Rachel Kamelhar | Director of UX at Chefman & CHEF iQ
Denae [Conover] is a highly skilled visual designer whom I have had the privilege of working with for over two years. Denae is not only a talented designer but also a true team player. Her personable and friendly nature fosters a collaborative work environment, making her an asset to any project.
Denae’s desire to succeed and dedication to her craft is evident in her work. Over the time I worked with Denae, she created many delightful illustrations, animations, icons and user interface designs. She was also responsible for working on and maintaining a growing design system.
I have no doubt Denae will be an asset in any role she undertakes as a visual designer. Her design skills, team spirit and determination make her an outstanding employee!
Denae’s desire to succeed and dedication to her craft is evident in her work. Over the time I worked with Denae, she created many delightful illustrations, animations, icons and user interface designs. She was also responsible for working on and maintaining a growing design system.
I have no doubt Denae will be an asset in any role she undertakes as a visual designer. Her design skills, team spirit and determination make her an outstanding employee!
Working with Denae means more than just working with an extremely talented UI designer.
When I was working on a pitch deck for CHEF iQ, Denae true talent came to light. Denae proposed the overall layout of the pitch deck which we used in the final version. Every iteration and every feedback she gave, made the deck even better. She proposed the visuals, ensured that we stayed on brand, and was great at providing constructive feedback.
While our pitch deck was a collaborative effort, it is without a doubt that the deck's current quality owes an immense debt to Denae's contributions.
Her impact goes even further. Denae revamped our mobile app UI - Home Feed , User Profile, and more - leaving stakeholders like myself and the CEO, profoundly impressed, as it was a major milestone since the initial launch of CHEF iQ in 2020.
Sometimes, we may think we can't do any better but Denae was always up to the challenge to prove otherwise.
Know this when I say that anyone that has a chance to work with Denae will know what it means to work with genuine talent. Creative brilliance, attention to detail, and dedication to excellence make her a true asset to any team.
When I was working on a pitch deck for CHEF iQ, Denae true talent came to light. Denae proposed the overall layout of the pitch deck which we used in the final version. Every iteration and every feedback she gave, made the deck even better. She proposed the visuals, ensured that we stayed on brand, and was great at providing constructive feedback.
While our pitch deck was a collaborative effort, it is without a doubt that the deck's current quality owes an immense debt to Denae's contributions.
Her impact goes even further. Denae revamped our mobile app UI - Home Feed , User Profile, and more - leaving stakeholders like myself and the CEO, profoundly impressed, as it was a major milestone since the initial launch of CHEF iQ in 2020.
Sometimes, we may think we can't do any better but Denae was always up to the challenge to prove otherwise.
Know this when I say that anyone that has a chance to work with Denae will know what it means to work with genuine talent. Creative brilliance, attention to detail, and dedication to excellence make her a true asset to any team.
I had the pleasure of collaborating with Denae at CHEF IQ, and can only say good things about her. She is always open to learning/improving, always shows up with good energy, and is an absolute delight to work with.
I think she has a unique point of view and came up with really cool and functional designs on the projects we've worked together. I think she'll add value to any design team she's a part of.
It's also worth noting we worked on design systems and components together and she's made solid contributions in that area.
I think she has a unique point of view and came up with really cool and functional designs on the projects we've worked together. I think she'll add value to any design team she's a part of.
It's also worth noting we worked on design systems and components together and she's made solid contributions in that area.
Maitrayee Sohni | UX Designer & Researcher
Denae and I worked together at CHEFMAN for over two years. Denae was an absolute pleasure to work with and her exceptional skills always shone through in her work. Her designs were brilliant, creative, and thoughtfully delivered.
We collaborated on many projects together and Denae was always my best team member in any job. She was not only mindful of her responsibilities but also dependable during times of crisis. Her illustrations increased user engagement in the CHEF iQ app and her designs made the smart cooker display screen more engaging.
As the only UI designer for the CHEF iQ app, Denae gracefully handled all the design system and task hand-off workloads while also working with me to create the quarterly newsletter for CHEFMAN. Denae is an excellent team member, an exceptional designer, and a fast learner.
We collaborated on many projects together and Denae was always my best team member in any job. She was not only mindful of her responsibilities but also dependable during times of crisis. Her illustrations increased user engagement in the CHEF iQ app and her designs made the smart cooker display screen more engaging.
As the only UI designer for the CHEF iQ app, Denae gracefully handled all the design system and task hand-off workloads while also working with me to create the quarterly newsletter for CHEFMAN. Denae is an excellent team member, an exceptional designer, and a fast learner.
It's been such a pleasure working with Denae as both a software engineer and product manager for over 2 years at CHEF iQ. Denae's a capable and dependable designer that brings positivity and impact to all of our teams.
For more than a year, Denae was the primary organizer of our CHEF iQ Hangouts, where cross-functional team members come together to share ideas and learnings. Denae frequently held illuminating presentations on specific topics in UI design, animation, and competitive research. I really appreciated these learnings, as did the team.
Denae also played big roles in defining the workflow among the product, UX, and software teams as well as an update to our design system. Across the board, I value her leadership and input.
For more than a year, Denae was the primary organizer of our CHEF iQ Hangouts, where cross-functional team members come together to share ideas and learnings. Denae frequently held illuminating presentations on specific topics in UI design, animation, and competitive research. I really appreciated these learnings, as did the team.
Denae also played big roles in defining the workflow among the product, UX, and software teams as well as an update to our design system. Across the board, I value her leadership and input.
Ryan Flynn | UX Designer at Chefman
Denae is a highly skilled UI designer and artist with whom I had the fortune of working on the same team for the last couple of years at Chefman/Chef IQ, and I believe she would make a valuable addition to any product design team.
One of Denae’s standout qualities is her initiative in fostering a collaborative team environment. She introduced the "Question of the Day” to our team’s stand-up meetings, where twice a week, she would present a question that could vary from the simple to the abstract – but it always broke the ice in the morning and get our creative thinking started for the day. It's nice to collaborate with someone who not only excels at their job, but goes above and beyond to push the team’s thinking to new levels.
If you're in need of a UI designer who delivers quality work and is great to collaborate with, Denae is a solid choice. I've enjoyed working together, and she would be an asset to any team or project.
One of Denae’s standout qualities is her initiative in fostering a collaborative team environment. She introduced the "Question of the Day” to our team’s stand-up meetings, where twice a week, she would present a question that could vary from the simple to the abstract – but it always broke the ice in the morning and get our creative thinking started for the day. It's nice to collaborate with someone who not only excels at their job, but goes above and beyond to push the team’s thinking to new levels.
If you're in need of a UI designer who delivers quality work and is great to collaborate with, Denae is a solid choice. I've enjoyed working together, and she would be an asset to any team or project.
Ryuka Ko | Voice/Conversational Interface Designer | Linguist
Denae is a talented designer, with the skills, intuition, and inquisitiveness to be a valuable asset on a design team.
While she is principally a talented visual designer, as her voice interface design mentor, it quickly became clear that she is able to apply her design skills across different areas, and during our work together, her visual design and budding voice interface design skills made for a powerful combination. I happily recommend Denae as not only a designer with lots of potential, but also as a lovely person to work with.