UX Design Student

NN/g Design Assistant

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

NN/g Design Assistant

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

NN/g Design Assistant

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

NN/g Design Assistant

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

NN/g Design Assistant

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

NN/g Design Assistant

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

NN/g Design Assistant

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.

Fueled by curiosity and a passion for creating meaningful experiences, Kara works tirelessly to support her teams and solve problems through thoughtful, user-centered design. Whether leading a project or mentoring peers, she’s committed to fostering collaboration, always pushing herself and others to deliver impactful solutions that balance creativity with real-world needs.

Work Experience

Nielsen Norman Group

September 2024 - Present

Design Assistant

Nielsen Norman Group

September 2024 - Present

Design Assistant

SCADpro x Deloitte

September 2024 - Present

Project Manager

SCADpro x Deloitte

September 2024 - Present

Project Manager

Earth Trekkers

June 2024 - August 2024

User Interface Designer

Earth Trekkers

June 2024 - August 2024

User Interface Designer

SCAD FLUX

March 2024 - Present

Logistics Coordinator and Mentor

SCAD FLUX

March 2024 - Present

Logistics Coordinator and Mentor

SCADhome

March 2023 - Present

Resident Assistant

SCADhome

March 2023 - Present

Resident Assistant

Process and Tools

My Story

UX Research

Define Problem & Solution

UX Mapping

Design Concepts

User Testing

UI Design

Work Experience

Nielsen Norman Group

September 2024 - Present

Design Assistant

SCADpro x Deloitte

September 2024 - Present

Project Manager

Earth Trekkers

June 2024 - August 2024

User Interface Designer

SCAD FLUX

March 2024 - Present

Logistics Coordinator and Mentor

SCADhome

March 2023 - Present

Resident Assistant

Process and Tools

UX Research

UX Mapping

Design Concepts

User Testing

UI Design

Define Problem & Solution

My Story

Work Experience

Nielsen Norman Group

September 2024 - Present

Design Assistant

Nielsen Norman Group

September 2024 - Present

Design Assistant

SCADpro x Deloitte

September 2024 - Present

Project Manager

SCADpro x Deloitte

September 2024 - Present

Project Manager

Earth Trekkers

June 2024 - August 2024

User Interface Designer

Earth Trekkers

June 2024 - August 2024

User Interface Designer

SCAD FLUX

March 2024 - Present

Logistics Coordinator and Mentor

SCAD FLUX

March 2024 - Present

Logistics Coordinator and Mentor

SCADhome

March 2023 - Present

Resident Assistant

SCADhome

March 2023 - Present

Resident Assistant

Process and Tools

UX Research

Define Problem & Solution

UX Mapping

Design Concepts

User Testing

UI Design

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.

2004 - 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.

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.

2004 - 2015

Process and Tools

Work Experience

Nielsen Norman Group

September 2024 - Present

Design Assistant

Nielsen Norman Group

September 2024 - Present

Design Assistant

SCADpro x Deloitte

September 2024 - Present

Project Manager

SCADpro x Deloitte

September 2024 - Present

Project Manager

Earth Trekkers

June 2024 - August 2024

User Interface Designer

Earth Trekkers

June 2024 - August 2024

User Interface Designer

SCAD FLUX

March 2024 - Present

Logistics Coordinator and Mentor

SCAD FLUX

March 2024 - Present

Logistics Coordinator and Mentor

SCADhome

March 2023 - Present

Resident Assistant

SCADhome

March 2023 - Present

Resident Assistant

UX Research

Define Problem & Solution

UX Mapping

Design Concepts

User Testing

UI Design

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.

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.

2004 - 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.

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.

2004 - 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.

KARA RIVENBARK