I’m Malika, a UX strategist and product designer
with 10+ years of experience helping organizations turn complex challenges into intuitive digital experiences.
I've led design work for companies including Google, IBM, and United Airlines, creating products that simplify complexity and create meaningful impact.
Today, I partner with startups and mission-driven organizations to shape product strategy, improve user experiences, and bring ambitious ideas to life.
Making Democracy Feel Personal—Even on a Screen
Helping New Yorkers Find the Support They Need
Detroit—Bridging the Digital Divide
Reimagining the DMV in 5 Days: A Design Sprint Case Study
Designing a Culture of Care at Google
Creating Moments That Matter for Google Local Guides
Priceline Moments
United Airlines Basic Economy
Talks
The Struggles & Triumphs of Creating a Design System Practice
Design System University
A panel hosted by Dan Mall to share lessons from growing a design system practice at the Obama Foundation—discussing the challenges, wins, and what it takes to build lasting impact through design.
Applying User Centered Design to Detroit's Digital Divide
Code for America Conference 2023
A lightning talk on using user-centered design to co-create an internet outage tool with Detroit residents, helping address the city’s digital divide through a fully remote, collaborative process.
Engaging Virtual Audiences in Civic Dialogue
Code for America Conference 2025
A lightning talk on how the Obama Foundation used interactive design and multimedia storytelling to engage online audiences in the 2024 Democracy Forum, expanding access to a national conversation on pluralism.