Who is Nawara?

I have over 10 years of experience working at the intersection of design, marketing, engineering, and technology, blending fine arts, operations, and user experience into a cohesive approach to problem-solving. As a UX/UI Designer and storyteller, I enjoy translating complexity into scalable design systems and human-centered experiences that support both users and business goals.

I’m most energized where strategy and execution come together to turn ideas into meaningful, scalable solutions.

Lately, my work has focused on defining design standards and AI-enabled workflows that help teams move faster while maintaining quality and consistency.

Strengths

Strategize and develop through fast iterations
◆ Lead teams with a thoughtful, design thinking approach
◆ Connect insights to innovate user experiences
Develop systems to increase efficiency and productivity

Experience

Activision Blizzard | Microsoft Gaming

Sr. UX/UI Designer

JaN 2023 — Present
WSP
Senior Graphic Designer
Aug 2021 — Jan 2023
Kimley-Horn & Associates
Workload Supervisor & Graphic Designer
Jul 2016 — Dec 2020
Walt Disney World
Assistant Operations Manager & Misc. Roles
Jan 2010 — JuL 2016

Tools

Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, Webflow, HTML, CSS, Miro, Canva

Technology

Microsoft Suite, Asana, Trello, monday.com

Content

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💭 Reframe Wednesdays 💡

I explore topics surrounding company culture, early careers, and representation in diversity. The articles feature an initial thought I've had (or experienced) and end with an intentional, reframed thought.

Favorites

Media/Animation: My Neighbor Totoro, Cowboy Bebop, Gundam (various series), DN Angel, and the How to Train Your Dragon series

Games: Dark Cloud 2, Final Fantasy X, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Scrabble, D&D and the Kingdom Hearts series