Cleveland, OH | 440-787-7693 | kyliewielk@outlook.com
Chicago, IL
DePaul University
June 2025
Columbus, OH
The Ohio State University
May 2022
Minor: Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies | DEI Certificate
Brook Park, OH
Cap'n Taco
June - Aug 2025
Conducted staff & customer research on POS workflows; redesigned system to improve order accuracy by 25% and reduce checkout time 15%
Prototyped and tested mobile-first website updates, achieving 90% task success in usability testing
Delivered wireframes and digital tool refinements that raised employee satisfaction from 3.2 → 4.5/5
Designed branded merchandise (sauce bottles, stickers, t-shirts), boosting social engagement by 30%
Partnered with owners & staff to align business goals with user needs while maintaining brand consistency
Apr - Jun 2025
UX/UI Designer
Designed mobile app with inclusive accessibility best practices; achieved 90%+ user satisfaction in testing
Conducted UX research on AI-driven recommendations to support personalization and emotional safety
Built cohesive brand identity (logo, color palette, typography, design system)
Jan - Mar 2025
Product Designer
Designed real-time photo-sharing flows with potential AI-driven content curation
Conducted A/B testing and mapped user journeys to optimize usability and engagement
Created visual identity to improve brand recognition and user experience
Apr - Jun 2024
UX Researcher & IA Designer
Conducted user research to redesign navigation & IA, achieving 93–100% success rate on key tasks
Developed new sitemap & high-fidelity wireframes to streamline user flows
Iterated designs with peer feedback and usability testing in Agile-inspired cycles
How Culture Impacts Social Media (DePaul, 2025) — Analyzed cultural differences in communication, privacy, and platform use; proposed adaptive design guidelines for inclusive social media experiences
AI Uses for Mental Health and Therapy (DePaul, 2024) — Explored generative AI applications (chatbots, companion bots, avatar therapy) in mental health care; highlighted accessibility benefits, ethical risks, and design recommendations
Examining Gender Preferences for Aesthetics and UI (DePaul, 2023) — Literature review on gender-specific and neutral aesthetic preferences; identified design implications for inclusive and credibility-enhancing interfaces
Design & Prototyping: Figma, Framer, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Axure, Canva
Front-End & Collaboration: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (Basic), FigJam, Notion, Miro
UX/UI Deliverables: Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Personas, User Flows, Design Systems, Branding
