MY SKILL SET

Interaction Design

From initial concept through to a final high fidelity prototype, I am familiar with the entire digital design process. I am proficient in prototyping tools, including Axure, Sketch, Invision, and Figma.

Visual Design

I develop UI design systems with a focus on brand and accessibility. From icon sets to complex hero images, I love creating visual continuity for new and established products.

Team Management

I've supported design teams through 41 projects, managing anywhere from two to five teams concurrently. I help teams champion empathy and the power of research in design.

Client Relations

I work with clients across a wide spectrum of domains on design initiatives. I especially enjoy conducting stakeholder workshops to ensure clear and meaningful alignment across teams.

ABOUT ME

ON THE JOB

Who I am

I'm currently a Lead Experience Designer at Thoughtworks, which fills my 9–5 with strategy work, research, and the occasional witty design joke. I also teach UX and UI design in the evening, helping people find their path into a design career.
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AFTER HOURS

What I’m into

I always have many projects going at once: at work, at home, in the studio. Sometimes (read: rarely), I upload work to my illustration site. That's a practice I now keep purely for my own personal enjoyment and growth.

Outside of work, I have a vested interest in tree identification, stovetop popcorn, hole-in-the-wall estate sales, and Murakami's talking cats.

Allo! 🌿

I'm Kara, a product designer specializing in visual communication

ain’t nothin’ to it, but to do it