Kari Goin Kono

Kari Goin


Senior UX Designer

Office of Academic Innovation

Office
SMSU SMSU
Phone
(503) 725-2774

I'm an educator, UX designer, and researcher committed to inclusive practice. My work centers on equity-centered design and user-focused research, aiming to understand and address diverse user needs. I've developed digital accessibility training, supported equitable software transitions, and contributed to research-driven curriculum development. My research has informed policy and practice changes impacting thousands of students.

My latest research: Optimizing Accessibility Training by Prioritizing Cognitive Needs of Students with Disabilities, the Journal of Developmental Disabilities (out spring 2025)

Education
  • M.F.A. Integrated Digital Media
    University of Montana
  • B.A. International Affairs and Spanish
    University of Nevada
  • E.d.D. Educational Leadership: Curriculum & Instruction
    Portland State University