ABOUT ME
The tl';dr version
My Passion for Design
What I Bring to the Table
The Other Half of Me
I’m Debbie, an evidence-based product designer driven by curiosity and a love for making things make sense.
I’m currently designing in the legal tech space - tackling complex workflows and driven by an aging demographic - working to build thoughtful user-centered experienced to help people work smarter and more efficient.
My path into design started back in the Blogspot days, where I spent hours tinkering with blog themes just to get things right. That early obsession with form and function stuck with me - whether I’m deciding which app works for me best or hunting for a backpack that does all I need it to do (I have four right now, all with distinct purpose)!
I didn’t always work in design. In a previous career path, I was a high school teacher, department head, and competitive athlete — experiences that shape how I lead, collaborate, and communicate. I bring that same energy and drive into my design work, always focused on creating better, more purposeful experiences.
Today, I work across the full product lifecycle — from initial discovery and concept to launch and iteration. I design, manage project teams, and find a lot of joy in solving real problems with others.
When I’m not designing, you’ll find me hanging out with my partner and our dog, sipping a cuppaccino at a local café, or training at the gym — still chasing dreams of athletic glory.
Experience
Feb 2024 - Present
LawyerDoneDeal
Apr 2023 - Present
Debbie Lee Design
Aug 2023 - Oct 2023
Head of Physical Education and Health Department
Sep 2017 - Oct 2023
High School Teacher
Design for Realti, LDD’s main platform for real estate lawyers, leading UX research, managing project teams, and cross-functional collaboration to drive product execution.
Uses mixed-methods research to uncover user experience opportunities and works collaboratively across teams to support product development. Leads website design projects and builds design systems to ensure consistency and usability. Clients include Seneca College, GLOCAL Foundation of Canada, Ontario Women’s Intercollegiate Football Association, and more.
Managed complex operations and budgeting for a large-scale athletic program, demonstrating strong organizational and project management skills. Provided strategic leadership and collaborated with diverse stakeholders to create positive, user-centered experiences for student athletes
Taught and iterated on research-driven curriculum using technology and hands-on methods to enhance the student learning experience. Collaborated with educators and administrators to develop innovative solutions and designs tools that streamline workflows, improving efficiency and accuracy for teachers.