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Kelsey Pytlik is an Adjunct Professor at Kent State University's School of Information, where she teaches courses such as User Experience Design Principles and Concepts (UXD 60001), UXD in Practice (UXD 60002), and Principles of Interaction (UXD 60102). Her work emphasizes empathy, accessibility, and user-centered design in both academic and professional contexts.
Education:
- M.S. in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management with a Focus in User Experience Design, Kent State University
- B.Phil in Interdisciplinary Studies, Miami University (specializations in Marketing, Communications, and Interactive Media Studies)
Pytlik’s research and practice focus on integrating empathy into UX design, ensuring inclusive accessibility solutions, and addressing gender diversity in the workplace through her co-founded initiative, Gild Collective. Her career spans roles at digital agencies, e-commerce retailers, and contract UX work across diverse clients since 2016.
Professional Highlights:
- Co-founder and CEO of Gild Collective, specializing in gender diversity and inclusion programming for organizations
- Freelance User Experience Designer collaborating with software companies, including projects for country clubs and golf courses
- Active participant in endurance events for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Her expertise bridges academic instruction with real-world applications, advocating for designing experiences that prioritize end-user perspectives and disabilities.
