Hi! I’m Karyna /ka-ree-nah/, a product designer focused on making digital products clear and easy to use.

I’ve worked at both early-stage and established companies, including Chatham Financial, Lutron and Perceive Now. My work has ranged from new product experiences to more mature products and design systems, across financial technology, smart-home products and research software.

Before design, I earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering in Belarus. While I was there, I came across a UI/UX design course at the Hi-Tech Park almost by accident. The course sparked an interest that I decided to pursue as a career after moving to the U.S.

Portrait of Karyna Karmanovich

Off screen

A few snapshots from life outside of work

Standing on a cliff edge overlooking Yosemite Valley The best experiences are better when shared
Snow-capped mountain range above a grassy hillside Exploring new landscapes is one of my favorite ways to reset
Group of fellow designers on a walk by the water I’m always up for a design conversation and a long walk
City street with a taxi and a tall apartment building Finding inspiration in architecture
Detail of the ornate facade of Casa Batlló I could look at these details all day
Open sketchbook with hand-drawn concept sketches A break from screens
Rows of illuminated paper lanterns at a shrine I love capturing small moments on my travels
Two cows grazing in a misty green pasture One of my favorite photos from Costa Rica
Person performing a traditional matcha tea ceremony Not a matcha person, but I loved the ritual
Aerial view of a winding road through a desert valley A break during a bike ride in Peru