Summer Zien Peterson

Product Design

☁︎

UX Research

☁︎

Graphic Design

☁︎

Human Factors

☁︎

Illustration

☁︎

Product Design ☁︎ UX Research ☁︎ Graphic Design ☁︎ Human Factors ☁︎ Illustration ☁︎

Sequoia

user research | UI/UX | app design | psychology

Task management and organization, tailored to individuals with Executive Dysfunction.

Cost Calculator

UI/UX | web app design | end-to-end development

A complex algorithm transformed into a easy-to-use tool: See my design process from user research to an interactive prototype.

Artichouette

product design | construction | welding | 3D art

An innovative floor lamp designed and welded from scratch. This is an ongoing project, with updates posted regularly.

Sketchbook

drawing | illustration | exploration

Take a look inside my drawing practice! I like to draw portraits, study anatomy, and more.

A cartoon drawing of Summer Peterson

Hi, I’m Summer Z.

I’m a designer and visual storyteller who is passionate about bridging the gap between user and tool through intuitive and positive design. My work emphasizes accessibility, transparency, and originality.

I know what it’s like to be an edge case user: As a leftie, I spent years of my childhood frustrated with basic tools before I realized they weren’t poorly designed - they just weren’t designed for me! This inspired an early awareness about who our world is designed for and why.

Today, as a student studying product design and visual communication, I am exploring the ways in which technology can expand our experience with, and connection to, the world. In doing so, I hope to create a more usable and comfortable place for all. So if you’re like me and you’re passionate about designing a better world, let’s connect!