I'm drawn to the work that requires real visual thinking: the kind grounded in fundamentals that are increasingly rare — space, contrast, hierarchy, rhythm. The details that most people scroll past are usually where I'm most at home. It's something colleagues tend to notice, and something I love bringing to teams who are ready to care about it.
My work spans consumer apps, enterprise platforms, and emerging tech — building the visual and experiential logic that holds a product together, from the big idea down to the pixel. I'm happiest as a hands-on contributor who shapes direction, not just executes it.
What I care about most is the quality of the thinking behind the work — and the belief that design culture is infrastructure. The strongest creative work I've been part of happened in rooms where craft was taken seriously and people were genuinely invested in each other's growth. That's the environment I'm drawn to, and the one I try to help build.
"Zara is a rare creative talent that you don't want to miss out on. Hiring her will be a decision you'll celebrate for a long time to come. Don't hesitate, bring Zara on board now!"
Mark Levy | Business leadership, worked together at Citizen.
"Zara is an incredible creative force with extraordinary emotional intelligence. She's one of the smartest, most productive, and most visionary collaborators I've worked with. Hire her today—before your competition takes her off the market."
Tamye Riggs | Writing and Typography leadership, collaborated together at FontShop, TypeCon, and Type Network
"Zara is an inspiration to work with. She has such enthusiasm for good design and beautiful typography, that I consistently look up to her. Not only is she well-versed in design, she can convey her ideas with both a sense of excitement about her subject matter and a calm demeanor in front of a client."
Olivia Warnecke | Senior UX Designer, worked together at Punchcut
"Zara is a consumate pro who brings so much to projects: cohesion, out-of-the-box thinking, and a sense of camaraderie. You'd be lucky to get someone of her skill and experience."
Ashwin Sodhi | CEO, Ventriloquent, worked together at Punchcut
"Her talent coupled with her thoughtful, collaborative approach raised the bar for the team and the product. In a short amount of time, she gained the respect of the organization and became a leading voice in the overall product direction. She has a clear vision for how to deliver value to the consumer in a relatable and differentiated way."
Meg Burich | Digital Health Advisor, worked together at Adidas
➺ Buzzwords
➺ Some companies I've partnered with
Amazon Prime Video
AT&T
CNN
eBay
Evernote
Google (Android, Assistant, Search, YouTube)
Lenovo
LG
Pison
Samsung
T-Mobile
XFINITY Mobile