Art Direction

Branding

Strategy

Web Design

UX Designer &
Creative Producer:

Where human-centered

design meets the art

of storytelling.

Kyla A. Harrod

Kyla A. Harrod

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Women

4+ years working at the intersection of entertainment and the consumer brands that influence what people watch, wear, and buy.

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Recent Work.

Understanding how people interact with an experience before it is built is what drives better business decisions. These case studies document the process of designing digital products from the ground up and answers the most important question before a project goes into production: who is this for and what do they actually need from it.

Interests.

Digital Design

Film

Photoshoot

Social Media

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User Experience Design

I design intuitive digital products and experiences grounded in research, tested against real behavior, and built around the people using them.

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Film Production

I coordinate departments and build narratives from concept through delivery to bring a creative vision to life on a screen.

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Fashion

I bring a trained eye and a systems-thinking mind to visual direction, which means every aesthetic decision I make has a researched backed reasoning.

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Brand & Social Strategy

I understand how a brand earns attention, builds trust over time, and how the content works differently depending on who is watching.

User Experience Design

I design intuitive digital products and experiences grounded in research, tested against real behavior, and built around the people using them.

Film Production

I coordinate departments and build narratives from concept through delivery to bring a creative vision to life on a screen.

Fashion

I bring a trained eye and a systems-thinking mind to visual direction, which means every aesthetic decision I make has a researched backed reasoning.

Brand & Social Strategy

I understand how a brand earns attention, builds trust over time, and how the content works differently depending on who is watching.

User Experience Design

I design intuitive digital products and experiences grounded in research, tested against real behavior, and built around the people using them.

Film Production

I coordinate departments and build narratives from concept through delivery to bring a creative vision to life on a screen.

Fashion

I bring a trained eye and a systems-thinking mind to visual direction, which means every aesthetic decision I make has a researched backed reasoning.

Brand & Social Strategy

I understand how a brand earns attention, builds trust over time, and how the content works differently depending on who is watching.

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Black Man
Woman

Good design should make someone's experience clearer, life easier, and feel more connected than before 

Good design should make someone's experience clearer, life easier, and feel more connected than before 

My work is what separates a product people use from one they recommend to others. That difference shows up directly in customer retention, engagement, and growth.

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Cross-disciplinary

Culturally Fluent

Tenacious

Human-centered

SCAD Startup

2026

Content Developer

Savannah, GA

VibeBetter

2024-2025

Content Marketing Strategist

London, UK/Remote

Mayo Clinic x SCADPro

2024

UI/UX Designer

Savannah, GA

Deloitte x SCADPro

2024

UX Researcher

Savannah, GA

SCAD FLUX

2023-2024

Brand Ambassador

Savannah, GA

SCAD Startup

2026

Content Developer

Savannah, GA

VibeBetter

2024-2025

Content Marketing Strategist

London, UK/Remote

Mayo Clinic x SCADPro

2024

UI/UX Designer

Savannah, GA

Deloitte x SCADPro

2024

UX Researcher

Savannah, GA

SCAD FLUX

2023-2024

Brand Ambassador

Savannah, GA

SCAD Startup

2026

Content Developer

Savannah, GA

VibeBetter

2024-2025

Content Marketing Strategist

London, UK/Remote

Mayo Clinic x SCADPro

2024

UI/UX Designer

Savannah, GA

Deloitte x SCADPro

2024

UX Researcher

Savannah, GA

SCAD FLUX

2023-2024

Brand Ambassador

Savannah, GA

Production Work.

Narritives

Music Videos

Fashion Films

Ad Compaigns

Lead Hairstylist

Coca-Cola Refreshing Films

A student body directed film that explores the shared excitement of watching a movie in a theater, emphasizing the an experiences that can’t be replicated at home.

Black Man
Woman Glasses
Hallway
Afro

Director, Producer

Chaos to Clarity

A film exploring a widowed father's fight to preserve his family's legacy despite systemic challenges.

Woman Side Pose
Polish Woman
Woman Zoom Shot

Lead Hair

ETRNA

A fashion film examining Brazil’s 90s dictatorship, honoring the radical role visual art and music played as tools of resistance.

Woman Flowers
Basketballer
Woman Deep Shot
Woman In The Smoke

Lead Hair

Flight of the Navigator, sponsored by Swarvoski

A fashion film retelling the narrative of Amelia Earhart's long-lasting legacy.

Blue Hall
Car
African Man
Man Casual

Lead Hairstylist

Coca-Cola Refreshing Films

Black Man
Woman Glasses
Hallway
Afro

Director, Producer

Chaos to Clarity

Woman Side Pose
Polish Woman
Woman Zoom Shot

Lead Hair

ETRNA

Woman Flowers
Basketballer
Woman Deep Shot
Woman In The Smoke

Lead Hair

Flight of the Navigator, sponsored by Swarvoski

Blue Hall
Car
African Man
Man Casual

Lead Hairstylist

Coca-Cola Refreshing Films

Black Man
Woman Glasses
Hallway
Afro

Director, Producer

Chaos to Clarity

Woman Side Pose
Polish Woman
Woman Zoom Shot

Lead Hair

ETRNA

Woman Flowers
Basketballer
Woman Deep Shot
Woman In The Smoke

Lead Hair

Flight of the Navigator, sponsored by Swarvoski

Blue Hall
Car
African Man
Man Casual

Testimonials.

"Kyla demonstrated a remarkable ability to grasp complex design concepts, showcasing a keen eye for detail, strong understanding of visual hierarchy, and mastery of design principles...Her exceptional work ethic, willingness to take risks, and enthusiasm made her a standout in the class. "

Red Woman

Jorge Montero

Graphic Design Professor

"Kyla brought a rare combination of creativity, tenacity, and cultural awareness that elevated our brand in meaningful ways...She would be a powerhouse addition to any team."

Man B&W

Laurence Lewars

Startup Founder, Marketing & Operations Manager

"There are people who walk in a room and immediately light it up, not just with energy but, with purpose...That's exactly who Kyla is."

Black Man

Jalen Glasgow

Photographer, Creative Director

FAQ.

UX Designer &
Creative Producer: Where human-centered design meets the art
of storytelling.

01

What kinds of projects do you take on?

02

How does your UX background make you better on a production set?

03

You went to school for UX but you want to work in entertainment. Why?

04

What does your creative process look like from start to finish?

05

What are you looking for next?

What kinds of projects do you take on?

How does your UX background make you better on a production set?

You went to school for UX but you want to work in entertainment. Why?

What does your creative process look like from start to finish?

What are you looking for next?