Faith smiling outdoors, wearing a T-shirt with a castle design, green-tinted hair, standing in front of a wooden fence.

Hi! I’m Faith!

I’m a product designer based in San Antonio, Texas, with nearly five years of experience, backed by over 19 years in visual design. I’m passionate about crafting thoughtful, beautiful, story-driven design solutions grounded in data and built to solve real problems. Thanks for stopping by, and welcome to my portfolio!

Audiobook interface on smartphone.

Here’s some of my work

Audio Player: An end-to-end mobile app audio feature

O'Reilly Media, Inc., is a learning company that offers books, courses, and audiobooks through its online platform. To better support users who prefer audio learning, especially on the go, the company designed the audiobook experience with a mobile-first approach.

Read the audio player case study


A laptop displaying the new Grouper Directory interface.

The Directory: A Core Feature for Grouper

Grouper is an insurance-based benefit for senior citizens whose mission is to promote healthy living through social connection. Members can browse and join interest-based groups, then meet in person through shared activities, fostering meaningful relationships over time.

Read the directory case study


A computer screen displaying the product detail page of an O'Reilly Media badging course.

Badging Initiative: Recognizing learner achievements

O'Reilly Media has enhanced its structured learning with credentialed online courses that support professional growth. Digital badges are issued to recognize and track learner achievements.

Read about the badging initiative

Companies I’ve Worked With

Image displaying multiple company logos, including Archies Coffee, Atascosa, Bucks & BBQ, Danley Restoration, Disney College Program, Epic Endurance Training, Remuda Equine Media, Grouper, Hunters Extravaganza, K12, O'Reilly, Purpose Race Events, Ranch Investments, SAMMinistries, Scallywompus, and Texas Trophy Hunters.

What People Are Saying

I had the pleasure of working with Faith at Grouper, and it’s been clear from day one that she’s a rising star in the world of UX design. Faith brings a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to everything she does. Her ability to deliver pixel-perfect designs while also keeping the bigger picture in mind is truly impressive. There is never just one option, Faith does her homework and works through several options as well as accompanying recommendations. Faith drives towards alignment with Engineering and Product, always working towards the best user experience.
She has a strong grasp of usability and is able to design for varying demographics. Whether she’s working through high-level product concepts or fine-tuning individual interactions, Faith approaches each task with focus, empathy, and a deep commitment to excellence. Any team would be lucky to have her.

— direct manager

Faith is without a doubt one of the most driven designers I've ever worked with. Her design abilities coupled with her desire to understand problems makes her an indispensable part of any team. She is always willing to learn, adapt, and get things done.

I look forward to seeing what else she does in the future, knowing it will always be thoughtful and successful.

— direct manager

Faith earnestly seeks to solve users' problems through beautiful product design. Her eye for detail and precision will be an asset to her projects and teams. Unafraid to ask questions, Faith's desire to learn and grow benefit every project she tackles.

— project manager

I had the pleasure of managing Faith during her time as a Product Designer at Element3Health/Grouper, and I can confidently say she is an incredibly talented and reliable designer. From the start, she brought a creative yet practical approach to every project, consistently delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Faith has a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of user experience. She always balances creativity with functionality, ensuring that the design not only looks great but works seamlessly for the end user. Her ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers and product managers, made her an invaluable asset to our team.

What stands out the most about Faith is her proactive attitude. She's never afraid to ask questions, suggest improvements, or deep dive into problem-solving when faced with challenges. She approaches feedback with a growth mindset, always eager to learn and improve.

Above all, Faith is a pleasure to work with—professional, approachable, and always ready to contribute to the team’s success. I highly recommend her for any design role; she has the skills, drive, and attitude to thrive anywhere.

— direct manager

Working with Faith was an absolute pleasure. She’s a talented designer with a keen user-centered mindset and the ability to create work that is both visually compelling and highly functional. In addition to her design expertise, Faith is also an exceptional teammate, always open to collaboration and ready to share thoughtful feedback to help raise the bar for everyone around her. Her professionalism, dependability, and consistently high-quality output make her an invaluable asset to any team.

— product designer teammate

Faith possesses exceptional talent, skill, and insight into graphic design. She's also very knowledgeable on photography and press preparation, too. When I first met Faith, she immediately impressed me because she always asked the right questions to the editorial staff, as well as advertising clients. Her attention to detail and her commitment to the task at hand makes her a top-level asset to any project.
I witnessed her evolution from staff graphic designer to art director for The Journal of Texas Trophy Hunters. She's not one to rest on her laurels. She's constantly challenging herself and her skills. I knew I could always count on her to bring more ideas to the table, and never settle for anything less than her best effort in any collaborative project.

— associate editor

Contact Me

I am open to contract and full time. Please contact me if you’re interested in working together!

fpena1010@gmail.com
(210) 744-5017

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