Nice to meet you, I'm Claire!

I’m a designer who leads with empathy and curiosity, always looking for ways to make experiences feel thoughtful and human. Whether I’m sketching, brainstorming, or learning something new, I’m happiest when I’m making things that bring joy to others.


Welcome to my little corner of the internet! If you're curious about how I got here, you can scroll down to read a little bit about my UX journey.

Nice to meet you, I'm Claire!

I’m a designer who leads with empathy and curiosity, always looking for ways to make experiences feel thoughtful and human. Whether I’m sketching, brainstorming, or learning something new, I’m happiest when I’m making things that bring joy to others.

Welcome to my little corner of the internet! If you're curious about how I got here, you can scroll down to read a little bit about my UX journey.

My UX Timeline

Learn more about my journey to design!

Learn more about my journey to design!

Stickers from my business

2023

In high school, I started a sticker business, designing and producing stickers from my bedroom. After receiving requests for custom designs from classmates, I expanded into client work where I grew my love for designing products that make people smile.

2023

Design Interactive Fellowship

2024

I started college undeclared, unsure of what path I wanted to take. After discovering UX design through passion projects in several school clubs (including Design Interactive), I decided to pursue it by declaring a double major in Cognitive Science and Design.

2024

Stickers from my business

2023

In high school, I started my own sticker business, designing and producing stickers in my bedroom. After many peers asked if I could make them something custom, I eventually branched out to client work where I grew my love for designing products that make people smile. 

2024

Stickers from my business

2023

In high school, I started my own sticker business, designing and producing stickers in my bedroom. After many peers asked if I could make them something custom, I eventually branched out to client work where I grew my love for designing products that make people smile. 

2024

Design Interactive Presentation Night

2025

Wanting to put myself more out there, I applied for and became the Program Manager for Design Interactive. In this role, I strengthened my own skills by teaching UX design to others. I also broadened my knowledge in adjacent fields by learning frontend development through upper-division courses and enhancing my graphic design skills through an internship.

2025

Design Interactive Presentation Night

2025

Wanting to put myself more out there, I applied for and became the Program Manager for Design Interactive. In this role, I strengthened my own skills by teaching UX design to others. I also broadened my knowledge in adjacent fields by learning frontend development through upper-division courses and enhancing my graphic design skills through an internship.

2025

Design Interactive Presentation Night

2025

Wanting to put myself more out there, I applied for and became the Program Manager for Design Interactive. In this role, I strengthened my own skills by teaching UX design to others. I also broadened my knowledge in adjacent fields by learning frontend development through upper-division courses and enhancing my graphic design skills through an internship.

2025

Post-presentation sweet treat with the team!!

Present Day

Currently, I am interning at Risk and Safety Solutions, where I’m contributing to both design and research across several projects. Right now, I’m focused on creating a brand-new feature for the RSS platform, stay tuned!

Present Day

Post-presentation sweet treat with the team!!

Present Day

Currently, I am interning at Risk and Safety Solutions, where I’m contributing to both design and research across several projects. Right now, I’m focused on creating a brand-new feature for the RSS platform, stay tuned!

Present Day

Post-presentation sweet treat with the team!!

Present Day

Currently, I am interning at Risk and Safety Solutions, where I’m contributing to both design and research across several projects. Right now, I’m focused on creating a brand-new feature for the RSS platform, stay tuned!

Present Day

Design Interactive Fellowship

2024

I began college as undeclared, not exactly sure what I wanted to do. After being exposed to UX Design through creating passion projects in multiple school clubs (such as Design Interactive), I decided to pursue UX Design by declaring cognitive science and design as my double major. 

2024

Design Interactive Fellowship

2024

I began college as undeclared, not exactly sure what I wanted to do. After being exposed to UX Design through creating passion projects in multiple school clubs (such as Design Interactive), I decided to pursue UX Design by declaring cognitive science and design as my double major. 

2024

let's chat!

clyokota@gmail.com

let's chat!

clyokota@gmail.com

let's chat!

clyokota@gmail.com