I’m a Designer

I'm Carolyn, a Senior UX/UI Designer and Design Lead with twelve years of experience creating responsive web interfaces, intuitive apps and HMI experiences, delightful motion graphics, and full design systems.

For the past two years, I've led design projects from concept to delivery, managing project teams and bridging the gap between creative vision and strategic execution. My background in graphic design, combined with experience as an in-house designer in biotech and higher education, and as a design consultant across various industries, gives me a comprehensive perspective on delivering impactful design solutions.

I practice human-centered design to build empathetic, engaging experiences. By understanding user needs and product requirements, I create intuitive, accessible solutions while empowering design teams to deliver exceptional work that makes a real impact.

I’m a Teacher

To share the design techniques and tips I’ve learned throughout my career and grow my leadership skills, I began teaching online at Skillshare in 2020. I have shared my expertise by creating six classes with 96% of student reviews saying the classes met or exceeded expectations.

I’m a Learner

One of my top strengths is learning. I studied graphic design, color theory, brand identity design, book design, and more at the Stamps School of Art & Design at the University of Michigan where I earned my BFA in Art & Design. I have since taken classes at schools like the Rhode Island School of Design and most recently completed a UX Design Certification and Project Management Certification from Google.

I’d love to talk with you

Email
carolynowsiany@gmail.com

Phone
(586) 552-9171

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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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Examples of my students’ work

by Garrett Rincon

by Kat James

by an anonymous designer

by Dhi Mazo