UX/UI Designer, currently studying Interaction Design at Sierra College
UX/UI · Interaction design · Systems
I design interfaces for complex, real-world systems — from airline booking flows to hotel operations and civic services. I care about clarity, accessibility, and making UX feel human.
Case studies that show how I work through constraints, collaborate with stakeholders, and ship interfaces that are practical to build.
A social audio app for spontaneous conversations. UX, branding, and Figma prototype.
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Improving trust and readability in a regional airline’s website, with a focus on usability and accessibility.
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A playful, emotion-aware dream journal with mood tagging, autosave, and a component-based UI system.
View case studyLightweight, research-informed process that fits real constraints and timelines.
I map users, constraints, and edge cases early. For complex flows (airlines, hotels, gov services), this often means diagrams and quick stakeholder interviews.
I sketch flows and wireframes, then move into Figma prototypes to test with real tasks. I keep dev feasibility in mind from the first iteration.
I document decisions, define reusable components, and hand off in a way that helps engineers build confidently and accessibility is not an afterthought.
Open to internships, early-career UX/UI roles, and civic tech collaborations.
The best way to reach me is by email. I’m happy to share full Figma files, talk through my process live, or walk you through any of these case studies.
Email: samkayadesign@gmail.com
I’m based in Sacramento and open to hybrid or remote roles within California.