Your story deserves an experience that inspires - I design to make it happen
Website & Web APP
A modern refresh to Kansas' largest anime convention
13,000+
Attendees, guests, artists, and exhibitors
Naka-Kon
enterprise mobile design
Redefining the application experience
50M
users impacted
21%
completion rate
Wells Fargo
web application
Organizing the mortgage origination chaos
5 hours / week / underwriter
saved
Elphi
My design tools 🛠️
Here's what you can find in my toolbox
Figma
UX/UI Design & Iteration
How I work 💡
UX Design
From wireframes to user journeys I utilize various UX techniques to create intuitive experiences
Testimonials 💡
"Cali's collaborative spirit shines as she actively engages in stakeholder calls, seeking clarification and asking the right questions. What truly sets Cali apart is her openness to feedback and her willingness to incorporate it seamlessly into her designs. She does not hesitate to push back or seek input from others when she believes it's necessary. Her contributions have been invaluable, working alongside her has been fantastic, and I am certain she will excel in any team.”
- Michael Sichmeller, Experience Design Manager @ Wells Fargo
"She has a user and usability-centric approach, asking the right questions which demonstrates her commitment to thoroughly understanding user needs to create the best end-user experiences. Her knowledge of Figma results in beautiful wireframes that are easy to understand when sharing with Customers and Partners... I feel at ease when working with Cali because she delivers wireframes on time, every time, and has such a wonderful personality to boot!"
- Marlys McKibben, Business System Consultant @ Wells Fargo
"Calista got up to speed quickly and jumped in with a "figure-it-out" mentality. A client partner remarked early in the engagement that she demonstrated commitment to the work, emerging leadership skills, and the ability to interface with colleagues across the organization. She brings a unique blend of professionalism, liveliness and positive to her work. Any team would be lucky to have her onboard!"
- Haley Fee, Manager @ Turnberry Solutions
"Cali was truly a delight to work with - professionally and personally. She's made a great impression on myself and our PM, UX, and Engineering teams she's worked on with her wit, work ethic, and "quirky influence" (as she calls it). Her fresh perspectives and insightful observations often sparked lively "out-of-the-box thinking". She has a bright future in this field and I'm excited to see where she goes from here."
- Shannon Elsenpeter, Sr. Project Manager @ Wells Fargo
Hi again 👋
I'm Calista and I didn't always want to be a designer. I was never one of those people who knew what they wanted to be growing up (does anyone, though?), but I knew I wanted to work with people and be creative.
My passion lies in understanding people and crafting tools that make a meaningful impact on someone's life. For me, design is more than a process - it's personal. My work is an extension of myself, reflecting my dedication to empathy, creativity, and problem-solving. To me, great design strikes a balance between ever-changing user needs and business goals, and I strive to create experiences that are both impactful and purposeful.
With experience in industries ranging from fintech to fandom culture, I bring a unique perspective to every project I undertake. Whether it’s simplifying complex workflows or reimagining digital experiences, I approach each challenge with curiosity and care, always keeping the user at the heart of the process.
I'm searching for my next opportunity, so don't be shy!
