Hi. I'm Tara Kelly
Testimonials
Tara is phenomenal beyond what I expect from a UI/UX lead. She dives in and learns the subject. Figures out what customers need, not just what they say. Creates a clean and attractive presentation design, and can then help implement it. Her project management capabilities are good enough to cover other departments needs at the same time.
Anthony Aragues
Engineering Leader & Author
Collaborator at Norse
I mean this with the utmost sincerity, Tara is one of the best bosses I've ever had. She was and is a great mentor, patient and kind, but also knowing how to push to get you to do your best. I am measurably a better designer, leader, and communicator as a result of her leadership and mentorship [… ]If Tara is knocking on your door, I assure you things will get done!
Gene Dreyband
Senior Product Designer
Direct report at Sonicwall
Selected Work
From 2020 to 2022 I founded a small press. I published both my First Designer In book, as well as seven children's picture books. The latter was under the pen name Kelly Tills for which I designed an eCommerce shop. This publishing experience lead me to founding Frontlist (above).
Second Measure
Fintech Analytics, B2B
Year
2018-2020
Role
Designer // Team Lead
Results
From stuck, to scalable, to acquired
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Sonicwall
Firewall Appliance, B2B
Year
2017
Role
Designer // Team Lead
Results
#1 customer-driven release in 20yrs
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Prior to Sonicwall, I worked on two of my own startups. One a news reading app serving over a million blogs. The other was an online password manager which I started while living in Rome, Italy before bringing it to the US to sell it. I moved to Rome after graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design. Download my resume for a complete work history.