The Strategist
I lead UX with systems thinking and a product lens. With 10+ years across cybersecurity, SaaS, and enterprise tools, I turn ambiguity into aligned, actionable design—always balancing user insight with business goals.
Kamala Espig
Strategic UX Designer. Systems Thinker. Creative Problem-Solver.
The Builder
From research and strategy to flows, UI, and delivery, I build scalable digital experiences that move people—and product—forward. At Tidal Cyber, I own the end-to-end UX process as the sole designer, collaborating deeply across teams.
The Creative
Outside of UX, I paint murals, mentor women in tech, and run my own creative studio. I believe great design tells a story, solves real problems, and reflects the world we want to shape.
Professional Journey
My path into UX wasn’t linear—but it was intentional. I started in nonprofit communications, built a career in web and branding, and eventually found my way to product design by asking deeper questions about how people interact with technology.
Since then, I’ve evolved from designer to strategist—leading cross-functional collaborations, building systems, and helping shape product direction at the intersection of design and business.
Tidal Cyber
Senior UX Designer
Leading UX initiatives that integrate security with user-centric design, enhancing user engagement and operational efficiency.
2023 - Current
DELL
Senior Product Designer
Spearheaded design projects that significantly improved online visibility and surpassed business goals.
2021-2023
ScienceLogic
UX Designer
Enhanced system efficiency through innovative UX strategies, reducing development cycles and improving user interactions.
2018-2021
IdentityGuard
Senior Web & Graphic Designer
Led redesign efforts that resulted in a significant increase in landing page conversions and online customer acquisition.
2016-2018
Beyond the screen
I’m a creative at heart—a painter, muralist, gamer, and mom of two amazing kids based in Northern Virginia.
In 2024, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. After undergoing a double mastectomy and reconstruction, I’m proud to now call myself a survivor. That experience changed me—deepening my empathy, sharpening my focus, and reminding me what really matters: impact, intention, and connection.
Whether I’m designing a user flow or painting a mural, I bring that same resilience, clarity, and care into everything I do. I believe design should empower, storytelling should heal, and we all deserve tools—and systems—that meet us where we are.
Outside of work, you’ll find me exploring bold flavors, creating art, mentoring women in tech, and making memories with my family (plus two dogs, two cats, and a fish). Life is messy, beautiful, and always in progress—and I bring that spirit into my design work, too.
