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Hiya, I'm Annie, an ux researcher passionate about learning design. 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 47,000 Learners
5+ years experience
Commitment
Serving over 47,000 Learners
5+ years experience
Commitment
Serving over 47,000 Learners
5+ years experience
Commitment
Serving over 47,000 Learners
5+ years experience
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Research, Learning, Design, & Artificial Intelligence (AI)—that's my sweet spot.
Research, Learning, Design, & Artificial Intelligence (AI)—that's my sweet spot.
This combination is rare: deep UX research expertise applied specifically to learning products, enhanced by AI. The result? High-impact research and educational experiences with proven ROI.
2020-25©
Empowering learners & digital users across the country through work with Duke University, BYU, Campfire, Zaymo, WGU, & more.




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Project name
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Year
Project name
Description
Commitment
We’ve helped 95+ businesses
hit their targets—yours could be next.
Commitment
We’ve helped 95+ businesses
hit their targets—yours could be next.
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2018-26©
A quick look at what I do best.
Real projects. Real results. Real impact. Here’s a fast scroll through what I've been building lately.
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2018-26©
A quick look at what I do best.
Real projects. Real results. Real impact. Here’s a fast scroll through what I've been building lately.
2-min watch

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2018-26©
A quick look at what I do best.
Real projects. Real results. Real impact. Here’s a fast scroll through what I've been building lately.
2-min watch

(akb)®
2018-26©
A quick look at what I do best.
Real projects. Real results. Real impact. Here’s a fast scroll through what I've been building lately.
2-min watch

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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 in-depth user research to AI-enhanced learning experiences—every project is grounded in evidence & optimized for impact.
From in-depth user research to AI-enhanced learning experiences—every project is grounded in evidence & optimized for impact.
Strategic research reveals what learners need. Intentional design creates solutions that work. AI amplifies both. Together, they transform touchpoints into opportunities for impact.

"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 strategic /research, /design, & /development to craft impactful learning experiences—making the process seamless for organizations and their learners.
I use strategic /research, /design, & /development to craft impactful learning experiences—making the process seamless for organizations and their learners.
I use strategic /research, /design, & /development to craft impactful learning experiences—making the process seamless for organizations and their learners.
I use strategic /research, /design, & /development to craft impactful learning experiences—making the process seamless for organizations and their learners.
Take a look at how I lead projects
©2025
A diverse set of skills combined for a passion for creating exceptional digital experiences.
/Case 001/

Increased class attendance by 20%
Mar 2023

/Case 001/

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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