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Emily Davis

Emily is a design leader who believes that beautiful design and exceptional usability go hand in hand. With multiple industry awards under her belt, she has crafted digital experiences for brands ranging from innovative startups to global enterprises. At KiwiBrain, Emily leads the design team with a human-first approach, ensuring every interface we create is not only visually stunning but also intuitive and accessible. Her design philosophy centers on understanding user needs deeply before putting pen to pixel.

Emily Davis
"Design is not just what it looks like - it's how it makes people feel. Every pixel should serve a purpose."

Emily Davis

Head of Design

Expertise

Areas of Specialization

Emily Davis brings deep expertise across multiple disciplines, combining technical knowledge with strategic thinking.

UI/UX Design
Design Systems
Brand Identity
User Research
Interaction Design
Accessibility
Career

Professional Experience

01

Head of Design

2023 - Present

KiwiBrain

Leading the design team and establishing the design culture. Created a comprehensive design system used across all client projects.

02

Senior UX Designer

2018 - 2023

Spotify

Led UX for key product features, contributing to a 35% improvement in user engagement through research-driven design iterations.

03

UI Designer

2015 - 2018

IDEO

Designed innovative digital experiences for Fortune 500 clients, winning multiple design awards for creativity and user impact.

Education

Academic Background

MFA Interaction Design

Royal College of Art

2015

BDes Visual Communication

AUT University

2013

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