I design clear, human-centered
experiences from complex systems.
Kai Helms | UX/UI Designer
SELECTED WORK
MASTER'S THESIS
Designing ambient support systems that enhance employee recall and confidence during live consultations.
UX Research | Interaction Design | Information Architecture | Experience Design
Identified opportunities for ambient visualizations to support employee decision-making
Demonstrated how contextual guidance can enhance consultations while preserving human connection
THE KESH
Fluid, generative desktop that replaces static programs with context-aware systems
Experience Design | Adaptive UI Design | Speculative
Re-imagined the traditional desktop as a dynamic mesh of contexts, agents, and visual states
Designed for continuity by maintaining user context while interfaces evolve in real time
NEON NOOK
An experimental front-end space inspired by the chaos & charm of the early web
Front-End Development | Experimental Interface Design | Visual Storytelling | Nostalgia-Inspired UI
Used nostalgia as a design tool to challenge modern conventions of structure
Created immersive, desktop-first experiences that prioritize play alongside visual identity
MATERIALS SCIENCE
& ENGINEERING​
Redesigning a complex academic website to improve clarity and navigation
UX/UI Design | Information Architecture | Interaction Design | Accessibility
Transformed legacy structures into a cohesive, user-centered web system
Aligned stakeholder needs, institutional guidelines, and usability to support long-term maintainability
