Ari Krzyzek
CEO and head of strategy at Chykalophia
Expertise: Design + UX, founders + entrepreneurship
Education: Institut Seni Indonesia Denpasar; University of Arizona

CEO and Head of Strategy at Chykalophia (read: see-ka-lo-fia), Ari Krzyzek helps femtech, DTC, and women-led brands transform their website into a platform that unlocks business opportunities. She co-authored the book Made to Sell: Creating Websites that Convert. She serves as a branding, UX consultant, and professional peer in support of fellow female entrepreneurs through the private business incubator 1871 Chicago and Chicago’s global healthcare startup incubator, MATTER. She’s the co-host of Halo Femtech Podcast, which honors disruptive innovators and change-makers advancing women’s health.

Furthermore, she helps women in tech and design break into and succeed in the industry by mentoring them for personal branding, career advancement, and entrepreneurship through Interaction Design Foundation, Chicago Innovation and ADP list.

 

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5 Ways Good UI/UX Design Boosts Your Small Business
Investing in your site’s UI/UX isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about laying the groundwork for sustainable growth for your business.
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Debunking 5 Myths in UI/UX Design for Mobile Apps
A fun, engaging mobile app is a great way to win customers and grow your business. Our expert lays out five myths you shouldn’t let influence your work when building one.
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What Is Neurodesign?
Designers can create more effective and engaging products by working synergistically with users’ brains. Our expert explains how.
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5 Myths About Dark Mode — and the Realities
Dark mode is a UI choice that has become trendy of late. Our expert dispels some myths surrounding it and provides the truth.
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How to Practice Sustainable UX Design
UX design has a responsibility to drive digital sustainability in ecological, social and economic ways. Our expert explains some principles you should follow to achieve this goal.
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How Machine Learning Tools Can Enhance UX Design
A plethora of new technologies promise to shake up the work of the UX designer. Our expert explains how to get the most out of them.
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Microinteractions: A Guide to Mastering the Smallest Parts of Your Design
Because microinteractions are so small, designers often overlook them, but getting these tiny elements of a product right is essential. Our expert explains how to approach them.
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Why Do UX Designers Need to Work With Data?
If you want to build useful UX designs, you need to make sure your work incorporates insights from data.
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A Web Design Dictionary for Business Owners
No matter what type of business you’re in, you need a sharp website so your customers know you’re serious. Here, our expert lays out the A to Z of UX design.