Jennifer Smith is a designer, educator, and author. She has authored more than 20 books on digital
design and creative software tools. She provides consulting and training services across a wide range
of industries, including working with software developers, magazine publishers, catalog and online
retailers, as well as some of the biggest names in fashion, apparel, and footwear design. When not
writing or consulting, you’ll fi nd her delivering professional development workshops for colleges and
universities.



Jennifer also works extensively in the fi eld of web usability and user experience design. Jennifer works
alongside application developers and web developers to create engaging and authentic experiences
for users on mobile devices, tablets, and traditional computers. She has twice been named a Most
Valuable Professional by Microsoft for her work in user experience (UX), user interface (UI) design fi elds,
and her leadership in educating users on how to integrate design and development skills.