Mallory Kraus is a versatile UX designer and front-end developer dedicated to crafting intuitive, human-centered digital experiences. By bridging the gap between empathetic design and technical execution, she brings a holistic, end-to-end approach to product development. Mallory has honed her expertise through impactful roles at industry-leading companies like HP and Roku. In these fast-paced environments, she has demonstrated her ability to translate complex user needs into seamless, visually engaging, and highly functional interfaces, consistently advocating for the end-user at every stage of the design and development lifecycle.
Her practical design philosophy is deeply rooted in a strong academic foundation. Mallory earned her degree in Cognitive Science with a specialization in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) from the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego). This background provided her with a profound understanding of user research methodologies, behavioral science, and interaction design principles, allowing her to build products that align naturally with how people think and behave.
Beyond the screen, Mallory is fueled by continuous curiosity and a passion for making. In her free time, she immerses herself in reading and hands-on creative projects—pursuits that continually inspire her design thinking and keep her creative problem-solving skills sharp