About

UX/UI designer who codes.

Based in Indianapolis. Never designing in a bubble: I understand the business goals, learn the technical constraints, and listen to the people who have to live with the result. I always know what the dream version looks like, and I figure out how to get as close to it as I can.

Sophie Haydar, smiling, in a denim jacket. Junie, my tabby cat. Pippa, my white and gray cat.

A few more things about me

  • The last thing I nerded out about

    The perfect balance of physical and digital buttons in my 2018 Subaru.

    Hot take: physical buttons are still relevant in 2026.

  • I will always advocate for

    Meeting WCAG accessibility guidelines, even when it’s not asked for.

  • A skill I’m proud of

    Knowing when to push and pull.

    Not every design dream becomes reality, so I keep a literal “design dreams” backlog for the ones that don’t make the cut.

Community

  • Director of Tech, Indy Design Week, 2025 – 2026
  • Design Chair, Indy Design Week, 2024 – 2025
  • Active member, IxDA