Krystian Rutledge

Krystian Rutledge

Experienced UX/UI Designer | Product Specialist

4 yrs experience · <10 hrs/week

About

A seasoned UX/UI Designer, I hold a Bachelor's degree in Communication Art from the Savannah College of Art and Design and have further honed my skills at Designlab. My professional journey includes impactful roles as a Product Designer at Kidogo Productions, Pasadena Party Patrol, and EduLink. At Kidogo Productions, I led the strategic vision and user research, creating intuitive user flows and high-fidelity UI elements that enhanced user engagement. My tenure at Pasadena Party Patrol saw me drive a comprehensive app redesign, integrate push notifications, and develop features that significantly boosted user interaction. At EduLink, I engineered a parent-teacher communication system, fostering a 15% month-over-month growth in user engagement. My expertise lies in aligning design strategies with business objectives, ensuring seamless and intuitive user experiences across platforms.

Skills

Design SystemsDesign ThinkingInformation ArchitectureProduct DesignPrototypingRapid PrototypingUI/UX DesignUX researchUsability TestingUser FlowsUser Research

Experience

  • Product Designer · Kidogo Productions01-01-2024

    Spearheaded user research for Kidogoville, conducting in-depth interviews and competitor analysis, which informed the design process and resulted in a 35% increase in user satisfaction through targeted data-driven improvements. Developed comprehensive user flows, wireframes, and prototypes in Figma, creating intuitive and user-friendly interactions that improved task completion rates by 40% and reduced navigation time by 25% Conducted usability testing with parents, children, and educators, refining designs based on feedback, which led to a 20% increase in user satisfaction and a 30% reduction in task completion errors. We have developed engaging and culturally relevant UI elements for the Kidogoville app, which enhanced user engagement by 45% and improved educational outcomes by 35%, as measured by user feedback and performance metrics. Collaborated with animators and developers to integrate interactive features, such as customizable avatars and environments, resulting in a 50% increase in user retention and a 20% boost in app usage time. Orchestrated SCRUM meetings with the development team, ensuring project milestones were met on time, which increased overall project efficiency by 30% and improved team productivity by 25%.

  • Product Designer · Pasadena Party Patrol2023 – 12-01-2023

    Integrated chat feature in the Pasadena Party Patrol mobile app, resulting in a 30% improvement in communication efficiency between the business and clients by facilitating real-time file sharing and constant vendor communication. Implemented push notification system, enhancing user engagement by 25% and ensuring timely updates, leading to a 20% increase in user satisfaction and a 10% rise in overall bookings proven by user testing. Conducted comprehensive user research, including virtual interviews and surveys, to identify key pain points, resulting in a 35% increase in user satisfaction through data-driven product development. Designed and crafted an in-app purchase feature, boosting customer satisfaction by 25% as reflected in post-transaction surveys, and providing a seamless billing and payment management experience. Enhanced booking process with advanced search, availability checks, and instructor reviews, increasing user engagement by 15% and contributing to a 10% growth in overall bookings. Prioritized the "Create an Account" button based on usability testing feedback, increasing new registrations by 45% and decreasing account abandonment by 30%, resulting in a 60% boost in user satisfaction.

  • UX Designer · EduLink09-01-2023 – 11-01-2023

    Led the development of EduLink's communication platform, enhancing parent-teacher interactions, resulting in a 40% reduction in communication time and a 30% boost in parent engagement. Executed comprehensive user research, gathering and analyzing feedback from parents and teachers, leading to a 35% increase in user satisfaction and a 50% boost in parental engagement. Developed user flows, wireframes, and prototypes for EduLink, creating intuitive interactions and improving user task completion rates by 40%, while decreasing navigation time by 25%. Designed visually captivating UI elements for EduLink, enhancing brand impact and increasing user engagement by 45%, contributing to a 20% rise in monthly messages between parents and teachers. Orchestrated usability testing sessions, iterating on designs to meet user needs, resulting in a 20% increase in user satisfaction ratings and reducing task completion times by an average of 40 seconds.

Education

  • DesignlabUX/UI Designer
  • Savannah College of Art and DesignBachelor's degree, Communication Art

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