UX Design Student

Intern

SCADpro PM

UX Mentor

Adventurer

Hello there! I’m a junior UX Design student at SCAD, driven to raise the bar and constantly expand my knowledge. I specialize in visual and interaction design, grounded in thorough research, empathy, and testing to create impactful solutions.

UX Design Student

Intern

SCADpro PM

UX Mentor

Adventurer

Hello there! I’m a junior UX Design student at SCAD, driven to raise the bar and constantly expand my knowledge. I specialize in visual and interaction design, grounded in thorough research, empathy, and testing to create impactful solutions.

UX Design Student

Intern

SCADpro PM

UX Mentor

Adventurer

Hello there! I’m a junior UX Design student at SCAD, driven to raise the bar and constantly expand my knowledge. I specialize in visual and interaction design, grounded in thorough research, empathy, and testing to create impactful solutions.

UX Design Student

Intern

SCADpro PM

UX Mentor

Adventurer

Hello there! I’m a junior UX Design student at SCAD, driven to raise the bar and constantly expand my knowledge. I specialize in visual and interaction design, grounded in thorough research, empathy, and testing to create impactful solutions.

UX Design Student

Intern

SCADpro PM

UX Mentor

Adventurer

Hello there! I’m a junior UX Design student at SCAD, driven to raise the bar and constantly expand my knowledge. I specialize in visual and interaction design, grounded in thorough research, empathy, and testing to create impactful solutions.

UX Design Student

Intern

SCADpro PM

UX Mentor

Adventurer

Hello there! I’m a junior UX Design student at SCAD, driven to raise the bar and constantly expand my knowledge. I specialize in visual and interaction design, grounded in thorough research, empathy, and testing to create impactful solutions.

UX Design Student

Intern

SCADpro PM

UX Mentor

Adventurer

Hello there! I’m a junior UX Design student at SCAD, driven to raise the bar and constantly expand my knowledge. I specialize in visual and interaction design, grounded in thorough research, empathy, and testing to create impactful solutions.

Curious, driven, and passionate about crafting meaningful experiences, I approach design with a user-centered mindset, solving problems through collaboration and creativity. Whether leading projects or mentoring peers, I strive to create impactful solutions that balance innovation with real-world needs.

Work Experience

My Story

Work Experience

State Farm

June 2025 - August 2025

Product Design Intern

Focused on embedding accessibility into design workflows and building resources to support company-wide designers. I also created branding for two conferences, won the low-code category of Hack Day, and created components for the design system.

Nielsen Norman Group

September 2024 - August 2025

Design Assistant

Collaborating with the design team to communicate complex UX topics through high-quality visual graphics that strengthen NN/g’s brand identity.

SCADpro x OshKosh

March 2025 - May 2025

UX Design Lead

Exploring the user experience of specialized vehicles through in-depth research, interviews with drivers, and rapid prototyping in a 10 week project.

SCADpro x Deloitte

September 2024 - November 2024

September 2024 - November 2024

Project Manager

Led a collaborative team of designers to research and develop innovative concepts for the future of airport security checkpoints in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Earth Trekkers

June 2024 - August 2024

User Interface Designer

Enhanced the user interface of a high-traffic travel blog with over 1.7 million users to increase user engagement.

SCAD FLUX

March 2024 - Present

Treasurer, Logistics Coordinator, and Mentor

Facilitating clear communication of updated policies, procedures, event approvals, and deadlines to FLUX Directors and Advisors, ensuring alignment and smooth execution of club activities. Mentoring students in UX and graphic design, providing personalized feedback on projects, empowering mentees to take ownership of their designs and grow their skills.

SCADhome

March 2023 - May 2025

Resident Assistant

Fostering a collaborative and supportive community, enhancing communication and mutual respect among residents.

Achievements

Achievements

Achievements

Achievements

I'm Nielsen Norman Group UX Certified with a Specialty in Interaction Design!

I'm Nielsen Norman Group UX Certified with a Specialty in Interaction Design!

March 2025

Interaction Design

Information Architecture

Design Thinking

Practical AI

Design Systems and Pattern Libraries

Storytelling to Present UX Work

Interaction Design

Information Architecture

Design Thinking

Practical AI

Design Systems and Pattern Libraries

Storytelling to Present UX Work

Co-Author of Nielsen Norman Group's UI Elements: Glossary

Co-Author of Nielsen Norman Group's UI Elements: Glossary

February 2025

I designed 61 UI elements under the guidance of Raluca Budiu, Senior Director of Data Strategy at Nielsen Norman Group. This was a great exercise in visual design and component understanding.

I designed 61 UI elements under the guidance of Raluca Budiu, Senior Director of Data Strategy at Nielsen Norman Group. This was a great exercise in visual design and component understanding.

Read the full article.

Read the full article.

Red Dot Design Concept Award for Cheers!

June 2025

Cheers! won a Red Dot award at the 2025 Red Dot Design Concept Awards.

Gold Winner in Interaction Design for Social Change

April 2025

Cheers! was nominated for 7 awards in the 2025 Indigo Design Awards.

See all Indigo Awards won here.

Rookie of the Year Finalist - Product & Industrial Design

Rookie of the Year Finalist - Product & Industrial Design

July 2024

Cheers! was nominated as a finalist in the Product & Industrial Design category of the Rookies 2024 awards.

Cheers! was nominated as a finalist in the Product & Industrial Design category of the Rookies 2024 awards.

See our Rookies Submission.

See our Rookies Submission.

First Place in FLUXATHON's 24-hour Design Challenge

First Place in FLUXATHON's 24-hour Design Challenge

November 2023

Andrea Da Silva and I competed in SCAD FLUX's 24 hour design challenge with the mission to design a funny product and pitch it in a serious way. What better product than a toilet that prints paper… all naturally!

My Story

Work Experience

My Story

An Adventure Around The World

My story begins when I was just 9 years old, and my family took me on a year-long adventure around the globe. From camping in the African wilderness to trekking to Everest Base Camp, those experiences shaped who I am today—more open-minded, empathetic, and resilient.

2014 - 2015

Pursuing a Passion for Design

After returning from a year of global adventures with my family, I channeled my love for travel into creative pursuits, helping with the Earth Trekkers travel blog and inspiring others to explore the world. In middle and high school, my passion for art shone through, earning me a Scholastic Art Award for a series based on our travels, and later, I painted a 60ft mural at my high school to boost school spirit. When it came time to choose a college, I followed my passion for creativity over the pressure to pursue engineering, leading me to SCAD, where I discovered my calling in User Experience Design.

2015 - 2022

An Amazing Experience at SCAD

My time at SCAD has been incredible, filled with collaborative projects like Cheers and close friendships with talented UX students who have supported my growth. I’ve taken on leadership roles, including project manager for a SCADpro course, where I lead a team of 16 designers to create a proof of concept for Deloitte. As a mentor to UX and graphic design students, and an officer in the Future Leaders of UX club, I guide and empower students by organizing events and offering 1:1 sessions. My involvement in design challenges and class successes has allowed me to become a role model for my peers.

2022 - Present

In My Free Time

When I'm not working, I love traveling, hiking, running, reading, and painting, always seeking new experiences that enrich my design perspective. I recently started competing in triathlons, and I have a dream of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, a two-month journey from New Mexico to Washington State.

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KARA RIVENBARK

An Adventure Around The World

My story begins when I was just 9 years old, and my family took me on a year-long adventure around the globe. From camping in the African wilderness to trekking to Everest Base Camp, those experiences shaped who I am today—more open-minded, empathetic, and resilient.

2014 - 2015

Work Experience

My Story

Pursuing a Passion for Design

After returning from a year of global adventures with my family, I channeled my love for travel into creative pursuits, helping with the Earth Trekkers travel blog and inspiring others to explore the world. In middle and high school, my passion for art shone through, earning me a Scholastic Art Award for a series based on our travels, and later, I painted a 60ft mural at my high school to boost school spirit. When it came time to choose a college, I followed my passion for creativity over the pressure to pursue engineering, leading me to SCAD, where I discovered my calling in User Experience Design (UXD).

2015 - 2022

An Amazing Experience at SCAD

My time at SCAD has been incredible, filled with collaborative projects like Cheers and close friendships with talented UX students who have supported my growth. I’ve taken on leadership roles, including project manager for a SCADpro course, where I lead a team of 16 designers to create a proof of concept for Deloitte. As a mentor to UX and graphic design students, and an officer in the Future Leaders of UX club, I guide and empower students by organizing events and offering 1:1 sessions. My involvement in design challenges and class successes has allowed me to become a role model for my peers.

2022 - Present

In My Free Time

When I'm not working, I love traveling, hiking, running, reading, and painting, always seeking new experiences that enrich my design perspective. I recently started competing in triathlons, and I have a dream of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, a two-month journey from New Mexico to Washington State.

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KARA RIVENBARK

An Adventure Around The World

My story begins when I was just 9 years old, and my family took me on a year-long adventure around the globe. From camping in the African wilderness to trekking to Everest Base Camp, those experiences shaped who I am today—more open-minded, empathetic, and resilient.

2014 - 2015

Pursuing a Passion for Design

After returning from a year of global adventures with my family, I channeled my love for travel into creative pursuits, helping with the Earth Trekkers travel blog and inspiring others to explore the world. In middle and high school, my passion for art shone through, earning me a Scholastic Art Award for a series based on our travels, and later, I painted a 60ft mural at my high school to boost school spirit. When it came time to choose a college, I followed my passion for creativity over the pressure to pursue engineering, leading me to SCAD, where I discovered my calling in User Experience Design (UXD).

2015 - 2022

An Amazing Experience at SCAD

My time at SCAD has been incredible, filled with collaborative projects like Cheers and close friendships with talented UX students who have supported my growth. I’ve taken on leadership roles, including project manager for a SCADpro course, where I lead a team of 16 designers to create a proof of concept for Deloitte. As a mentor to UX and graphic design students, and an officer in the Future Leaders of UX club, I guide and empower students by organizing events and offering 1:1 sessions. My involvement in design challenges and class successes has allowed me to become a role model for my peers.

2022 - Present

In My Free Time

When I'm not working, I love traveling, hiking, running, reading, and painting, always seeking new experiences that enrich my design perspective. I recently started competing in triathlons, and I have a dream of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, a two-month journey from New Mexico to Washington State.

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KARA RIVENBARK

An Adventure Around The World

My story begins when I was just 9 years old, and my family took me on a year-long adventure around the globe. From camping in the African wilderness to trekking to Everest Base Camp, those experiences shaped who I am today—more open-minded, empathetic, and resilient.

2014 - 2015

Pursuing a Passion for Design

After returning from a year of global adventures with my family, I channeled my love for travel into creative pursuits, helping with the Earth Trekkers travel blog and inspiring others to explore the world. In middle and high school, my passion for art shone through, earning me a Scholastic Art Award for a series based on our travels, and later, I painted a 60ft mural at my high school to boost school spirit. When it came time to choose a college, I followed my passion for creativity over the pressure to pursue engineering, leading me to SCAD, where I discovered my calling in User Experience Design (UXD).

2015 - 2022

An Amazing Experience at SCAD

My time at SCAD has been incredible, filled with collaborative projects like Cheers and close friendships with talented UX students who have supported my growth. I’ve taken on leadership roles, including project manager for a SCADpro course, where I lead a team of 16 designers to create a proof of concept for Deloitte. As a mentor to UX and graphic design students, and an officer in the Future Leaders of UX club, I guide and empower students by organizing events and offering 1:1 sessions. My involvement in design challenges and class successes has allowed me to become a role model for my peers.

2022 - Present

In My Free Time

When I'm not working, I love traveling, hiking, running, reading, and painting, always seeking new experiences that enrich my design perspective. I recently started competing in triathlons, and I have a dream of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, a two-month journey from New Mexico to Washington State.

Let's Chat

Email

LinkedIn

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KARA RIVENBARK

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