Karina Davila

Karina Davila

I'm a UX designer and researcher who believes in the power of design to tell stories and solve complex problems. My work sits at the intersection of human behavior and decision-making — connecting dots to reveal the bigger picture, with a focus on projects that drive social impact around prevention, consent, and sexual health.

My career reflects this commitment. I led UX design and research at Thorn, a tech nonprofit combating child sexual abuse material, and contributed design and strategy to Likely Story, a digital sexual health game. I've also done user research at Visa's Innovation Center and worked with organizations including UNICEF, The New York Times, Bloomberg, and UNICEF.

As a survivor of child sexual abuse, this work is deeply personal. I channel my experience into both my professional practice and my work as an artist and writer — transforming personal narrative into visuals and writing that spark conversation and connection. Currently, I'm leading community-based design projects exploring how we turn toward one another to build connection and foster prevention.

Outside of work, you'll find me running, kayaking, or hiking — and spending quality time with my toddler, my cat, and my dog.


Services

Services

UX & UI Design

User Research

Communication Design

Graphic Design

illustration

UX & UI Design

User Research

Communication Design

Graphic Design

illustration

Clients

Experience & Clients

TedXFolsom

UN Foundation

Aleli

Inventional

visa

thorn

TedXFolsom

UN Foundation

Aleli

wex

Cannonball Creative

The National Democratic Training Center

Let’s work together.

Let’s work together.

Or, check out my resume.

Or, check out my resume.