Hey there,

I'm Kristen

I create meaningful and functional digital experiences, grounded in design thinking and strategy.

An image of Kristen standing in front of the gardens of Versaille in Paris, France.
//ABOUT ME

Howdy! 🤠 I'm a Sr. UX Designer based in Dallas, TX. I enjoy geeking out over Design Systems, and creating scalable, experiences across brands and products.

An image of Kristen in her graduation cap and gown standing in from of her Alma Mater, UNT
An image showing Kristen and her two friends as they attend Config 2023.
An image Kristen piggybacking atop her boyfriend, Jonathon, while in the snow at Breckenridge, Colorado.
An image of Kristen's two cats, Goose and Ducky. Goose is seen playfully grooming ducky.
Wrangler of pixels.
Herder of cats.

My design journey started at 15, shadowing designers in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. With their mentorship, I built a strong foundation in UX and design systems—which sparked my love for not just visual design, but the problem-solving behind it.

Over the past 9+ years, I’ve worked across consulting, freelance, and enterprise settings, specializing in design systems, product design, and design QA. I earned my B.A. in Communication Design from the University of North Texas in 2022, with a focus on UX/UI and minors in Art History and Consumer Experience Management.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, to solve complex problems and bring great ideas to life. I regularly use tools like Figma, Storybook, and Jira, and I’m always exploring ways to better connect design and development.

Driven by curiosity, I believe in continuous learning and asking the right questions to build thoughtful and user-centered experiences. Check out my work below or download my resume to learn more.

Outside of work, I spend the majority of my time aspiring to be a crazy cat lady. I have two bengal cats, Goose & Ducky, who both love to make sure I am never bored - or fully rested. Yes, they were named, so I could chase them and say, "Duck, Duck, Goose!"

My other ( equally-grandma level ) hobbies include:

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Being a self-proclaimed puzzle master
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Getting overly confident at trivia
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True Crime fanatic #SSDGM
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Being able to name any country on a map
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Daydreaming about Paris
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Embroidery & Cross Stitching (really any craft)
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Getting lost in a video game
//work

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