About

I’m Carolyn, a Senior UX/UI Designer and design leader with over a decade of experience designing complex, human-centered digital products across a range of industries.

I lead end-to-end UX and UI efforts for SaaS platforms, enterprise software, and HMI-driven systems, translating complex workflows and technical constraints into clear, intuitive experiences. My work spans discovery, research, interaction design, validation, and delivery, and I regularly partner with product, engineering, and stakeholders to align user needs with business and system requirements.

My background includes in-house roles within biotech and higher education, as well as consulting across many industries. This experience has shaped a pragmatic, systems-oriented design approach grounded in collaboration, accountability, and measurable impact.

Accessibility and inclusive design are core to my practice. Early in my career, I worked closely with users of varying abilities, which continues to inform how I design for clarity, usability, and real-world constraints, especially in healthcare and regulated environments. I’m passionate about building products that support expert, internal, and patient-facing users alike.

Teaching & Mentorship

Alongside my design work, I teach UX and design courses on Skillshare, where I share practical techniques and real-world insights from my professional experience. Since 2020, I’ve created six courses with 96% of student reviews indicating the classes met or exceeded expectations.

Teaching allows me to sharpen my own thinking, mentor designers at different stages of their careers, and contribute to the broader design community.

Learning & Growth

I hold a BFA in Art & Design from the University of Michigan’s Stamps School of Art & Design. I continue to deepen my expertise through ongoing education, including advanced coursework in UX design and project leadership, most recently completing UX Design and Project Management certifications from Google.

I’m driven by continuous learning, especially in areas where design intersects with complex systems, accessibility, and evolving technologies.

I’d love to talk with you

Email
carolynowsiany@gmail.com

Phone
(586) 552-9171

Interested in learning more about my UX process or reviewing in-depth case studies?
I’m happy to share access upon request.

Learn with me on Skillshare

Create an Engaging Case Study in Figma

A designer’s portfolio is everything. It’s their key to landing jobs and showcasing expertise and skills honed over their career. However, designing a portfolio is time consuming and it can be difficult to talk about your own work and skills.

In this class I will help you create and maintain a stellar design portfolio that spotlights what makes you a unique and exceptional designer.

Learn how to create an engaging case study for your portfolio with me!

Information Design: Create a Data-Driven Campaign in Figma

All designers are information designers! The essential skills used to organize and visualize information can be implemented across ALL fields of design to improve the way we understand the world.

In this class you’ll learn how to give form to content, use imagery to tell a story, practice empathy for users, and create a well-rounded personal project for your design portfolio.

Learn how to visualize information with me!

Animation for Graphic Design

Are you interested in leveling up your visual design skills to add that touch of *magic* to your work?

The world of graphic design is quickly moving in a more animated direction. Sentences fading in and out, icons bouncing together on the screen make for engaging imagery that is not only entertaining. Adding motion to your designs brings new meaning to your message! And learning even just a bit about animation allows you to keep up with the latest marketing and social media trends.

Learn animation for graphic design with me!

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