Kristina Yermakovich
Originally from Stockton, CA, now based in Manhattan. My background is in experimental art and currently I'm a designer in the AI space on Ring at Amazon. Some of my favorite things are wandering around the city, medium format photography, sailing, chess, oil painting, experimental film, abstract expressionism & yoga.
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Design Philosophy
My approach to design is heavily influenced by my studies in experimental art, finding non-linear ways of storytelling through holistic experience design. I’m passionate about finding ways for traditional mediums and patterns to break conventional use in order to illustrate something complex, innovative, and new. My academic work in clinical personality assessment, uncovering patterns, themes, and insights beyond self-report, forms the foundation of my research and analysis process. These pillars, in tandem, support my translation of abstract ideas into data-driven designs.
4'33", JOHN CAGE
BLUE, DEREK JARMAN

THEMATIC APPERCEPTION

Education
MASTER OF FINE ARTS
Experimental & Documentary Arts
Duke University
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
Studio Arts
Sonoma State University
Experience
SENIOR UX DESIGNER – AMAZON
2022 - present
Designed cross-platform customer experiences on Alexa's Artificial General Intelligence team and currently working on Ring owning the Activity and AI portfolios.
LEAD EXPERIENCE DESIGNER – BANK OF AMERICA
2018 - 2022
Lead over the Rewards portfolio on the Wealth, Investments & Retirements XD team. Guiding strategy, research, end-to-end design and delivery on products touching consumer, retail, small business and Merrill clients.
LEAD UX PRODUCTION DESIGNER – LOWE'S
2016 - 2018
Lead of Lowe’s largest team of designers, Promotions & Marketing, managed art direction and UX for events and omni-channel campaigns. Contributed to design on eCommerce & Merchandising teams.
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR – ART INSTITUTE
2016 - 2018
Professor of Digital Film & Video Production courses for all levels. Created syllabi, video projects and taught a combination of technical studio skills with theory and lecture around film.
FREELANCE DESIGNER – SMITHSONIAN
2017 - 2018
Concept and design for exhibition publication for the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
DESIGNER – DUKE UNIVERSITY
Recognitions
2014 - 2016
Designer for web design, print media and video campaigns. Produced promotional media and installation work for the Powerplant Gallery.
WINNER, INNOVATE FOR IMPACT
Bank of America | 2021
Cradles to Crayons Design Hackathon
WEB REDESIGN OF THE YEAR
Lowes.com | 2017
Internet Retailer Excellence Awards
ARTIST RESIDENCY
Milkwood International | 2016
ÄŒeský Krumlov, Czech Republic
1st PRIZE, "WHAT IS GOOD ART?"
Duke University | 2016
The Kenan Institute for Ethics