A collaborative visual designer and art director with a focus on digital experiences and interfaces. Based in LA, working with clients worldwide.
More than 12 years of experience leading design teams at KAYAK and Career Karma. Available for collaborations & partnerships. Let’s talk!
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• LAST UPDATED - July 2023
KAYAK Hotels - Reinvent the spaces and technology that transform the traditional stay experience.
COMPANY: KAYAKMB.COM
ROLE: PRODUCT DESIGN LEAD
DATE: 2021-2022
REIMAGINING THE HOTEL EXPERIENCE. AS A TECHNOLOGY COMPANY, KAYAK IS CREATING A BETTER WAY FOR OPERATORS TO AFFORDABLY AND SEAMLESSLY RUN HOTELS. FOR TRAVELERS, THEY RECEIVE A HIGH-QUALITY STAY EXPERIENCE. BLENDING PROBLEM-SOLVING AND COST-SAVING TECHNOLOGY WITH THE CREATIVITY TO EXPERIMENT WITH TRANSFORMING THE GUEST EXPERIENCE AND PROVIDE MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE.
KAYAK - Designing for accessibility and establishing KAYAK’s first color guidelines
COMPANY: KAYAK.COM
ROLE: PRODUCT DESIGN LEAD
DATE: 2019-2021
VIEW CASE STUDY
I HAVE WORKED ON ESTABLISHING KAYAK'S FIRST COLOR AND DESIGN ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR INCLUSIVE DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTING THEM ACROSS ALL PLATFORMS. THE IOS DARK THEME WAS THE GOOGLE MATERIAL DESIGN AWARD WINNER FOR 2020.
Insomnia Cookies - Redesigning for the mobile and web experience
COMPANY: INSOMNIACOOKIES.COM
ROLE: PRODUCT DESIGN, CREATIVE DIRECTION, UI/UX
DATE: 2023
I'VE BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF SHAPING THE CREATIVE DIRECTION AND PRODUCT DESIGN FOR THE OVERHAUL OF BOTH THE MOBILE APP AND DESKTOP EXPERIENCE. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO ENHANCE THE USER EXPERIENCE, WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON BUILDING CUSTOMER LOYALTY. I'VE COLLABORATED CLOSELY WITH PRODUCT MANAGERS, MARKETING TEAMS, AND STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPANY'S VISION ALIGNS SEAMLESSLY WITH THE DESIGN. ADDITIONALLY, I'VE DEVELOPED A COMPLETELY NEW DESIGN SYSTEM.
KAYAK - Helping users navigate baggage, fares and fees
COMPANY: KAYAK.COM
ROLE: PRODUCT DESIGN LEAD
DATE: 2021-2022
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FROM SEAT ASSIGNMENTS TO IN-FLIGHT MEALS, TO UPGRADES, TO BAGGAGE, YOU CAN SPEND A LOT MORE TIME SEARCHING FOR FLIGHTS THAN YOU ORIGINALLY PLANNED. HOW MIGHT WE HELP USERS DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN FARES, KNOW HOW TO NAVIGATE NEW FEES, AND KNOW HOW MUCH THEY WILL PAY UPFRONT?
homeo'clock - Creating the brand guidelines and a complete versatile design system
COMPANY: HOMEOCLOCK
ROLE: LOGO DESIGN, UX & UI DESIGN
DATE: FREELANCE 2020-2021
HOMEOCLOCK IS AN ONLINE BLOG AND LEAD GENERATION WEBSITE THAT HAS HOME-RELATED HIGH-QUALITY CONTENT. THE CLIENT NEEDED AN EASY WAY TO WHITELABEL THIS IDEA INTO MORE AREAS, LIKE GARDENING, AND TECHNOLOGY, AND NEEDED A VERSATILE TEMPLATE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE THEMES AND COMPONENTS.
career karma. - Helping over 1 million workers navigate their careers through advice and coaching
COMPANY: CAREERKARMA.COM
ROLE: PRODUCT DESIGN LEAD
DATE: 2022-NOW
CAREER KARMA IS THE EASIEST WAY TO FIND A JOB TRAINING PROGRAM ONLINE. BY OFFERING FREE COACHING AND PEER MENTORSHIP, CAREER KARMA HAS GROWN TO OVER 150,000 MEMBERS FROM EVERY BACKGROUND AND PROFESSION. IN THIS PROJECT WE HAVE MADE SIMPLIFICATIONS EFFORTS TO THE NAVIGATION AND DASHBOARD THAT HELP GIVE USERS CLARITY ON WHAT TO DO NEXT AND PRIORITIZE THE MOST IMPORTANT CORE ACTIONS. THIS HAS LED TO A 50% INCREASE IN UNIQUE USERS ACCEPTING MATCHES AND A 50% INCREASE IN UNIQUE USERS SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS.
mapou - A map that will guide you to the most authentic local experiences
COMPANY: MAPOU
ROLE: FOUNDER, DESIGNER
DATE: 2002
I FOUNDED AND CREATED THE WEBSITE INCLUDING THE CONCEPT, DESIGN, COPYWRITING AND BRANDING. MAPOU STARTED AS A SIDE PROJECT IN 2002 WITH A DESIRE TO SHARE ALL THE SECRETS THAT MADE CYPRUS, WHERE I AM FROM, SO SPECIAL AND UNIQUE.
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