Hi! You can call me Val.

I’m a Minnesota native currently living in Minneapolis with my husband and rescue pup.

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I come to UX with a BA in Psychology and MS in HCI, both of which have shaped my approach to design. I am deeply interested in what makes people think and behave the way they do, and I love being able to craft solutions with this in mind.

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Prior to entering this field, I worked at a group home for mentally ill adults which taught me so much about the value of meeting people where they’re at and leading with kindness.

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Outside of work I love film photography, music, travel, gardening, and logic puzzles. I’m also an avid cook, baker, and cocktail maker.

Me

Right now I am...

Listening to:

Am I Just Living by SHEE

Eating at:

Small Hours in Minneapolis

Learning to:

DJ

© Valerie Pouti 2026 All Rights Reserved

Hi! You can call me Val.

I’m a Minnesota native currently living in Minneapolis with my husband and rescue pup.

​

I come to UX with a BA in Psychology and MS in HCI, both of which have shaped my approach to design. I am deeply interested in what makes people think and behave the way they do, and I love being able to craft solutions with this in mind.

​

Prior to entering this field, I worked at a group home for mentally ill adults which taught me so much about the value of meeting people where they’re at and leading with kindness.

​

Outside of work I love film photography, music, travel, gardening, and logic puzzles. I’m also an avid cook, baker, and cocktail maker.

Me

Right now I am...

Listening to:

Am I Just Living by SHEE

Eating at:

Small Hours in Minneapolis

Learning to:

DJ

© Valerie Pouti 2026 All Rights Reserved

Hi! You can call me Val.

I’m a Minnesota native currently living in Minneapolis with my husband and rescue pup.

​

I come to UX with a BA in Psychology and MS in HCI, both of which have shaped my approach to design. I am deeply interested in what makes people think and behave the way they do, and I love being able to craft solutions with this in mind.

​

Prior to entering this field, I worked at a group home for mentally ill adults which taught me so much about the value of meeting people where they’re at and leading with kindness.

​

Outside of work I love film photography, music, travel, gardening, and logic puzzles. I’m also an avid cook, baker, and cocktail maker.

Me

Right now I am...

Listening to:

Am I Just Living by SHEE

Eating at:

Small Hours in Minneapolis

Learning to:

DJ

© Valerie Pouti 2026 All Rights Reserved