About me

Hi! I’m Kristen.

I’m a product designer with a heavy focus on the user.

I currently live in Florida with my better half, our two dogs, two cats, and three chickens. When I’m not designing, I’m likely renovating my bungalow or trying my hand at a new craft.

I was a yoga teacher for over ten years before transitioning to UX design. During that time I learned how to be an empathetic listener, which helps me today when working with clients.

I will always advocate for the users while balancing the needs of the business, and I enjoy the challenge of finding solutions that work for everyone.

Kristen in a white tee, floral skirt and cowboy boots in front of a church door in Fort Walton
Currently
Head of Product, hynt
Designing since
2020
Before design
10+ years teaching yoga

ExperienceFive roles · 2015 to now

  1. Head of Product2026 – Nowhynt
  2. Product Designer2024 – NowMad Creative Agency
  3. Product Designer2020 – NowKristen Nichols Design
  4. UX / UI Designer & Sprint Facilitator2021 – 2024R&Y Labs
  5. Instructor & Trainer2015 – 2021Y7 Studio

Education & internshipsAlways learning

  1. UI Design Certificate2023Memorisely
  2. Fundamentals of Software Certificate2022Skiplevel
  3. Design Sprint Masterclass Certificate2021AJ&Smart
  4. UX Design Internship2021Queen’s Web
  5. UX Design Certificate2020General Assembly
  6. Associate of ArtsGulf Coast State College
Kristen Nichols resume

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