Anika Bausom
Consultant II, Desert
I am excited to join the IDX team at Neudesic. I am a user experience and visual designer with over 12 years of experience. I have a passion for projects that help people improve their lives and word. I just finished my Masters in User Experience from ASU, where I previously got degrees in Psychology and Visual Design. I love learning, and continue to do so by being part of professional organizations and local meetup groups including: AIGA AZ, PHXDW, UXPA, IxDA, PHXUX, and UX in AZ. I grew up in a small town in Minnesota and moved to Arizona to attend ASU. I decided to stay here because the winters are so much nicer. I like to read, hike, and watch Marvel movies. My husband and I live in Scottsdale with our cat and two dogs. We are in the middle of what he tells me is a 15-year house remodel. How to pronounce my name: Anika rhymes with Monica, Bausom rhymes with Awesome.
If you had to describe yourself using four words, it would be…
- Creative
- Curious
- Conscientious
- Collaborative
What is your favorite weekend trip?
My husband and I love to head north to get out of the heat in the Phoenix summers. Favorite spots include Flagstaff, Sedona, and Prescott. It's nice to go somewhere we can be in nature and go hiking, but also be near a town with interesting shops and history. We always bring our dogs, so restaurants with dog-friendly patios are a must!
Sharing our core values is very important to us. What does Passion, Discipline, Innovation, Teaming and Integrity mean to you?
Passion: Passion is loving and being enthusiastic about what you do. I get excited and feel fulfilled when I can help clients solve problems. Discipline: Discipline is consistently doing your best work and striving to be better. I don't know how to work any other way. Innovation: Innovation is about cultivating curiosity and finding creative solutions. This is the goal of any designer. Teaming: A collaborative and supportive team is the most important thing to me in a job. I think if we work together, we will all be more successful. Integrity: Integrity is about doing what is right. Ethics is not taught formally in design and CS disciplines, but is a topic I have been studying recently and believe we should always consider in our work.