Nicole Kahn
About Nicole Kahn
Nicole Kahn serves as the VP of Design at Carta, where she focuses on creating innovative solutions for the unbanked population in Brazil. With extensive experience in design research and strategy, she has held leadership roles at notable organizations including WeWork and IDEO.
Work at Carta
Nicole Kahn has been serving as the VP Design at Carta since 2022. In this role, she focuses on leading design initiatives and strategies that align with the company's objectives. Her work involves overseeing design processes and ensuring that user needs are prioritized in product development. Kahn's experience in design research and strategy contributes to her effectiveness in this position, allowing her to advocate for user-centric solutions.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Kahn holds a Master of Science in Product Design from Stanford University, where she studied from 2003 to 2005. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Brown University, completing her degree from 1996 to 2000. Kahn's educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in design and engineering, enabling her to approach problems with a multidisciplinary perspective.
Background
Nicole Kahn has a diverse professional background in design and engineering. She began her career at Sapient as Operations Support and later worked as a Senior Engineer at Nexant. Kahn transitioned into design roles, including positions at IDEO, where she held various leadership roles, and WeWork, where she served as VP Design + Strategy. Her experience spans over two decades, encompassing design research, strategy, and education.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Nicole Kahn has led significant projects, including the design of a mobile banking product for the unbanked population in Brazil. She built a world-class Design Research & Strategy team at WeWork, advocating for user needs and aligning product and engineering efforts. Kahn also created IDEO Stories, a storytelling platform that has been adopted globally across IDEO offices. Additionally, she has developed onboarding experiences for complex enterprise software, contributing to increased sales.
Teaching and Mentorship
Nicole Kahn has a strong commitment to education and mentorship in design thinking. She has taught design thinking to thousands of students, executives, and colleagues, focusing on unlocking creative potential in others. Her teaching experience includes a decade-long tenure as a lecturer at Stanford University, where she shared her expertise and insights with aspiring designers and innovators.