What type of work does Kiara specialize in?
Kiara is a data-driven, people focused product designer. She believes nothing is more important than designing a great product, and she is very passionate about understanding peoples’ behaviors and needs when it comes to creating great products that have a positive impact on lives. In terms of product design, Kiara is a generalist. She believes in running usability studies and user research and being able to explore ideas from concept to prototype with varying levels of fidelity. From her experience, she has learned that prototyping is the most effective way to test design ideas, iterate quickly, and get buy-in from stakeholders. Sketch and Principle are the primary tools she uses to validate her prototyped designs, and she is constantly using cutting edge tools and technology to streamline her design processes.
What type of companies has Kiara worked with?
Kiara has worked with companies of all sizes. From Fortune 500 companies to early-stage startups.
What is it like working with Kiara?
Working with Kiara is similar to working with your existing team. She most likely already uses the same cutting edge tools and technology you and your team use daily to get work done. She provides frequent updates, and all design requests are handled quickly with high or low fidelity prototypes.
Why should I work with Kiara?
You should work with Kiara if you want to collaborate with a highly skilled top 1% designer and have your design requests completed efficiently without having to worry about revisions, communication, fluctuating hourly rates, and all the things you have to deal with when trying to get quality design work.
When does my project start?
Kiara will schedule a kickoff call with you shortly after you submit your payment information. By the time your kickoff call happens, she will be ready to start working together immediately.
Can we have the kickoff call and invoice you at the end of the design sprint?
Unfortunately, no.
Will Kiara attend product meetings in person?
Kiara works remotely. All design requests are handled through dedicated email, Slack or a custom project management tool preferably. Working with Kiara is simple, efficient and productive. You will have dedicated support, and you can reach her anytime via chat or email.
Will Kiara work with my engineers to implement the designs?
Absolutely. Kiara is a software engineer turned UX UI designer. She works closely with engineering and product teams all the time, so you’re in good hands.
How often do I get updates?
Kiara will provide frequent updates. She will send status updates as many times as you need and as often as you need them. Within reason of course. Feel free to ask her for a status update anytime you like.
How are the design files delivered?
Designs are delivered in a Sketch file with all the assets. If you need the assets to be exported and organized individually, that can be done too.
Should I choose the hourly, weekly or full-time plan?
Great question. The Weekly Iterator plan aka “the secret weapon” is probably the most cost-effective and flexible plan.
I have less than a week of design work for Kiara. Which plan should I go with?
The minimum engagement is the Weekly Warrior plan.
Do I have to sign a contract to work with Kiara?
You are not required to sign a contract, but feel free to request a copy of the design consulting agreement. If you decide to cancel, you will need to let Kiara know two days before the end of the current week or month sprint, so she has time to get all the assets ready. For the Weekly Iterator and Innovator Extraordinaire plans, all payments are recurring. You will be billed the day after the last day of work for the following two weeks/months.
Can Kiara sign my NDA instead of her standard NDA?
Unfortunately, no. Kiara works with so many different customers that it is impossible for her to sign everyone’s NDA. The legal & compliance overhead is cost prohibitive. Rest assured the NDA she provides is standard & fair for all parties.
I don’t have enough budget for my project. Will Kiara partner for equity?
Unfortunately, no.
I’m not sure I want to commit to any of the plans. Is there a way to see what it’s like working with Kiara first?
For new clients, Kiara offers a $500 design brief. In the design brief, Kiara will outline all of her ideas and solutions for any pressing design challenges. The design brief should give you an idea of whether or not you want to proceed with hiring Kiara as a consultant on your project.
Can I get a refund?
Unfortunately, no. Once payment is made, Kiara carves out time to work on your project. This means she will either turn down other opportunities or have to move things around on her schedule to work on your project. Because of this, no refunds are issued once payment is made. If you need to change or cancel your plan, please let Kiara know a week in advance.