We’re on a mission to make digital design accessible to women, minorities, & POC. 

Our Approach:

Accessibility means simple, clear language, and highly-personalized mentorship from a team of allies who are invested in your success. 

Meet Our Founders

Khrys and Samaya met nearly a decade ago in a toxic job. Though constantly pitted against each other, the two women (the only two women at their company) bonded over their shared values. Throughout their 20s, they cheered one another on to ask for the raises they deserved, stand up to problematic managers, and generally reach their fullest potential. One day, they realized that this kind of support was a superpower— and something they could share. 

Ideate Labs was born. 


  • ”The Designer”

    Born in Ukraine, raised in Philly

    Self-identifies as a cool mom. Obsessive about healthy cooking and slow fashion. Currently a Senior UX Designer with Walmart Finance and has over 7 years of experience working for startups and in-house at large corporations. Teaches UX design courses at Drexel University. Runs a nonprofit dedicated to funding Ukrainian student education, the Luka Oros Scholarship.


  • ”The Researcher”

    Born in India, raised in Philly

    Self-identifies as a cat lady. Obsessive about modern dance and acoustic guitar. Currently a Senior UX Strategist at Disney Streaming. Has over 7 years of professional experience working with startups, consulting for Fortune 500 companies, and in-house initiatives. Mentors startups and runs design thinking workshops for Wharton's Venture Lab.

Success isn’t solitary.

At Ideate Labs, we understand how important hard work and talent are to success.

But we also know there’s some magic involved, too— a whole lot hinges on meeting the right people at the right time. 

We’re here to be the mentors we wished for early in our own journies.

So grab our hand! We live to see our students soar.