Gavin Keenan
User Experience Designer
Drexel University
University Marketing and Communications (UMAC)
Since 2023
As UX Designer, Gavin focuses on problem-solving through design and human interaction. He designs graphical user interfaces
Gavin graduated from Drexel University in 2025, where he obtained his MSI in Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience.
Thanks to years of photography, film-production, and work in diverse fields, Gavin had the opportunity to blend the visual requirements of Front-End design systems and usable technology.
Recent Work
User experience, interface, and strategic design for several Drexel University campaigns and initiatives.
Examples
Semester Calendars
Library search and library hours
Drexel Commencement site
Drexel Commencement site
This is Your Moment Site
Semester Co-Op Calendar selector
HCI Design
AI feature design to assist file retrieval
An AI widget that uses Natural Language Processing (NLP) to assist in document sorting and retrieval. Designed a new feature of 'Transparency Save' will suggest related documents based on keywords automatically generated by the AI offering better company-wide search.
Speculative AI Design: Transparency Save
Mobile App Design: "Stay Easy"
A hotel booking application for mobile
Overbearing sign-ups, poor search functionality, and confusing review of details will leave users to more likely leave the app then to go through the conversion tunnel. By improving these three areas, users are able to view more and book more hotels.
Photography
Take a glimpse into some of my visual pursuits in the vertical, and natural world!
