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Hiya, I'm Annie, a ux researcher passionate about learning design & AI. My unwavering commitment lies in advocating for users, whether they're learners in educational settings or consumers of digital products.
ANNIE KIELE
BROWN.
ANNIE KIELE
BROWN.
ANNIE KIELE
BROWN.
ANNIE KIELE
BROWN.
Commitment
Serving over 100,000 Learners
5+ years experience
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Research, Learning, Design, & AI — that's my sweet spot.
Research, Learning, Design, & AI — that's my sweet spot.
It's an unusual combination: rigorous UX research applied specifically to how people learn, with AI as a creative collaborator throughout. The result is work that takes learners seriously and the technology even more so.
2020-26©
Research & learning design across higher ed & EdTech, with Duke, SNHU, BYU, Campfire, WGU, & more.
Year
Project name
Description
Commitment
I've helped 100,000+ learners.
Across higher ed, EdTech startups, and nonprofits.
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Years building & researching educational products.
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Years building & researching educational products.
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Years building & researching educational products.
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Years building & researching educational products.
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Years leveraging Artificial Intellegence (AI).
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Years leveraging Artificial Intellegence (AI).
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Years leveraging Artificial Intellegence (AI).
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Years leveraging Artificial Intellegence (AI).
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Digital projects delivered across all industries.
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Digital projects delivered across all industries.
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Digital projects delivered across all industries.
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Digital projects delivered across all industries.
From user research to AI-supported learning design, every project starts with curiosity, gets grounded in evidence, and ends with something a learner can actually use.
From user research to AI-supported learning design, every project starts with curiosity, gets grounded in evidence, and ends with something a learner can actually use.
Research reveals what learners actually need. Design shapes solutions that meet them there. AI extends what's possible across both. Together, they turn a learning moment into something worth coming back to.
"Annie did a fantastic job at delivering impactful customer insights which have improved company experiences and contributed to our strategy."
/Arian Lewis - CEO @ Kiln
/My strat/
I use /research, /design, & /AI to shape learning experiences that feel as thoughtful as they are rigorous; for organizations & their learners.
I use /research, /design, & /AI to shape learning experiences that feel as thoughtful as they are rigorous; for organizations & their learners.
I use /research, /design, & /AI to shape learning experiences that feel as thoughtful as they are rigorous; for organizations & their learners.
I use /research, /design, & /AI to shape learning experiences that feel as thoughtful as they are rigorous; for organizations & their learners.
Take a look at how I lead projects
©2026
A diverse set of skills combined for a passion for creating exceptional digital experiences.
/Case 001/
Increased class attendance by 20%
Mar 2023
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Increased class attendance by 20%
Mar 2023
/Case 001/
Increased class attendance by 20%
Mar 2023
/Case 002/
Increased user retention by 15%
Jan 2025
/Case 002/
Increased user retention by 15%
Jan 2025
/Case 002/
Increased user retention by 15%
Jan 2025
/Case 003/
Saved an estimated 10k in dev time
Jan 2026
/Case 003/
Saved an estimated 10k in dev time
Jan 2026
/Case 003/
Saved an estimated 10k in dev time
Jan 2026
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