Hi there. Kayla here. Here’s a short sum-up of what I do and what makes me tick:

I’m a graphic art major out of Dominican University of California. I’m rather obsessed with design thinking, with layout design and branding among my favorites. I also discovered a fondness for printmaking, which I centered my thesis around.

Post-BFA, I joined the world of full-time artists in the corporate sector. It was during this time that I realized there was something more that I wanted to explore: user experience design.

I made the decision to pursue a master’s in Web Design and New Media at the Academy of Art University, and have been lucky to broaden my knowledge in areas such as UX/UI design, coding, and animation. I love the psychological aspects behind UX design, and I find it to be a fantastic meld between my artistic and scientific side.

Outside of computers and ink, I love to woodwork, paint, and sew. I have Macgyver-like skills when it comes to figuring out how things work as well as how to replicate them, and I haven’t met a puzzle I’m too intimidated to tackle.

I’m also a giant nerd. I love to talk about video games and D&D and the latest scientific discoveries. I have a soft spot for trench coats and underdogs and am a self-proclaimed plot junkie. My favorite forms of stress relief involve creating fantastical stories in faraway lands and beating up bad guys in video games.