UX/UI Design · Low-code development · Product Strategy
Kara Prado
Digital Product Professional
Experienced in software design, low-code marketing site builds, and mentoring new tech talent.
SaaS · Education · Engineering · Marketing · Health · Nonprofit
Passionate about community, efficiency, and inclusive technology.
Watercolor Artist · Kombucha Brewer · Cargo Biker · Seasoned Bridesmaid (23 & Counting)
Lodi, California, USA
Case Studies
In-depth process from concepts to hi-fi designs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bambam.ai
UX/UI Designer · Team Of 6
Revamped an AI-powered solution for automated business posts derived from inventory and market-centric hashtags.
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.
Briefs
Quick summaries of problems & outcomes for shorter projects.
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.
Stockton Charter Collective
Sole UX/UI Designer & Low-Code Developer · Team Of 6
Guided prospective students and their families through the charter school benefits with a new enrollment marketing campaign.
Passion Projects
Personal creative ventures outside of contract work.
Preedu
Sole UX/UI Designer & Researcher
Displayed customized and affordable higher education resources with tailored degree plans and alternative credit options.
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.