Carola Ponce
About Carola Ponce
Carola Ponce is a Principal Designer at Tequitable, with a diverse background in user experience and design across various companies including Demandforce, Macy's, and the United States Digital Service. She holds degrees from New York University and California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, and emphasizes integrating diverse perspectives in her design process.
Current Role at tEQuitable
Carola Ponce serves as the Principal Designer at tEQuitable, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on creating user-centered design solutions that enhance the overall user experience. Her work involves integrating diverse perspectives into the design process, ensuring that the services developed are both innovative and effective. Ponce's approach combines design thinking with technology, emphasizing iterative and measurable outcomes.
Previous Experience in User Experience Design
Prior to her current role, Carola Ponce accumulated extensive experience in user experience design across various organizations. She worked as a Digital Services Expert - User Experience at the United States Digital Service from 2016 to 2019. Before that, she was a Senior User Experience Strategist at Macy's for six months in 2015. Her career also includes significant roles at Demandforce as Lead Designer and at Intuit as Lead Experience Designer for the Demandforce product.
Teaching Experience
Carola Ponce has experience in education, having served as a Design Instructor at UC Berkeley Extension in 2015. During her tenure, she taught design principles and practices, sharing her expertise with students. This role complemented her professional design experience, allowing her to influence the next generation of designers.
Educational Background
Carola Ponce holds a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) from New York University, which she achieved in 2013. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona between 2004 and 2006. Additionally, she participated in the AIGA/Yale program, focusing on Business Perspectives for Creative Professionals at Yale School of Management.
Design Philosophy and Skills
Carola Ponce emphasizes a design philosophy that integrates diverse perspectives into brainstorming sessions. She possesses a keen ability to balance the big picture with finer details in design projects. Her passion for international travel enriches her understanding of various cultural contexts, which informs her design approach. Ponce is committed to creating services that are not only elegantly designed but also functional and user-friendly.