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