Privacy as Safety
The people you serve trusted you with sensitive information. I design systems that keep it that way—minimizing what you collect, protecting what you store, and making sure nothing falls into the wrong hands.
Nonprofit website design & digital strategy
Ethical, inclusive design for organizations built around people.
I work with human rights and community organizations to design end-to-end digital services grounded in privacy, accessibility, and usability—so your online presence reflects the integrity of your mission. Based in Connecticut, I work with organizations locally and across the country.
Tell me about your workDigital presence built
with integrity.
Your online presence is a reflection of your organization’s values.
My work is guided by diatyposis—a rhetorical principle of offering clear, structured guidance so people can make informed choices. In practice, that means designing tools that are transparent, private, and easy to understand. Whether you’re providing reproductive healthcare, LGBTQ+ support, or community resources, your digital presence becomes a safe, reliable bridge to the people who need you most.
Accessibility as Inclusion
If someone can’t use your site, they can’t access your services. I build to WCAG 2.2 standards so your tools work for everyone—regardless of ability, device, or connection speed.
Usability as Equity
When someone comes to you in a moment of need, a confusing website isn’t just frustrating—it’s a barrier. Clear, intuitive design means the people who need you most can find what they’re looking for without friction.
A roadmap for digital integrity.
Most organizations collect more data than they need and overlook invisible barriers to access. Drawing on two decades of design experience, the Digital Integrity & Safety Audit offers clear, structured guidance on protecting your community’s privacy. It’s a self-assessment designed to ensure your digital presence becomes a tool your community trusts.
View the resourcesDesign practice rooted in advocacy.
Design, used ethically, has the power to change the world—and I’ve built my practice around proving it.
I’m Kristi-Lynn, founder of Diatyposis and adjunct professor at the University of Connecticut. I bring two decades of senior UX and digital product experience to human rights and community organizations that need it most—helping them build digital spaces that are inclusive, secure, and as thoughtful as the work they do.
More About MeLet’s strengthen your mission, together.
I’m currently open to new projects and partnerships with human rights and community organizations. Whether you have a project in mind or you’re still figuring out where to start—I’d love to hear what you’re working toward.
Start a ConversationFrom the studio
Perspectives from the intersection of design and advocacy.
Practical writing on privacy, accessibility, and digital strategy—for organizations whose communities depend on getting it right.
Read all postsThe myth of the 'free' website: what it actually costs to cut corners on design.
Budget websites feel like savings. They're often the most expensive decision an organization makes. Here's how to think about the real cost of cutting corners on design.
What to do after your website goes live: the maintenance checklist nonprofits skip.
Launch day is the beginning, not the end. Here's what actually needs to happen after your new site goes live—and what gets missed when nobody plans for it.
How to use Google Search Console to understand what people are looking for on your site.
Google Search Console is free, it's powerful, and most nonprofits have never opened it. Here's a plain-language walkthrough for organizations who want to actually be found.