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Novia Chao

✦ multi-disciplinary designer making the world more inclusive and compassionate

hey, hi, hello

in a nutshell,

📍 in Toronto falling in love with community

👩‍💻 working as UX Designer @ Konrad Group

💭 always reflecting on social impact and mentorship

me, waving hello to you

currently

Designing at Konrad Group, a digital agency and product innovation firm that helps Fortune 500 companies succeed in the digital age. I work with strategists, designers, developers internally and on the client-side.

what i've worked on

NDAs are the death of me, but here's a view into what I've been lucky enough to work on

A design system for 30+ designers and developers within the largest retailer of automotive parts and accessories in the US. Audited and led design token refresh + created internal education on usage and maintenance.

A number of client pitches, ranging from a complete redesign for a food ordering mobile app to a personalized wealth management dashboard and chatbot.

A redesign for a handheld radio-frequency scanner to optimize warehouse management operations across the US and Mexico.

A responsive brand portal to streamline brand asset management and promote understanding of a recent rebrand.

An interactive web3 onboarding journey, with a personality quiz and personalized resources.

A QR code scanning application for a web3 social protocol to allow IRL event attendees to share profiles instantly.

🏆 awards

ETHNYC | Winner

ETHAmsterdam | Winner

LFGrow | Winner

Adobe Creative Jam x Patagonia | Finalist

💬 notable mentions

Hostinger | 20 Best Portfolio Website Examples for Inspiration in 2023

Webflow | 9 great student portfolios from recent graduates

🫶 community involvement

Sprintfolio | Mentor

UX Designathon 2023 | Co-Organizer, Led Intro to Figma Workshop

cmd-f | Sponsor

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© Novia Chao, 2023