Kristen Morith
About Kristen Morith
Kristen Morith is a UX Research Specialist and Product Designer at Index Exchange in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. With a diverse background in design and planning, she has held various roles in organizations such as Myplanet and the Historic Districts Council, and has a strong educational foundation in Communications Design and City and Regional Planning.
Work at Index Exchange
Kristen Morith currently serves as a UX Research Specialist and Product Designer at Index Exchange, a role she has held since 2023. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she works in a hybrid environment. In her position, she utilizes video and written summaries to effectively communicate research findings and recommendations to product teams and senior leadership. She has also contributed to increasing the number of external research participants by 86% in Q4 2023 compared to Q3 2023 through collaboration with sales and accounts teams. Additionally, she provides coaching and mentorship on UX research within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Morith holds a Master of Science in City and Regional Planning from Pratt Institute, where she studied from 2009 to 2011. She also earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications Design from the same institution, studying from 2003 to 2007. In 2018, she completed a User Experience and Product Design Intensive program at General Assembly Canada. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in design principles and user experience methodologies.
Background
Kristen Morith has a diverse professional background that spans various roles in design and planning. She began her career as an Assistant Art Director at the New York Public Interest Research Group in 2007. Over the years, she has held positions such as Preservation Associate at Historic Districts Council, Product Designer/UX Specialist at Spectrum Traffic Data Inc., and Senior Planner at Brook McIlroy. Her experience also includes working as a Team Lead/Product Designer at Civic Hall Toronto and as an Interaction Designer at Myplanet.
Previous Experience
Before her current role at Index Exchange, Kristen Morith worked as a Product Designer at Index Exchange from 2021 to 2023. She also served as a Transportation Planner/Designer at BA Consulting Group Ltd. from 2011 to 2017. Her freelance work includes a position as a Graphic Designer for the Victorian Society New York from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she gained experience as a Graduate Intern at the New York City Department of Transportation from 2010 to 2011.