bennie nkwantabisa is a human-centered product designer & researcher @ stanford university. she researches interaction to design for connection because she believes systems should truly understand, reflect, and amplify the interactions of those they serve ✿❀❁.
Currently seeking summer 2026 roles
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B.S. DESIGN: ai + Digital user experience (JUNE 2026)
M.S. COMPUTER SCIENCE: Human computer interaction (June 2027)
B.S. DESIGN (JUNE 2026)
M.S. COMPUTER SCIENCE (June 2027)
research
design
quick projects
Improving the user journey of an AI-powered video-editing tool as a UX Research Intern @ the Phil Fisher Lab
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Uncovering the emotional labor and compassion fatigue of Bay Area dog walkers through ethnographic study
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featured work
featured work
UX RESEARCHer
internship
iFind
Usability testing for an AI video-editing tool developed to support early childhood research at the FIND Program.
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PRODUCT DESIGNer
USER RESEARCHer
kyro
End-to-end emotional scheduling platform built to prevent burnout in young adults. Won Best Concept, Most Novel, and 4 additional awards.
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USER RESEARCHer
who's walking who?
An ethnographic study uncovering the emotional labor and compassion fatigue of Bay Area dog walkers.
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PRODUCT DESIGNer
UX RESEARCHer
declassified with Fizz
AI-powered course evaluation feature that transforms Fizz's candid student conversations into actionable course insights.
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smaller projects
smaller projects
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MUSE - User Research
Guild - User Research
CalExplore - Product Design
corner redesign - UI/UX
Ergonomic Handle - Product Design
creative playground
creative playground
(how i've made use of my free will)
in a nutshell,
in a nutshell,
I'm fascinated by interaction. (basic, but true)
I love being the person who starts a game night after dinner and keeps everyone competitive and engaged until 3am. I love introducing two people from separate circles to see if my assessment of their compatibility is accurate. I love people-watching and seeing how people go about the same motions with their unique touch. I love immersing myself in the time capsules of interaction, the movies, the shows, the jokes, and the cultures that serve as reminders of how we've interacted with one another throughout time.
Connection is the cornerstone of my work as a designer and researcher. Growing up as a military kid, I relied on my ability to build community from scratch; now, I absolutely live for the joy that's created between people when they learn to truly see each other and, consequently, feel seen. Now, I chase this thrill through user research and human-centered product design.
When I'm not working, you'll find me obsessing over sitcoms (let's start with Community, Parks & Rec, New Girl, and Apartment 23), rambling about SNL, people-watching, chasing sunsets, listening to music too loudly, being the worst cinephile ever, or gushing over my family!
I'm fascinated by interaction. (basic, but true)
I love being the person who starts a game night after dinner and keeps everyone competitive and engaged until 3am. I love introducing two people from separate circles to see if my assessment of their compatibility is accurate. I love people-watching and seeing how people go about the same motions with their unique touch. I love immersing myself in the time capsules of interaction, the movies, the shows, the jokes, and the cultures that serve as reminders of how we've interacted with one another throughout time.
Connection is the cornerstone of my work as a designer and researcher. Growing up as a military kid, I relied on my ability to build community from scratch; now, I absolutely live for the joy that's created between people when they learn to truly see each other and, consequently, feel seen. Now, I chase this thrill through user research and human-centered product design.
When I'm not working, you'll find me obsessing over sitcoms (let's start with Community, Parks & Rec, New Girl, and Apartment 23), rambling about SNL, people-watching, chasing sunsets, listening to music too loudly, being the worst cinephile ever, or gushing over my family!
