Zesting things up with
creativity since 2010

7 years product design experience

I bring a versatile skill set and a passion for creating exceptional products.

15 years digital design experience

My extensive experience in visual and print design provides a strong foundation for tackling the challenges of UX design, enabling me to create cohesive, visually appealing, and user-friendly digital experiences.

Specializing in

Crafting intuitive mobile and web digital solutions that meet both user needs and business objectives. I thrive in collaborative environments where creativity and innovation are encouraged.

Leadership skills

- Team building & mentorship
- Stakeholder management
- Agile development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Strategic Planning

Design & technical skills

- ADA accessibility
- Design systems
- Adobe creative cloud
- Front end development
- Information architecture
- Adobe XD, Figma, Axure
- User research & testing
- Wireframing & prototyping
- Interaction design
- Human computer interaction
- Mobile & responsive design
- Brand identity & design trends
- Scrum team collaboration

Professional skills

- Problem solving
- Continuous learning
- Empathy in design
- Digital & packaging design
- UX/UI design
- Typography & color theory

Testimonials

Kate continues to be a great partner to the business. Most recently, there was a request to come up with a different page structure for our tool, while the stakeholders knew they wanted something different, they weren't able to fully articulate what structure and flow would work best. Kate quickly jumped in and mocked up a series of layout options to help the business envision how the content could be best presented. She continues to always stand ready and willing to listen to opportunities and challenges and continuously works to find creative solutions that best suit each need.
Melissa Brandt
VP of Marketing / Lincoln Financial
Kate has been killing it with new ideas for our components and layouts for our microsite web experiences. Because of her great ideas we've been able bring to fruition a bevvy of new looks and feels to our microsite pages. These continue to help us keep up to date and evolve in how we present our products and information to our financial professional customers.
Meghan Brill
AVP of Marketing / Lincoln Financial
Kate has been leading all user experience conversations for our team. She has taken the time to understand our users, identified pain points and suggested innovative ideas to resolve those pain points. Thank you for always putting our users at the forefront to all of our conversations.
Matt Majewski
AVP of Marketing / Lincoln Financial
Kate is true out of the box thinker, a fantastic multi-tasker - and without question a very creative UX designer. She played a huge part in bringing new web components and designs to Lincoln. She also became a wiz at our user testing platforms to get real time data from users regarding our web tools. Kate forged strong relationships which helped her get into the minds of our marketing co-workers which assisted her designs to meet or exceed their expectations. Beyond her work, Kate is an amazing teammate who's upbeat personality was an instant fit with our team. Without a doubt Kate is a major asset to any organization.
Bobby DiPasquale
Digital Content Producer / Lincoln
Throughout our time working together, Kate consistently demonstrated remarkable efficiency, resilience, innovation, and creativity in delivering user-first solutions. Her passion for crafting impactful experiences shines through in every project she has undertaken.Kate approached challenges with an optimistic mindset, always seeking out opportunities for improvement and growth. She has a knack for fostering a collaborative atmosphere, embodying the role of a true team player. Her ability to effectively communicate ideas and collaborate with cross-functional teams greatly enhances project outcomes.
Jessica Finegan
UX/UI Designer / Lincoln
It is truly a joy working with Kate. Not only is she very personable, but quick to help out when needed and provides valuable insights. Kate is one who elevates those around her. I can say with all sincerity that working with Kate changed the trajectory of my own career for the better, and for that I’m grateful. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with Kate can expect an excellent experience.
Dan O'Malley
UX Designer