I am a UX/UI designer who thrives on turning complex problems into clean, intuitive interfaces. I build design systems, lead cross-functional collaboration, and deliver experiences that align with business goals and user needs. I emphasize rigorous research, prototyping, and usability testing to bridge the gap between engineering and end users, creating solutions that are visually compelling and highly usable. I enjoy working with innovative teams and contributing to award-winning designs.

Sarah J Sinai

I am a UX/UI designer who thrives on turning complex problems into clean, intuitive interfaces. I build design systems, lead cross-functional collaboration, and deliver experiences that align with business goals and user needs. I emphasize rigorous research, prototyping, and usability testing to bridge the gap between engineering and end users, creating solutions that are visually compelling and highly usable. I enjoy working with innovative teams and contributing to award-winning designs.

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I am a UX/UI designer who thrives on turning complex problems into clean, intuitive interfaces. I build design systems, lead cross-functional collaboration, and deliver experiences that align with business goals and user needs.

I emphasize rigorous research, prototyping, and usability testing to bridge the gap between engineering and end users, creating solutions that are visually compelling and highly usable. I enjoy working with innovative teams and contributing to award-winning designs.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

User Experience Designer at Honeywell Inc.
February 1, 2022 - Present
As a User Experience Designer at Honeywell's Software Centre, I specialize in developing innovative, intuitive, efficient, and user-friendly interfaces for software products across diverse industry verticals. My role involves understanding user needs, conducting research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to design software that enhances user satisfaction and aligns with business objectives. I engage in wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing to deliver functional and visually compelling products that bridge engineering processes and end-user software solutions.
Product Designer at Outwrite
January 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Worked as the sole designer for a startup, establishing design systems for the software interface. Conducted user and competitor research to assist in growing premium subscription customers.
UX/UI Designer at Te Kura | The Correspondence School of NZ
November 30, 2021 - July 31, 2025
Led and collaborated on projects working with the Ministry of Education, students, and educators to create user experiences and online learning environments tailored to individual needs. Worked alongside an innovative team to deliver content and enhance student learning experience and engagement. Delivered award-winning designs recognized locally and internationally.
Digital & Graphic Designer at Redshift | Printing.com
December 31, 2017 - July 31, 2025
Focused on graphic design projects with extensions into digital user experience and user interface design. Communicated with clients and developed responsive concepts to create desired design outcomes and unique brand identities.
User Experience Designer at Honeywell, Software Centre
August 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Led the design of intuitive software interfaces and established design systems to support cross-functional teams. Conducted user research, ideation, prototyping, and usability testing to ensure the delivery of functional, visually compelling experiences. Collaborated with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to align user needs with business objectives, resulting in award-winning UI design and improved subscription user satisfaction.
Product Designer at Honeywell
January 31, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Partnered on multiple projects to shape end-to-end product design for software solutions, focusing on usability, accessibility, and visual coherence across platforms. Worked with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into tangible design assets and learning materials for premium subscribers.
UX/UI Designer at The Kura | The Correspondence School of NZ
November 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Designed user experiences and interfaces for online learning environments, collaborating with students and educators to reflect their needs and preferences. Established design systems, facilitated client communications, and delivered responsive, accessible designs that supported effective online education. Projects were recognized locally and internationally for their impact.
Digital & Graphic Designer at Redshift / Printing.com
December 1, 2017 - October 9, 2025
Graphic design role with responsibilities spanning digital and print collateral, client communications, and responsive design. Delivered branding, marketing materials, and UI assets, ensuring consistent visual identity and user-friendly interfaces across media.
UX/UI Designer at The Correspondence School of NZ (Te Kura)
November 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Led UX/UI design initiatives, established design systems, and collaborated with the Ministry of Education, students, and educators to create a user experience and online learning environment that reflected individual needs and preferences.
Digital & Graphic Designer at Red Shift / Printing.com
December 31, 2017 - October 9, 2025
Graphic design-based role with projects extending to digital user experience and user interface design. Communicated with clients and developed responsive concepts, resulting in distinctive brand identities and effective design outcomes.
UX/UI Designer at Honeywell
August 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Led user experience design within Honeywell's software centre, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop intuitive interfaces and contribute to the product development lifecycle across multiple projects.
User Experience Designer at Honeywell Inc.
August 2, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Led design systems and user experience improvements for Honeywell software products across diverse industry verticals. Developed intuitive, efficient interfaces and collaborated with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, and marketing to ensure alignment with business goals. Conducted user and competitive research to inform feature roadmaps and preserve a strong UX. Built and maintained design system components, wireframes, and interactive prototypes to accelerate development. Guided projects from concept through delivery, resulting in improved user satisfaction and measurable adoption across multiple platforms. Projects were recognized for their usability and visual appeal, contributing to award-winning outcomes.
UX/UI Designer at The Correspondence School of NZ (The Kura)
November 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Designed user experiences for the online learning platform, establishing design systems and interface guidelines. Collaborated with the Ministry of Education, students, and educators to create experiences that reflect diverse needs and preferences. Conducted user research and usability testing to validate design decisions and iterated on solutions to improve engagement and accessibility. Worked closely with cross-functional teams to deliver a cohesive, accessible online learning environment that scaled across multiple courses and programs.
Digital & Graphic Designer at Red Shift | Printing.com
December 1, 2017 - October 9, 2025
Graphic design-centric role with projects extending to digital user experience and user interface design. Produced branding collateral, packaging, and digital assets, while integrating UX considerations into web and print work. Collaborated with multiple stakeholders to deliver visually compelling designs that supported marketing and product initiatives.

Education

BDes.(Hons) at College of Creative Arts
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of Design (Honours) at College of Creative Arts, Massey University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
BDes. (Hons) Visual Communication Design at College of Creative Arts
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
BDes (Hons) Visual Communication Design at Massey University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Design (Hons) Visual Communication Design at Massey University, College of Creative Arts
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

D2L | DESIRE2LEARN Excellence Award
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Designers Institute of NZ Best Design Awards Finalist in Empowering UX
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Designers Institute of NZ Best Design Awards Silver Award Winner in Optimising UX
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Expressions Whirinaki Art Centre Art Scholarship
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
DESIRE2LEARN Excellence Award
January 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Designers Institute of NZ Best Design Awards Finalist in Empowering UX & Silver Award
January 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Fusion Award Recipient & Speaker
January 1, 2012 - October 9, 2025
Ignite Speaker
January 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025
Desire2Learn Excellence Award 2020
January 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Best Design Award Finalist in Empowering UX (NZ Designers Institute)
January 1, 2012 - October 9, 2025
Fusion Award Recipient & Speaker
January 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025
Bachelor of Design (Hons) Visual Communication Design
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Education, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Energy & Utilities, Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, Retail