Madeline Webster
(maa • duh • leyn, “like the dictionary”) noun
A Philly-based product manager and UX designer, with a multidisciplinary background in computer science and social anthropology. Passionate about bridging gaps of accessibility between people and their products.
Hello! My name is Madeline, and I am (disappointingly) not an heiress to a dictionary empire. I am, however, a Philadelphia-based product manager and user experience designer, with a B.S. in Computer Science, a minor in Anthropology, and a concentration in Peace, Justice, and Human Rights from Haverford College.
Dedicated to the pursuit of tech justice and equity, I specialize in using human-centric design approaches to help craft accessible, impactful, and purpose-driven products. With educational foundations in advanced coding, ethnographic research, and design justice methodologies, I strive to use my unique background to collaborate directly with diverse communities in order to innovate in ways which genuinely enhance the lives of others.
Projects, Products, People.
Some of my featured portfolio work—a reflection of my interdisciplinary background…
Hubspace In-App Feedback Feature
Product Management, UX Research and Ideation, UI Design
Designed and owned in-app feedback feature for Home Depot’s Hubspace mobile app — from initial concept creation to actualized UI implementation. Design efforts were centered around re-directing user feedback from app store reviews directly to developers.
HAUTE, Community Based Startup
Pitch Ideation, Community Co-Design, Brand Development, Web and UX Design
Co-founder and former CTO of start-up HAUTE — a fashion collective dedicated to uplifting local designers from underrepresented industry backgrounds. Developed over two years, from initial SEED funding to fully-realized foundation concept, website, and expansive designer network.
Design Justice and Repair Ethics Research
Scholarly Research and Writing, Presentation, Community Teaching
Conducted advanced research exploring connections between design justice and restorative justice methodologies, advocating for the decolonization of modern design practices and fostering of more equitable product development. Several months of work culminated in an in-depth capstone research paper and defense presentation.
