PRODUCT DESIGN
I've been working as a designer for the last four years and in that time I have had the opportunity to research & design websites, mobile designs, applications, & more. I've worked with every type of business from start-ups to established companies & with each project I gain a new perspective and skill set.

I continue to invest in my education by taking courses on technical literacy, UI Design, & other design courses regularly. I fully believe that you can never stop learning and practicing

Below are a few examples of my work but please reach out to see more!
LAILA
Ed-tech Platform
Work
“Kristen's ability to pivot, quickly discern a new course of action and execute is unmatched in my experience. Understanding how much time, energy and money is spent during entrepreneurial pursuits, Kristen's mindfulness, empathy and flexibility are the pillars of our solid foundation and relationship” - Rob T.
OUR MOONS
Wellness app
After conducting user interviews with women, we focused on education & support. The primary pieces of the app were to assist with the tracking of the menstrual cycle, share information & suggestions, and the e-commerce portal which allowed people to order supplies as needed.
AllSURANCE
Insurance Platform
This is an excellent example of how a Design sprint can save time, money, and resources when building something new. Our client saw a problem in managing insurance policies and had an idea for a platform that created an aggregated view. Over the span of a week, we identified major challenges, ideated potential solutions, built a functioning prototype, and ran user tests. The feedback we received was positive, yet we discovered that the core function of the platform was not enough to create a change in behavior from our users.
MAHAGONY
UI Case Study
We created a listening platform for Mahagony Music during an eight-week UI Bootcamp. Our primary focus was to complete the user experience, beginning with searching for an artist & ending by listening to a preferred track. Other credentials in completing this project included market research,  ensuring the design was responsive across all platforms, & the creation of a design system with the use of grids,  color & type.
UX & UI Designer & Sprint Facilitator
R&Y Labs | 2021 - Current
Freelance UX Designer
Kristen Nichols Design | 2020- Current
UX Designer Volunteer
Queens Web | 2020-2021
Instructor & Trainer
Y7 Studio | 2015-2021
Certifications
UI Design Bootcamp
Memorisely | 2023
Design Sprint Masterclass
AJ & Smart | 2021
Fundamentals of software
Skiplevel | 2022
UX Design Immersive
General Assembly | 2020