Kara Prado
UX/UI Designer
California-based designer with experience in SaaS and freelancing as a Web Designer & Low-Code Developer for local businesses. Passionate about enhancing efficiency in both professional and personal spaces, continuously evolving with each project.
With a background in staffing, I understand the importance of finding the right fit, best of luck in your search!
With a background in staffing, I understand the importance of finding the right fit, best of luck in your search!
Case Studies
In-depth PROCESS: from concepts to hifi designs.
App • B2B
Amplify
UX Designer & Team Lead • Team Of 5
Created a merchant-facing app, prioritizing local businesses and accessibility, to distribute a multi-vendor loyalty rewards system.
App • B2C
The Missing Piece
UI Designer & Team Lead • Team Of 5
Curated the final UI for a comprehensive medical and behavioral resource helping families with children with Autism.
Website • B2B
Bambam.ai
UX/UI Designer • Team Of 6
Revamped an AI-powered solution for automated business posts derived from inventory and market-centric hashtags.
App • B2C
Travel Pins
UX/UI Designer & Team Lead • Team Of 5
Visually mapped out travel spots on community boards with itinerary planning and sharing that drives user engagement.
Briefs
Quick VIEWS: problems & outcomes FOR SHORTER PROJECTS.
WEBSITE • B2C
Keep Salinas Valley Growing
SOLE UX/UI DESIGNER
Empowered action via petitions, educated the public with research, and built trust through coalition stories, raising awareness on issues.
WEBSITE • B2B/B2C
Exodus Homes
SOLE UX/UI DESIGNER & Low-Code developer
Created an online brochure showcasing a sober living home’s vision, seeking funding with a donation form and calls to action for investors.
WEBSITE • B2C
Stockton Charter Collective
SOLE UX/UI DESIGNER & Low-Code developer
Guided prospective students and their families through the charter school benefits with a new enrollment marketing campaign.
SAAS • B2B
Talk Max Sales
UX/UI DESIGNER • TEAM OF 4
Reconfigured a full-service CRM’s usability flows and visual interface for the modern needs of a diverse clientele.
Website • B2B/B2C
Lodi Hauling
Sole UX/UI Designer & Low-Code Developer
Refreshed a moving and delivery brand for clear information architecture, user-friendly forms, and testimonials for credibility.
WEBSITE • B2C
Claudia’s Closet
SOLE UX/UI Designer
Featured vendor profiles of local crafters and curators with product pictures, highlighting the charm of the unique antique gift shop.
WEBSITE • B2C
Ashley Jane Photography
SOLE UX/UI Designer
Solved communication challenges for an elopement photographer with targeted galleries and clear package verbiage.
WEBSITE • B2B
Siegfried Engineering
SOLE UX/UI DESIGNER & Low-Code developer
Redesigned a firm’s site for its 70th anniversary celebration by modernizing UI, navigation, and content flow for its portfolio and blog.
WEBSITE • B2B/B2C
Knight Welding & Fabrication
SOLE UX/UI DESIGNER & Low-Code developer
Established the online presence for an on-site welding service by showcasing quality craftsmanship and a direct call-to-action.
Passion Projects
Personal creative ventures: OUTSIDE OF CONTRACT WORK.
App • B2C
Preedu
Sole UX/UI Designer & RESEARCHER
Displayed customized and affordable higher education resources with tailored degree plans and alternative credit options.
Website • B2C
Trin'Naz Helping Hands
Sole UX/UI Designer • Team Of 3
Volunteered to improve design, messaging, and functionality for a 48in48 event, which builds 48 nonprofit websites in 48 hours pro bono.