Biography
Hello! I’m Kayla. I’m a self-professed uber-nerd with a love of most things pop culture. I’ve spent most of my life pursuing creative endeavors, like acting and music, and found a natural extension of this when I started studying UX/UI design.
I enjoy puzzles and building things – when I was little, it was LEGOs. Beyond following the wordless instructions for my large sets, I loved (and still love) creating unique structures with the loose bricks I had access to – from a spaceport for my beloved Star Wars sets to a Valentine box complete with LEGO hearts. That fondness for puzzles evolved into a love of world-building, composing, escape rooms, and programming when I grew up. For me, puzzles are a way of surpassing any limits I’ve imposed on myself. I’m energized by taking a problem apart and finding the best way to put things back together in a way that works.
I am a passionate UX/UI Designer skilled in Figma and visual design. This past year, I focused on several projects, including a bus tracking app, a B
Denver, CO
Member since May 2021
Skills
Top Specialties
UI / Visual Design
Product Design
UX Design / Research
Work History
Freelance UX/UI Designer at Impulse Squared 2021–Present
Form Development and Support Specialist at Covius 2016–2020
Core Sales Associate at American Girl 2015–2016
Sales Associate at J. Jill 2014–2017
Education
BM in Music Composition, University of Colorado-Boulder 2016
Certificate in UX/ UI Design, Thinkful 2021
Seeking
Freelance or contract opportunities
Full-time opportunities