The Design
Intelligence Review
Sign in Join free
The Agentic Design Stack  |  UX is the future of AI
1.2M+
People in the UXM Community
112+
Invisible Machines episodes
20+
Years publishing UX thinking
Season 7—Spring 2026  ·  14 episodes  ·  Through-line: the human architecture of institutional change
Contributing Author

Sara Fortier

UX Magazine Fellow
Sara Fortier

Sara Fortier is a seasoned UX and service design leader with over 14 years of experience in design strategy, research, and digital transformation. As the CEO and Founder of Outwitly Inc., she has built a company known for its innovative staffing model and high client impact. A former Design Director in Silicon Valley, she has led projects for Fortune 100 companies, improving efficiency and user experience. Sara is also a dedicated educator, having taught UX and service design at Carleton University. Her design leadership experience spans diverse sectors, including government, healthcare, finance, education, and SaaS, giving her a sought-after perspective on the UX industry.

Contributions to UXM

4 pieces
1
Class of 2025

Earning the Right to Research: Stakeholder Buy-In and Influence in the AI x UX Era

2
Class of 2023

7 Steps to Better Customer Experience (CX)

3
Class of 2022

How to Champion HCD and Design Research to Stakeholders

4
Class of 2021

Growing Pains of the Booming Tech Industry