Please, call me Cali :)
Please, call me Cali :)
Please, call me Cali :)
"There are many worlds, but they share the same sky — one sky, one destiny."
- Kairi, Kingdom Hearts II
"There are many worlds, but they share the same sky — one sky, one destiny."
- Kairi, Kingdom Hearts II
"There are many worlds, but they share the same sky — one sky, one destiny."
- Kairi, Kingdom Hearts II
"There are many worlds, but they share the same sky — one sky, one destiny."
- Kairi, Kingdom Hearts II
Before transiting into UX, I studied Digital Media Design & Communication at the U of M - Twin Cities then working in Social Media and Marketing, learning the importance of gathering and interpreting user data to inform decisions and evaluating effectiveness with performance metrics. While I loved social media, I felt something was missing.
Before transiting into UX, I studied Digital Media Design & Communication at the U of M - Twin Cities then working in Social Media and Marketing, learning the importance of gathering and interpreting user data to inform decisions and evaluating effectiveness with performance metrics. While I loved social media, I felt something was missing.
I moved into UX in hopes of filling my desire to help others while also exploring my creativity with joyful and memorable experiences. My designs, like my interest in human connection, are driven by empathy and a desire to make people's lives just a bit easier.
I moved into UX in hopes of filling my desire to help others while also exploring my creativity with joyful and memorable experiences. My designs, like my interest in human connection, are driven by empathy and a desire to make people's lives just a bit easier.
As a UX Designer who is comfortable being uncomfortable, I am always looking to find out the ‘why’ to create better experiences and achieve user and business goals. My “I’ll figure it out” mentality and can-do attitude make me adaptable and a great resource on project teams handling complex problems.
As a UX Designer who is comfortable being uncomfortable, I am always looking to find out the ‘why’ to create better experiences and achieve user and business goals. My “I’ll figure it out” mentality and can-do attitude make me adaptable and a great resource on project teams handling complex problems.
I'm a current digital nomad looking for the next place to settle my roots. If you need to find me, I'll probably be baking, kidnapping my friends (lovingly) for boba, and visiting my cat whenever I get homesick.
I'm a current digital nomad looking for the next place to settle my roots. If you need to find me, I'll probably be baking, kidnapping my friends (lovingly) for boba, and visiting my cat whenever I get homesick.
Currently I'm….
Currenlty I'm….
Currently I'm….
Playing: Valorant, TFT, Horizon Forbidden West and Hollow Knight (patiently, but aggressively waiting for Silksong)
Playing: Valorant, TFT, Horizon Forbidden West and Hollow Knight (patiently, but aggressively waiting for Silksong)
Playing: Valorant, TFT, Horizon Forbidden West and Hollow Knight (patiently, but aggressively waiting for Silksong)
Playing: Valorant, TFT, Horizon Forbidden West and Hollow Knight (patiently, but aggressively waiting for Silksong)
Reading: The Other Side of Magic, Atomic Habits, A Sign of Affection and Seraph of the End
Reading: The Other Side of Magic, Atomic Habits, A Sign of Affection and Seraph of the End
Reading: The Other Side of Magic, Atomic Habits, A Sign of Affection and Seraph of the End
Watching: Windbreakers, BlueLock, Selling Sunset and Delicious in Dungeon
Learning: Japanese for JLPT N3, HTML/CSS/C++, and Unity/Unreal (I'm working on a visual novel game concept)
Learning: Japanese for JLPT N3, HTML/CSS/C++, and Unity/Unreal (I'm working on a visual novel game concept)
Learning: Japanese for JLPT N3, HTML/CSS/C++, and Unity/Unreal (I'm working on a visual novel game concept)
What's in my Creative Toolbox
What's in my creative toolbox
Figma
Figma
Spotify
Spotify
Adobe
Adobe
Notion
Notion
Discord
Discord
Blender
Blender
Tea
Tea
Some nice things a few lovely people have said about me
Some nice things a few lovely people have said about me
Haley Fee, Manager @ Turnberry Solutions
Haley Fee, Manager @ Turnberry Solutions
"Calista got up to speed quickly and jumped in with a "figure-it-out" mentality. A client partner remarked early in the engagement that she demonstrated commitment to the work, emerging leadership skills, and the ability to interface with colleagues across the organization. She brings a unique blend of professionalism, liveliness and positive to her work. Any team would be lucky to have her onboard!"
"Calista got up to speed quickly and jumped in with a "figure-it-out" mentality. A client partner remarked early in the engagement that she demonstrated commitment to the work, emerging leadership skills, and the ability to interface with colleagues across the organization. She brings a unique blend of professionalism, liveliness and positive to her work. Any team would be lucky to have her onboard!"
Marlys McKibben, Business System Consultant @ Wells Fargo
Marlys McKibben, Business System Consultant @ Wells Fargo
She has a user and usability-centric approach, asking the right questions which demonstrates her commitment to thoroughly understanding user needs to create the best end-user experiences. Her knowledge of Figma results in beautiful wireframes that are easy to understand when sharing with Customers and Partners... I feel at ease when working with Cali because she delivers wireframes on time, every time, and has such a wonderful personality to boot!"
She has a user and usability-centric approach, asking the right questions which demonstrates her commitment to thoroughly understanding user needs to create the best end-user experiences. Her knowledge of Figma results in beautiful wireframes that are easy to understand when sharing with Customers and Partners... I feel at ease when working with Cali because she delivers wireframes on time, every time, and has such a wonderful personality to boot!"
Michael Sichmeller, Experience Design Leader and Manager @ Wells Fargo
Michael Sichmeller, Experience Design Leader and Manager @ Wells Fargo
"Throughout our time together, Calista has consistently proven her ability to deliver quality designs. Her collaborative spirit shines as she actively engages in stakeholder calls, seeking clarification and asking the right questions. What truly sets Cali apart is her openness to feedback and her willingness to incorporate it seamlessly into her designs. She does not hesitate to push back or seek input from others when she believes it's necessary. Her contributions have been invaluable, working alongside her has been fantastic, and I am certain she will excel in any team.”
"Throughout our time together, Calista has consistently proven her ability to deliver quality designs. Her collaborative spirit shines as she actively engages in stakeholder calls, seeking clarification and asking the right questions. What truly sets Cali apart is her openness to feedback and her willingness to incorporate it seamlessly into her designs. She does not hesitate to push back or seek input from others when she believes it's necessary. Her contributions have been invaluable, working alongside her has been fantastic, and I am certain she will excel in any team.”
Shannon Elsenpeter, Project Management Senior Manager @ Wells Fargo
Shannon Elsenpeter, Project Management Senior Manager @ Wells Fargo
"Cali was truly a delight to work with - professionally and personally. She's made a great impression on myself and our PM, UX, and Engineering teams she's worked on with her wit, work ethic, and "quirky influence" (as she calls it). Her fresh perspectives and insightful observations often sparked lively out-of-the-box thinking". She has a bright future in this field and I'm excited to see where she goes from here."
"Cali was truly a delight to work with - professionally and personally. She's made a great impression on myself and our PM, UX, and Engineering teams she's worked on with her wit, work ethic, and "quirky influence" (as she calls it). Her fresh perspectives and insightful observations often sparked lively out-of-the-box thinking". She has a bright future in this field and I'm excited to see where she goes from here."