Driving Innovation through User-Centric Solutions and Data-Driven Strategy
My Areas of Expertise
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DESIGN FOR HUMANS
I create mobile-first, responsive experiences that prioritize accessibility, clarity, and ease of use. Every interface is crafted with empathy—ensuring it feels intuitive, inclusive, and seamless across devices.
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SCALE WITH PURPOSE
From early concepts to full design systems, I build scalable, flexible solutions that grow with products. My work emphasizes consistency, reusability, and thoughtful structure to support long-term evolution without sacrificing usability.
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COLLABORATION IS KEY
Great design doesn’t happen in a vacuum. I work closely with cross-functional teams to align on goals, elevate ideas, and move fast. I believe in open communication, shared ownership, and building trust across disciplines.
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DATA DRIVEN STRATEGY
I translate research and behavioral insights into smart, actionable design choices. Whether it's surfacing pain points or identifying new opportunities, I let data guide decisions that improve outcomes and drive real impact.
Don't take my word for it.
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"I want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on someone among us who has gone above and beyond in their contributions to our e-commerce efforts – Karly.
Karly has demonstrated exceptional dedication, creativity, and expertise. Karly’s ability to anticipate user needs, and her unwavering commitment to excellence have been instrumental in guiding our decisions and strategies. Her contributions have ensured that our platform is not just functional, but also intuitive and user-friendly, paving the way for a better customer experience.
-Abed Lawabni, VP of Product & Engineering, Lifetouch & Shutterfly
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"She was always willing to step up, learn new things, make new connections and take lead on anything the team needed."
Karly impressed everyone she worked with! As her manager I was always having people tell me how awesome she is and how much they appreciate her communication skills and her design sensibility. Of course, all of which I already knew, but was always pleased to hear. Karly always brought forward thoughtful and on-brand design solutions, giving us options for discussion which always lead to great results. She was always willing to step up, learn new things, make new connections and take lead on anything the team needed. She is truly a rockstar employee and a really great person. She will be missed, but I couldn’t be more excited to see her grow and excel!"
-Jenna Leskela, Creative Direction & UX Design Management at US Bank
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"Karly usually took on our most difficult assignments, with challenging and unusual requirements, and she delivered solutions that made our clients rave every single time."
I always refer to Karly as one of the best hires I ever made. She joined our team during our busiest time of the year, and made an immediate impact (and impression) with her smart thinking, outstanding design skills, and willingness to do what it takes to get stuff done. She also quickly wove herself into the fabric of our agency, helping drive a number of culture initiatives that made our office a fun and rewarding place to work. I can’t say enough good things about Karly."
-Shane Robbins, SVP, Group Account Director of McCann Worldgroup (Formerly Campbell Mithun)
