Krissi Xenakis

Krissi is a design leader passionate about leveraging technology to create meaningful change. As Product Design Director at Vanna Health, she designs innovative tools to support community-based care, empowering people with serious mental illnesses to lead flourishing lives.

Previously, Krissi served as Director of Product Design at Komodo Health, where she led her team in crafting data-driven healthcare solutions. At IBM, she guided global clients in adopting modern design practices and integrating emerging technologies, including AI, IoT, and blockchain, to solve complex challenges. Earlier, as Head of Design at Shake Law (acquired by LegalShield), she drove product design and brand strategy to simplify legal solutions.

Krissi holds an MFA in Graphic Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and has collaborated with notable organizations such as ADP, Anthem, Citi, Duke Energy, IKEA, National Geographic, Vodafone, and Volvo. A systems thinker and advocate for ethical technology, she thrives at the intersection of design, innovation, and human impact.

Education
MFA in Graphic Design, Maryland Institute College of Art
BA in Journalism, Michigan State University, East Lansing

Website
krissixenakis.com

Course
Digital Product Design Practices