I do design research and interaction design for desktop, web, embedded and mobile applications. I'm based in Austin, Texas and currently work at projekt202 as a Senior User Interface Designer. I'm responsible for learning stakeholder and user needs through interviews, contextual inquiries, user testing and analysis and then leading design teams in taking our findings and delivering detailed wireframes and specifications to create a usable, enjoyable experience. I work with a variety of modalities and tools. I've worked for clients such as Charles Schwab, Motorola and SAP while working for agencies, from within software companies and as a consultant. I especially geek out on data visualization, that point in user research where it all begins to come together and green interfaces.

I have spoken at the Austin Product Marketing Management Forum and to students in the Austin Community College Webmaster Certification program.

I also am an organizer of the Interaction Design Association Austin chapter. If you're new to town, looking to hook up with the practice community or have an idea for a meeting topic or speaker, please drop me a line.

Email: kyra (at) edeker.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kyraedeker