Fashion
Thrifting, playing with colors, and putting unexpected pieces together. Basically, designing outfits instead of interfaces.
About
Oi! Tudo bem?
I am Carol Kim, a Brazilian Product Designer, living in Germany.
I got my start in advertising. Curiosity, and a weakness for a good challenge, pulled me into tech.
Today, I'm a Product Designer at Talon.One, the leading incentives engine behind loyalty programs and promotions for some of the world's most-loved brands. I own our Experimentation features and help shape the vision for our design system.
Before that, I spent three years at CAE Inc. in aerospace. I tackled complex problems across pilot training and airport operations, rebuilt the company's design system, and modernized legacy software into contemporary SaaS products.
I do my best work in Agile environments, where I can be resourceful, collaborative, and quick on my feet. My goal as a designer is simple: deliver real business results without losing sight of what customers need.
Experience
| Role | Company | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Product Designer | Talon.One | Mar 2025 – Present |
| Product Designer | CAE Inc. | Sep 2021 – Jan 2025 |
| Graphic Designer | Azimuth Marketing | Mar 2020 – Sep 2021 |
| Graphic Designer | YM Inc. | May 2019 – Mar 2020 |
| Graphic Designer | Bischoff Group | Mar 2017 – Nov 2017 |
When I’m not in Figma
Hiring managers: this is seasoning, not the main course. The work is still the work.
Video games
There’s something very satisfying about solving a complex problem and finally beating the final boss. Currently alternating between Zelda and Hades on the Switch.
Crochet
Sometimes the brain needs a break from screens. I love getting lost in counting loops and rows while making cute amigurumi — a different kind of problem-solving, one stitch at a time.
Cooking
The ultimate prototypes: test, adjust, iterate, and feed people. Research interviews are definitely better with snacks. I occasionally bring my experiments (and recipes) to the office, too.