Hi! I’m Karen Gonzalez,

a Creative Unicorn focused on

HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN

UX /UI Designer + Motion Graphics

Hola!

Thanks for taking the time to check my Portfolio. As a Senior UX Architect with over six years of experience in user experience design, I have worked with many clients, from small start-ups to large corporations. I am passionate about creating user-focused products that are intuitive, easy to use, and visually stunning.

My Principles

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Aesthetic
I am a minimalist! I focus on bring users a clean aesthetic while exploring and covering their needs. Functionality, simplicity, and honesty guide my creative thinking and overall work.
Platform
Mastered platforms such as Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), Axure RP, Figma, inVision, Sketch, and UxPin.
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Possibilities
There's no small or complicated project I wouldn't take with an open mind and excitement. I can help connect users with digital products by creating or elevating approachable and clean experiences.
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Principle
Users first.

Some Quotes…

"Karen is a pleasure to work with. She always leaves me re-inspired to "build it right" and to actively contribute to building the brand through quality products/services/experiences."
Jade Marquez, Sr Lead Digital Experience Manager | Lumen Technologies
“I was Karen's Director at Ashley Furniture and during that time she never ceased to amaze me. Karen has a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of UX and design. She was my top performer out of a team of eleven. As Senior Manager of UX, Karen supported my role with the organization across many areas. She has great leadership skills and has always been a team mentor. Karen is always excited about taking on new challenges and I would highly recommend Karen for any leadership role in UX.”
Charles Elliot, Director of User Experience | Ashley Furniture
“Karen is one of the best UX designers/architects I have had the honor to work with. She takes careful consideration to put the user first based on insights, data, and gut instinct. Karen is one of the bests at her cra  and any company would be lucky to have her on their UX team or running their UX program.”
Jeff Melton, Vice President of Product | Ashley Furniture