Hi, I’m Kirstyn!
A Product Designer based in vibrant Atlanta, GA.
With a degree in Interior Design, my journey initially led me to craft physical spaces. When I obtained my Computer Science degree, I discovered a career where I could weave those skills into digital spaces! So what fuels my passion for design? It's the collaboration with users. Their stories, challenges, and moments of joy enable me to design solutions that aren’t just functional but are genuinely impactful, delightful, and visually captivating.
Take a look around, and thanks so much for dropping by! (:
Education
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
2019 - May 2023 • B.S. in Computer Science
Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, Virginia
2014 -2017 • A.S. in Interior Design
Experience
Salesloft, Atlanta, Georgia
May 2023 - August 2023 • Product Design Intern
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
June 2021 - My 2023 • Student IT Specialist
Crush&Lovely, Remote, Georgia
September 2022 - November 2022 • UX Designer (Contract)
General Motors, Remote, Georgia
May 2022 - August 2022 • CX Design Intern
Skills
I bring a diverse set of skills, honed through rigorous academic study and practical experience during internships.
My design skills include product and visual design, wireframing, prototyping, visual communication, design strategy, user research, and usability testing, motion, design system component creation, and balancing business and customer values in my designs.
My software skills include Figma, FigJam, Miro, Canva, Webflow, and HTML & CSS, JavaScript, and Python.
My Values
Growth Mindset
Having a growth mindset means that I'm open to making mistakes and see them as opportunities for continuous learning and improvement. This mindset allows me to embrace challenges, view failures as learning experiences, and remain curious while learning - all guiding me to grow.
Being Humble
Humility is the willingness to acknowledge that there is always room for improvement and that no one knows everything. By staying humble, I remain open to feedback and am willing to learn from others. I embrace asking for help and seek out feedback to grow and improve.
User Focus
My primary goal as a designer is to create experiences that resonate with users. I keep users at the heart of everything I do, consistently prioritizing their needs, desires, and pain points in order to design solutions that truly serve them - while also finding the balance with business needs.
Teamwork
Good design doesn't happen alone. I am committed to working closely with other team members, including engineers, product managers, and other designers. Through collaborative design, iterative feedback, and shared creativity, we can reach design solutions that exceed expectations.
My Life in Photos
