Kassandra Rychelle Balona | UI/UX Design Portfolio

Kassandra Balona

UI/UX Design

Hello! I am Kassandra Rychelle G. Balona, 21 years old, a graduating student pursuing a degree in Information Technology who has developed a specialization in UI/UX Design. My design philosophy is rooted in empathy and designing with purpose, viewing every interface as a chance to shape how people experience the world through technology.

Driven by a passion for continuous learning, I aim to be a well-rounded "IT girl" and a versatile professional dedicated to contributing meaningful initiatives to the tech industry.

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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Manila

2022 - 2026

Consistent President’s Lister.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

STI College Ortigas-Cainta

2020 - 2022

Awarded "With High Honors" consistently across all semesters and for overall academic standing.

DOST-SEI Scholar

2022 - Present

DOST - Science Education Institute

Selected as one of 10,487 nationwide qualifiers for the scholarship under RA 7687.

TESDA NC III Scholar

2024

TESDA Programming (JAVA) NC III

Completed a 296-hour Training for Work program in Java Programming.

Performed object-oriented analysis and design in Java technology.

Google Developer Groups on Campus PUP

UI/UX Co-Lead

2025 - Present

Co-led UI/UX initiatives for a team of 144 members.

Organized and facilitated UI/UX Study Jams as a speaker and host.

Collaborated cross-functionally to design projects, including GDG PUP ID Platform.

Recognized as Top Performing Core Team Member (Q1).

UI/UX Cadet

2023 - 2024

Engaged in community-led Study Jams gaining foundational knowledge in user-centered design and industry-standard tools.

UI/UX Designer

2024

BPI DATAWAVE 2025

Designed KitaMo, a high-fidelity user-centered entry for the Hyper-Personalization & Customer Experience track.

Collaborated with a team of four to translate complex banking requirements into a prototype.

Junior UI/UX Designer

2023 - 2024

AWS Cloud Club PUP

Participated in CodeQuest: 30 Days of UI/UX.

Engaged in community-led workshops gaining foundational knowledge in visual design and layout.

UI/UX Member

2023 - 2024

Filipino Web Development Peers

Participated in UI/UX Design Challenge.

Strengthened UI/UX fundamentals through actively participating in the weekly mentorship sessions.

AWS Cloud Club PUP

Content Creator

2025 - Present

Digital Storyteller

2024 - 2025

AWS Cloud Club PUP

Content Creator

2025 - Present

Digital Storyteller

2024 - 2025

AWS Cloud Club PUP

Content Creator

2025 - Present

Digital Storyteller

2024 - 2025

Talent Development Associate

2024 - 2025

Google Developer Groups on Campus PUP

Talent Development Associate

2024 - 2025

Google Developer Groups on Campus PUP

Talent Dev Associate

2024 - 2025

Google Developer Groups on Campus PUP

Everything Your Home Needs, Just a Tap Away

HandyHome is a multi-platform service designed to formalize the Philippine home service sector by bridging the gap between independent service providers and clients.

As the Lead UI/UX Designer for this capstone project, I architected a multi-platform solution comprising client, provider, and admin interfaces integrated with machine learning for sentiment-based matching and LLM-powered support.

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HandyHome is a multi-platform service designed to formalize the Philippine home service sector by bridging the gap between independent service providers and clients.

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Everything Your Home Needs, Just a Tap Away

HandyHome is a multi-platform service designed to formalize the Philippine home service sector by bridging the gap between independent service providers and clients.

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Everything Your Home Needs, Just a Tap Away

Bridging the gap between theory and practice.

The GDG ID Platform is a specialized digital ecosystem designed to provide a centralized identity solution for members of Google Developer Groups on Campus - PUP.

As the Co-Lead UI/UX Designer, I transformed the initial conceptualization into a user-centric MVP, architecting comprehensive mobile and web interfaces that support native light and dark modes. My work focused on establishing a cohesive visual language through custom interactive assets and ensuring a seamless, accessible experience across all digital touchpoints.

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Bridging the gap between theory and practice.

The GDG ID Platform is a specialized digital ecosystem designed to provide a centralized identity solution for members of Google Developer Groups on Campus - PUP.

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Bridging the gap between theory and practice.

The GDG ID Platform is a specialized digital ecosystem designed to provide a centralized identity solution for members of Google Developer Groups on Campus - PUP.

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Basta may kita, may matatamo.

KitaMo is an AI-powered financial planning platform designed to democratize wealth management for Filipinos across all income levels. Developed during the BPI DATAWave 2025 Hackathon, the platform serves as a personalized financial coach that simplifies complex goal-setting and investment strategies.

As the Lead UI/UX Designer, I spearheaded the transformation of a code-based MVP into a high-fidelity digital product, architecting a secure interface that bridges the gap between sophisticated AI projections and intuitive user experiences.

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Basta may kita, may matatamo.

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Basta may kita, may matatamo.

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Refresh Your Space, The Easy Way.

CleanEZ is a web-based service platform designed to professionalize the fragmented cleaning service industry by creating a secure, structured environment for service procurement. Developed as an initial exploration into service-matching systems, it served as the strategic architectural blueprint for the broader HandyHome ecosystem.

As the Lead UI/UX Designer, I spearheaded the end-to-end design process, taking the project from initial research to a functional interface where I designed the entire UI and directly implemented custom email templates and UI components using HTML and CSS to maintain strict visual fidelity.

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Refresh Your Space, The Easy Way.

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Refresh Your Space, The Easy Way.

We've got your morning covered with Coffee.

WakeCup is a robust management system designed to streamline the operational backbone of a coffee shop.

As the UI/UX Designer, I was tasked with architecting an intuitive administrative dashboard that simplifies complex database interactions. The system allows managers to perform seamless CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on product categories and inventory, effectively bridging the gap between raw backend data, powered by Java and PHP and a user-friendly management experience.

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