About

Dog Lover • Native Floridian • Figma Geek

Hi, my name is Sarah Kouch and I am a designer with a passion for creating functional layouts with continuous user flow & engagement.

I believe that great designs should both: solve problems & showcase practical elegance.

Bad design shouts at you.
Good design is the silent seller.

- Shane Meendering

about me

My passion for design started when I was in elementary school. I would create PowerPoint presentations with as many colors, fonts, photos, and transitions as humanly possible — they will never see the light of day. Once I got to high school, I learned the Adobe Suite and was inspired.

Since focusing on layout design, I have learned that beauty and purpose work together in a project. When they don't, the user is confused and bored. I often think the user is similar to Alice, in Alice and Wonderland — lost and wanting more — and we as designers need to help lead them. Alice said it best,

"Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?" said Alice.
"That depends a good deal on where you want to get to," said the Cat.

I love working in the design industry and on my days off the creativity doesn't stop! I love creating in my digital playground, exploring new worlds on & off the screen through movies, books, and trailblazing with my faithful puppy.

my experience

Digital Director
ThreadLink
Nov 2024 — Present
Social Media Leader
The Gathering
Feb 2021 - Aug 2021
Lead Web Designer
ThreadLink
Jan 2023 — Nov 2024
Photographer & Poser
i4k Sports Photography
Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
Design & Web Assistant
ThreadLink
Aug 2022 — Jan 2023
Social Media Leader
The Gathering
Feb 2021 - Aug 2021
Photographer & Poser
i4k Sports Photography
Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

my specialty

UX Design

I specialize in UX design with the goal of creating clear, intuitive, and engaging digital experiences. With expertise in tools like Figma and InVision, I design responsive websites and mobile apps, as well as interactive prototypes that are both practical and visually appealing.

My approach blends a deep understanding of user behavior with a clean, vibrant aesthetic, ensuring each project is not only functional but also delightful. I focus on extensive research and ongoing assessment throughout the design and testing phases to ensure the final product is user-friendly and meets the needs of the target audience.

My portfolio spans a range of projects, including websites, mobile applications, magazines, posters, and books, all underpinned by a strong grasp of hierarchy and visual communication.

my education

Bachelors in Business and Organizational Leadership
Valencia College
2024
Associates in Graphic Design
Valencia College
2024
Associates in Interactive Design
Valencia College
2024
Associates in General Studies
Valencia College
2024

my accolades

Figma UI UX Design Essentials
Udemy
2024
CMS Certification
Webflow
2024
Layouts Level 1
Webflow
2024
Webflow 101 Certification
Webflow
2024
Silver ADDY Winner
2023 District Student American Advertising Federation Orlando Advertising Awards
2023
Gold ADDY Winner
2023 Local Student American Advertising Federation Orlando Advertising Awards
2023
Graphic Design Production
Valencia College Certification
2020
Graphic Interactive Design Production
Valencia College Certification
2020
Graphic Interactive Design Support
Valencia College Certification
2020
Graphic Design Support
Valencia College Certification
2019
Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Certified Associate Pearson Certiport
2017
Visual Communications using Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Certified Associate Pearson Certiport
2016
Print & Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign
Adobe Certified Associate Pearson Certiport
2015
Academic President & Dean List
Valencia College
2018 - 2022

my skills

I have worked on a variety of projects over the years and each project has taught me a lot. Every opportunity big or small has been used to help further my knowledge.

Publication
Photography
User Experience
User Interface
Prototyping
Webflow
Notion
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Invision
Figma
Zapier

Background & Qualifications

Download my Resume to learn more about me
OR visit my Portfolio to see my skills in action