Hey there!

I'm Pam.

Based in Portland, Oregon, I'm a UI/UX designer with a background in creative design, strategy, advertising, and marketing. Detail-oriented, skilled in creativity and problem solving, I'm dedicated to merging the foundations of brand identity with UX/UI design to create elevated user experiences.

In my free time you might find me walking our sheepadoodle Lucy, or more than likely, playing tug because she is a tug FIEND! I also enjoy running, playing piano, and roasting my own coffee beans. The Pacific Northwest isn't for everyone, but for those of us who love the rain, it's the perfect place for my family and myself to call home.

Pamela Golafshar headshot

My career

With a solid foundation in traditional and digital design, I have 20 years of experience as a multidisciplinary visual designer. My interests include mentorship, collaboration and continuous learning.

As a self-taught designer, I discovered a love for design while creating posters and album art for my band. I've lived in four different countries and have always challenged myself to learn more about my craft and the world around me. I'm currently continuing my journey by going back to school, working on a Bachelor's degree in User Experience Design.

Product Design
UX Design
UI Design
UX Research
Art Direction
Graphic Design
Brand Identity
Strategy
Freelance
UI/UX Designer, Art Director
Nov 2022 — present
Clario
Design Director
Aug 2022 — Nov 2022
Six Degrees
Sr. Art Director
Sep 2019 — Aug 2022
ITA Group
Creative Director
Jun 2018 — Mar 2019
Education
  • Lesley University
    BS in Design for User Experience
    Completion: Summer 2027
  • Greenville University
    Music Theory & Composition
    1996-1997
  • George Fox University
    Piano Performance
    1994-1996
Design Skills
  • Branding & Identity
  • Creative Direction
  • Art Direction
  • UI/UX
  • Creative strategy
  • Environmental Graphics
  • Typography
  • Packaging
  • Illustration
  • Book/Editorial Design
  • Poster Design
  • Web Design
Design tools
  • Figma
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • After Effects
  • XD
  • HTML + CSS
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Suite