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Hello!
I'm Kayla - a product strategist, working on the ux of the future.

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I'm a product strategist and behavioral designer with a background in human-centered design, mechanical engineering, and startups. More specifically, I am fascinated by the design and UX of new agents (whether a physical social robot, a voice interaction, or other conversational AI). I want to build a future where our technology capitalizes on behavioral science in positive ways and helps users build good habits, rather than sucking away our energy and attention for bad ones.

 
 

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Ommie
Ommie

A robot I designed and built for researching the intersection of social robotics and mental health support. Further information available in August 2022 with citable publication.

Molten Work
Molten Work

A selection of aluminum and iron casting pieces and experiences from the Yale Sculpture course Hidden Truths.

Volta Charging
Volta Charging

During my time at Volta Charging, I led the design and development of a number of projects that I am proud of. They include a next-gen EV charging station, new advertising capabilities based on computer vision, prediction technologies for EV station placement, and next-gen mobile app.

MOTI
MOTI

A tabletop social robot infused with behavioral science principles to help users develop and stick to wellness habits ranging from productivity, to exercise, to mindfulness.

Luna
Luna

A conversational AI companion for building better sleep habits.

New Years Bot
New Years Bot

A chatbot that helps guide the choosing of New Year’s Resolutions and setting you up for success with habit formation.