Hey there, I’m Kim!
I’m obsessed with:
Crafting intentional experiences
Identifying simple solutions to complex problems
Incorporating accessible design practices
Collaborating with internal experts: Data scientists, Engineers and Developers, Sales Reps, etc.
My experience is focused on in designing for experiences that surface actionable insights for data rich software, typically serving high-skilled users.
A little about me….
Industry Experience
I’ve wiggled pixels around in Cybersecurity, AI, Financial tools, Education, Non-Profits, Construction, E-Commerce
Things I do
User Research
I translate real user behavior into actionable insights through thoughtful research planning, interviews, and usability testing. In research, my goals are to bring clarity to complexity and ensure the user stays at the heart of every design decision by marrying their needs to business goals.
Ideation + Design
I design with a responsive mindset, in both screens and strategy. From rapid ideation to polished prototypes, I flex across fidelity levels to deliver experiences that adapt, scale, and delight (no breakpoints needed).
Design System Tuning
I build, contribute, and iterate on scalable, component-based design systems to bring structure, consistency, and trust to the customer. Bridging the gap between design and development helps teams can move fast without breaking things (or stylesheets).
Places I’ve Been
Merit America, Vectra AI, Ally, Perficient, Tailoru LLC, Wherewithal LLC, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
Examples of my work
Merit America
Designed and released a job search tool combining learner’s existing job preference data with an AI driven resume parser. The goal: surfacing job postings that align with transferable skills, making career transitions more attainable.
SaaS | Desktop-First | High-Fidelity Wireframes + Prototypes | Usability Testing
Vectra AI
Increased adoption of the Auto Lockdown feature by allowing users to easily configure multiple Active Directories.
SaaS | Desktop-First | Feature Impact Analysis | High-Fidelity Wireframes + Prototypes | Usability Testing
Ally Financial
Produced high-fidelity wireframes and prototypes for a new digital dealership tool, Ally Ride Return.
SaaS | Desktop-First | High-Fidelity Wireframes + Prototypes | Accessibility
Perficient / Caterpillar
Conducted a UX/UI Assessment to recommend and prioritize experience improvements.
E-commerce | Desktop| Heuristic Analysis | User Research | Mid-Fidelity Wireframes + Prototypes
Kind words from colleagues