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About

HI, I'M KATIE

I’ve spent the past decade shaping digital products for enterprises, start-ups, and SaaS platforms—amplifying design’s impact and leading with user insight. My work thrives at the crossroads of strategy, creativity, and execution, where vision becomes real outcomes and design proves its value.
 
What drives me is uncovering the human story behind every problem and transforming it into solutions that spark growth for businesses and create lasting impressions for users. From mobile apps to AI-powered tools, I build what feels just ahead of its time.
 
As a leader, I believe the best teams blend autonomy with alignment. I focus on scaling high-performing groups by fostering clarity, nurturing curiosity, encouraging authenticity, and creating space for bold thinking. My design philosophy is simple: great design earns trust, tells a story, and makes the complex feel effortless.
 
My goal? To shape experiences that are not only functional and beautiful, but unforgettable.
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Outside of design, you’ll usually find me fabricating physical props in my garage for costumes, 3D modeling, or exploring new mediums of storytelling through my comic book writing. I see it all as part of the same drive: creating things that leave an impression.
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SOME HIGHLIGHTS

“Beyond the Prompt: How AI Expands the Designer’s Toolkit” Ladies that UX Guest Speaker (UPCOMING, OCT 2025)

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"Leading Product Partnership” Award from Chief Revenue Officer at User Interviews for driving customer escalations toward contract expansions (2024)

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“Tiger Tank Finalist” by Rochester Institute of Technology, was sent to Silicone Valley to pitch in competition for my 3D printing SaaS tool (2022)

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“Roger Team” Special Recognition at Variant for launch of Roger Mobile App Beta (2021)

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“Ladies That UX” Atlanta UX Research Expert Panel Speaker (2020)

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“Team Achievement Award” Special Recognition by Director of Global Freight at UPS (2019)

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“Significant Software Upgrade” and “Intuitive Design” Awards for the NextGen Scanning Application (2019)

KEY SKILLS

  • Driving Product Design Strategy

  • Scaling & Mentoring Design Teams

  • Designing for Web & Mobile Experiences, AI, & Emerging Tech Applications

  • Translating Research into Actionable Insights

  • Building & Evolving Design Systems

  • Applying Data to Shape Product Decisions

  • Aligning Stakeholders Across Product, Engineering, & Business

Don't just take my word for it...

Nathalia Kasman

Sr. Product Designer at User Interviews

(Former Direct Report)

"...Katie has also cultivated a safe and empowered team environment. They foster a culture where team members feel comfortable being honest and discussing work frustrations openly. What sets Katie apart is their confidence in our team's abilities—they empower us to make decisions independently and work autonomously while offering guidance when needed. This trust-based approach ensures processes remain streamlined while allowing the team to move forward quickly and confidently. I love our weekly design huddles as everyone feels safe sharing both work and personal experiences in the politics-free environment they have created.

Their inclusive leadership style, which welcomes and values diverse perspectives while fostering mutual respect and collaboration, has been instrumental in my growth as both a designer and team member. Katie's strategic thinking, combined with their exceptional people management skills and commitment to design excellence, makes them an invaluable leader..."
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