UX Designer & Researcher
Hi, I'm Kim Johnson
I design clear, research-driven experiences for people and their pets, backed by seven years of web design.
- UX Research
- Prototyping
- Design Systems
- Accessibility
- Front-end Dev
Open to UX roles · Texas & remote
Selected work
My Work
Case studies in UX research, design systems, and web design.
Time-Off Request App
Replacing paper leave forms with a mobile app so store employees know when their time off is approved.
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HCSS Design System
A reusable chips component and an icon audit that brought consistency to construction software.
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CHI Haircare Website
Maintained CHI's website and designed graphics to grow traffic and customer engagement.
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About me
From GeoCities to UX
My journey into tech started when my friend Frank introduced me to gaming, from Duke Nukem on PC to Super Mario on Nintendo. Exploring GeoCities websites sparked my love of web design, and I taught myself Paint Shop Pro and web languages on createblog.com.
That curiosity led me to earn a BFA in Interactive Media Design and work as a web designer for seven years in corporate settings. A class in Human-Centered Design then shifted my focus to UX, inspiring me to earn my M.S. in User Experience at Kent State University.
Today I work on the front desk team at Banfield Pet Hospital, where I see firsthand how clients and veterinary teams experience pet care. Outside of work, I love belly dancing, time with family, and cuddling my talkative cat, Dixie.
- Education M.S. User Experience Kent State University
- Experience 7+ years web design Corporate websites & social
- UX Internship HCSS Design systems
- Currently Banfield Pet Hospital Client & vet team experience
Beyond UX
Social Media & Video
As Social Media Coordinator at Farouk Systems (CHI), I designed campaigns and helped direct video storytelling — work that taught me how audiences engage and how to tell a story visually.