Kristina Raja - Product Designer + Cat Mom Logo

Kristina Raja Product Designer + Cat Mom

Kristina Raja - Product Designer + Cat Mom Logo

Kristina Raja Product Designer + Cat Mom

Kristina Raja - Product Designer + Cat Mom Logo

Kristina Raja Product Designer + Cat Mom

I’m a Senior Product Designer with over a decade of experience transforming complex ideas into clear, human-centered products. Ottawa is home, but the work I do reaches much farther.

At Martello Technologies, I work on both Product Ownership and Product Design by aligning strategy, user needs, and business goals.

About

A quirky oddball turned Senior Product Designer and proud cat mom, shaping thoughtful, human-centered digital experiences.

I’m Kristina — a quirky oddball with a long-running love for design and technology. What began as a passion for photography eventually evolved into a career in digital design, product thinking, and creating experiences that actually make people’s lives easier.

I’m a Senior Product Designer with over a decade of experience transforming complex ideas into clear, human-centered products.

Based in Ottawa, I currently work at Martello Technologies as both a Product Owner and Product Designer, bridging strategy, user needs, and execution.

Before that, I held contract roles in the private sector across UI/UX, web design, and graphic design, contributing to a wide range of digital products and brand initiatives.

At home, I’m supervised by my 14-year-old orange tabby, Empurur Tyberius Catticus Maximus, who generously permits me to work in exchange for snacks and attention.

Experience

Martello Technologies

Senior Product Designer / Owner

February 2022 – Present

Martello Technologies

UI/UX Designer & Project Manager

November 2020 – February 2022

Martello Technologies

UI/UX Designer & SCRUM Master

November 2018 – November 2020

Savision Inc.

Web, UI/UX & Graphic Designer

January 2017 – November 2018

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Web Content Designer

September 2014 – December 2016

Skills

UI / UX Design

Prototyping

Design Systems

Agile & Scrum

Brand Design

Accessibility (AODA)

Problem Solving

PSPO Certification

Interests

Interest image - I'm a proud mother of a chunky orange tabby cat.
Interest image - I'm a proud mother of a chunky orange tabby cat.
Interest image - I'm a proud mother of a chunky orange tabby cat.
Interest image - I love all things Japan.
Interest image - I love all things Japan.
Interest image - I love all things Japan.
Interest image - I love anime! Yes, i'm an Otaku.
Interest image - I love anime! Yes, i'm an Otaku.
Interest image - I love anime! Yes, i'm an Otaku.
Interest image - Nooooodddlleeeessss...enough said?
Interest image - Nooooodddlleeeessss...enough said?
Interest image - Nooooodddlleeeessss...enough said?
Interest image - My addiction is building Lego.
Interest image - My addiction is building Lego.
Interest image - My addiction is building Lego.
Interest image - I like video games...Nintendo in particular.
Interest image - I like video games...Nintendo in particular.
Interest image - I like video games...Nintendo in particular.
Interest image - I love anything karaoke, singing and music
Interest image - I love anything karaoke, singing and music
Interest image - I love anything karaoke, singing and music
Interest image - I love traveling
Interest image - I love traveling
Interest image - I love traveling
Interest image - I can make a mean lasagna!
Interest image - I can make a mean lasagna!
Interest image - I can make a mean lasagna!
Interest image - I enjoy cooking!
Interest image - I enjoy cooking!
Interest image - I enjoy cooking!
Interest image - I am a cheese fiend
Interest image - I am a cheese fiend
Interest image - I am a cheese fiend
Interest image - I live and breathe Halloween
Interest image - I live and breathe Halloween
Interest image - I live and breathe Halloween

Get in touch

Let's Connect!

If you’d like to get in touch or connect professionally, feel free to add me on LinkedIn.

I work across product design, UX/UI, design systems, and visual design, with experience spanning digital products, branding, and cross-functional collaboration. Whether it’s talking shop, exploring ideas, or connecting over design, I’m always open to a good conversation.

Based in Ottawa, Canada — open to remote roles across Canada, as well as hybrid or in-office opportunities in Ottawa.