UX Designer · Researcher · Strategist
I connect user insight to product impact — designing experiences that bring joy, clarity, and ease to people's lives.
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An AI Bill Summary that explains bill changes in plain language. As project manager and researcher on a team of seven, I helped reach 87.5% satisfaction in testing.
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New group travel features for a better desktop experience. I led a team of UX designers through research, journey mapping, and heuristic evaluation.
Read case study →Design recommendations to improve how shoppers compare athletic footwear, based on workshops with novice and experienced runners and usability testing.
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Where are financial experiences falling short, and how can design make them better? I led a team of nine UX designers through exploratory research, workshops, and concept development to identify unmet needs and uncover opportunities for improvement.
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These projects are confidential, so there are no screens here. I'm happy to walk through the process and results live.
Developed the Trust Copilot brand identity and team website, and redesigned internal auditing dashboards to enhance usability, streamline workflows, and deliver a more cohesive user experience.
Analyzed flight attendant training surveys to identify recurring issues and proposed solutions, including a roommate matching system. Also redesigned training materials to improve usability and the overall learning experience.
Created reusable Figma components for a banking platform, gaining experience with design systems, developer handoff, and cross-functional collaboration.
I turn user insight into products people actually enjoy using, and I lead teams to get there faster.
Hey! I’m Kara! I started at Microsoft as a Product Designer, translating complex enterprise requirements into clear, accessible experiences. Recently, I transitioned into Product Management, where I continue to focus on design while working across research, product strategy, and implementation to shape experiences that work for the people using them.
My path into UX began with coaching Special Olympics and working in journalism. Both taught me to listen before assuming, communicate with intention, and recognize that what people ask for isn’t always what they need. Those lessons continue to shape how I approach problems and design solutions.
I graduated from Purdue University in May 2026 with a B.S. in User Experience Design, a minor in Psychology, and a certificate in Collaborative Leadership. Today, I help build tools for global users, including legal professionals and law enforcement, making complex enterprise cloud information easier to navigate and understand.
Away from the screen, you’ll find me racing across sand dunes or exploring somewhere new.
I don't just design the idea. I use AI coding tools to build it, test it, and ship it.
Proof: this portfolio. I designed it in a system of reusable components and styles, directed an AI coding assistant to build it, iterated on every detail (navigation, layout, copy), and shipped it to a GitHub repo. No template.