My name is Theary “Teery” Chhim (she/her) and I am a pharmacist for 11 years, turned UX/UI designer with a lifelong passion for creativity and problem-solving. Having such a diverse education in visual arts and pharmacy and also being first-generation Khmer American, my perspective is unique. I successfully career pivoted to design and never looked back. My mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare and design, crafting a effortless user experiences. I am a designer, a connector, bringing people together to create a world where healthcare, design and storytelling go hand in hand.
From tinkering with sports apparel design to diving into UX/UI design, web, and print, I've always had an artistic side. I graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts and earned my Doctorate of Pharmacy at Washington State University. Practicing as a pharmacist in various settings, my passion for design led me from Seattle to Munich, where I interned and quickly rose to designer at Cliqz GmbH. Returning to the U.S., my roles collided as a retail pharmacy manager during the pandemic, highlighting the critical role of technology in healthcare. This was my 'ah-ha' moment; I belong in the digital technology design space. Currently, I am a UX/UI pharmacist at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and a product designer at Pyrls, a pharmacy drug resource company.
At the core of my design philosophy lies a commitment to a deep understanding of the problem, empathizing with the client, and comprehending the brief – these are the crucial starting points. This approach serves as the foundation for solving complex business problems and navigating towards the best-fit design direction. It ensures that each solution is not just about solving user problems or meeting client requests but is strategically aligned with the unique needs of the client and the challenges at hand.
Figma/Sketch
InDesign
Photoshop/Illustrator
Microsoft Suite
Jira/Atlassian
Electronic Health Records
Medication Therapy Management
Pharmacy Management
Pharmacy Informatics
Drug Information