Kristina

Currently Designing with intent & Leading with impact @KPMG As a Senior product designer.

Kristina

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PHILOSOPHY

Designing with Intent. Leading with Impact.

curiousity

Whether navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, or complex stakeholder needs, I lead with curiosity, structure, and a steady hand.

clarity

I believe design should simplify — cutting through the noise to help teams and users focus on what truly matters.

collaboration

Great outcomes come from co-creation. I bring people together across disciplines to align early, solve the right problems, and move with purpose.

strategy

I zoom out to see the system and zoom in to make it real — connecting high-level strategy to meaningful, user-centered outcomes.

ABOUT ME

I am a strategic designer with a deep love for turning Complexity into clarity.

My path into design wasn’t linear - I started in account management and sales, always asking: How can we make this better? That curiosity led me to design, where I found the perfect mix of empathy, systems thinking, and creative problem-solving.

Over the years, I’ve grown from crafting thoughtful interfaces to leading product discovery, shaping strategy, and building collaborative, cross-functional teams. I thrive in the messy middle - where ideas are fuzzy, and direction is needed most.

At the heart of my work is a simple goal: to bring calm to chaos. Whether I’m aligning stakeholders, improving workflows, or simplifying user experiences, I focus on clarity, connection, and impact.

These days, I’m focused on scaling that impact - mentoring teams, driving better ways of working, and building tools that help people do their best work.

Outside of work, I’m happiest on a mountain - snowboarding in the winter, soaking up sunshine in the summer with my family, and exploring great food spots in beautifully designed spaces.

Team Feedback.

"She has been an invaluable partner in helping me get grounded in KPMG’s processes, design culture, and general best practices. One thing that stands out is Kristina’s ability to translate design thinking into business impact."

E.Lee

Product Designer

" You have been able to manage stakeholder relationship by going above and beyond even in difficult times. Your understanding of business functions and their processes brings valuable learnings to the table which helps in improving One Port adoption. ”

H.P

Product Manager

"During the ECP and Core UI projects, you played a key role in identifying unknowns and escalating issues when needed to ensure timely and accurate solutions. Your proactive approach, attention to detail, and dedication greatly supported the development team in staying on track and meeting deadlines. Your contribution was truly valuable and appreciated."

A.C

Front-End Developer

"Your close collaboration with the development team greatly improved our overall workflow. By actively supporting design QA and addressing feedback promptly, you helped minimize design-related bugs and ensured a more seamless handoff between design and development."

A.C

Front-End Developer

"Kristina brings strong product design energy to her work. She asks smart, focused questions that drive toward effective design outcomes."

E.Lee

Product Designer

"One thing that really stands out is your ability to ask thoughtful questions and provide some light design feedback — that’s a real strength of yours, and it adds value to the [critique] session."

T.Shawn

UI Designer

"I strongly believe that you are able to maintain your calm in difficult discussions which is critical and really helps stakeholders to feel that they are being heard."

H.P

Product Manager