Kayla / Kay she/her
Kayla is a designer/researcher who is passionate about using human-centered design methodology and visual communication to impact everyday spaces. She received her Bachelors's degree in Industrial Design from Lawrence Technological University. She has years of experience doing both design/design research for human-centered design studios including Catapult Design, Desklight Learning, and many more.
Outside of design, Kayla likes to create fun makeup looks, playing a curated playlist, go on a spontaneous road trip, and try new foods in a newly thrifted outfit.
She is currently looking for full-time opportunities. Feel free to reach out over Linkedin or email if you would like to network or are interested in hiring.
experience
Smart Design Design Strategy Intern
Desklight Learning Design Research Fellow &
Design Researcher
Catapult Design Junior Design Consultant
Citizens Campaign for the Environment Community Organizer/Canvasser
International Design Clinic Humanitarian Designer
outgoing curious
empathetic
colorful kindhearted
skills
Collaboration: Mural Miro Google Drive
Adobe: Photoshop Illustrator InDesign
Research: Affinity Mapping Journey Mapping Interviewing Storytelling
Systems Mapping Brainstorming Sessions Co-designing Presentations
CAD: Fusion 360 Catia
current
reads
Unbound:
My Story of Liberation and the birth of the Me Too Movement by Tarana Burke
Black, Brown + Latinx Design Educators: Conversations on Design and Race
The Convivial Toolbox: Generative Research for the Front End of Design
Elizabeth B.-N. Sanders, Liz Sanders, and Pieter Jan Stappers
Putting People at the Heart of Policy Design: Using Human-Centered Design to Serve All by Jamie Munger & Rudi Van Dael
goals for 2022
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