OneCandid
The OneCandid initiative unified Foundation Center and GuideStar into a single, trusted Candid brand, delivering a cohesive, user-centered experience across 10+ digital properties used by 1.9M+ organizations.
Designing clarity
across brand
and product.
I blend strategy, creativity, and human-centered thinking to create cohesive digital experiences that help mission-driven organizations communicate clearly and scale their impact.
Designer profile
Karolina Jamula-Mucha
Senior Product & Brand Designer
10+ years
brand & product design
Portfolio
Selected Work
Pulse IQ — AI Fitness App
End-to-end UX research and design for an AI-powered fitness app — bias-audited personas, journey mapping, and inclusive prototyped flows across the full fitness spectrum.
Candid Search Platform
Designing the unified search experience for 1.9M+ nonprofits, 304K+ funders, and $180B in annual grant data — consolidating two legacy platforms into a single, research-grade tool.
Data-Rich Platforms
Designing clarity into the nonprofit sector's most complex data environments — from Foundation Directory to Candid's sector-wide research and mapping tools.
What I do
Core Capabilities
Translating complex challenges into clear, scalable brand systems and intuitive digital products — always keeping the user and business impact at the center.
01
Brand & Visual Systems
Identity design built to last across every surface. From logo to design system — consistent, scalable, and handed off cleanly.
02
Product Design & UX
End-to-end product thinking: discovery, flows, wireframes, high-fidelity, and handoff. Accessibility built in from the start.
03
Design Systems & Visual Language
Creating cohesive visual systems that align brand and product while supporting consistency across teams and touchpoints.
04
Data Visualization
Making complex data legible — charts, dashboards, and research interfaces built for comprehension and trust.
05
Design Leadership
Critique facilitation, mentoring, cross-functional alignment, and agency direction. Design with a seat at the strategy table.
06
AI-Assisted Design
Leveraging AI tools to accelerate ideation, research, prototyping, and iteration within the design process.
Solving complex problems by connecting the dots between UX, branding, and visual storytelling.
Strategic Storyteller
Human-Centered
Systems Thinker
Mission-Driven
Detail-Oriented
Collaborative
Concept Builder
Clarity Seeker
Kind words
What Colleagues Say
Karolina is an exceptional creative and a true professional. Working with Karolina was a truly collaborative experience. She is an excellent listener who takes the time to understand the 'why' before jumping into the 'what.' She doesn't just make things look pretty — she truly understands user behavior and business goals. She has a gift for translating vague ideas into polished, impactful designs. Karolina doesn't just design; she leads. She managed the creative direction with a level of maturity and strategic thinking that is hard to find. Her leadership was the backbone of multiple projects' success at Candid. Karolina is a force multiplier for any fast-paced team. I'd work with her again in a heartbeat!
It's been an absolute pleasure working alongside Karolina. She is one of the most dedicated, insightful, and inspiring professionals I've had the privilege to collaborate with. Her passion for design and commitment to thoughtful, user-centered work truly set her apart. What struck me most was her ability to blend analytical problem-solving with a deeply empathetic design sensibility. She doesn't just craft beautiful work — she creates experiences that resonate with people and add real value. Beyond her professional excellence, Karolina brings positive energy, genuine care for her teammates, and integrity that makes her not just a trusted colleague — but a true friend.