasks, timelines, and client communication in Basecamp while developing visual presentations to pitch ideas. Designed user-centered digital experiences through research, user flows, and low to high fidelity wireframes. Created cohesive brand identities and marketing materials, including logos, brochures, social media assets, and interface designs, by translating client visions into effective visual strategies informed by competitive analysis and defined brand attributes.
Intersect LA
Project lead, UX/UI designer, visual designer | November 2021 - March 2023
Designed and developed a range of digital and print materials for diverse clients, including a full website redesign for a popular Boise bakery through a site audit, mood board creation, original content, and photography. Produced letterhead designs for a Pasadena law firm that reflected their brand colors, principles, and values. Created logos, podcast covers, birthday cards, and websites tailored to client goals over the past two years.
Let's work together!
As a Product Designer, I am eager and excited to be entering this creative space. I can't wait to see where my career takes me and what I am able to accomplish with driven, hard-working individuals around me. Hope to hear from you soon!
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