Kiri Elise Stolz

Human centered graphic and interaction design unicorn

kirielise@gmail.com

@kurispice:melm.xyz


Education

University of Lethbridge: Bachelor of Fine Arts, New Media - 2015

Nielsen Norman Group UX Certificate: Interface Design

Tech stack

Adobe Creative Suite, affinity, HTML5, CSS, JS, Bootstrap, Hugo, Articulate 360, H5P, Canva, Processing, Arduino

Skills

UXD, UI, UDL (universal design for learning), data visualization, interaction design, design systems, human centered design, systems thinking, facilitation, teaching, project planning, customer service

Additional qualifications

  • Crucial Conversations
  • Queer 101 and 102
  • QPR Suicide Prevention Training

About me

Design for humans
makes the world a better place
I do what I can.

Experience

Media Specialist - Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation

Lethbridge Polytechnic FEB 2016 - Present

Applied design thinking, user experience design, and human-centered design methodologies to the creation of infographics, interactive learning objects, videos, and web resources to support teaching and learning. Mentored practicum students, onboarded contract media specialists, provided feedback and creative direction on projects, and facilitated brainstorming and prototyping sessions. Developed resources to disseminate knowledge and ensure the quality, consistency, and accessibility of our work across multiple projects, channels, and teams.

Sessional Instructor - Animation, Multimedia Production

Lethbridge Polytechnic AUG 2018 - DEC 2020

Designed and facilitated engaging learning experiences that prepared students for a career in multimedia production. Provided timely and accurate feedback to encourage students. Developed flexible and customizeable assessments to meet diverse student needs. Researched new software, techniques, and design methodologies and incorporated them into curriculum as needed.

Contract Illustrator

Environment Lethbridge JAN 2016 - NOV 2016

Developed a visual identity and a series of illustrations for a narrative-driven “scrolly-telling” site. The goal was to educate locals about waste management and promote strategies for reducing waste at home. The site was part of a campaign which contributed to the City of Lethbridge adopting a curbside recycling program.

Teaching Assistant

University of Lethbridge JAN 2014 - APR 2015

Assisted professor in the development and presentation of curriculum, including lectures and lab work, and solving technical issues. Guided students in creating interactive media using creative coding platforms such as Arduino and Processing. Provided office hours and acted as a student resource for feedback and brainstorming.