HI, I’M KATE
I started my career as a marketing content writer. Then I worked as a technical writer. For the past 14+ years I’ve been working as a designer, creating at the intersection of education research, technology, accessibility, and equity for under-represented populations. I have experience designing for accessibility to WCAG and Section 508 standards.
I’m an empathetic, user-focused designer and I love to code. Deeply curious about why people do what they do, my mission is to design engaging experiences. An open communicator, I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in an iterative design process, from ideation to prototyping to user testing to product release.
I am committed to making a positive impact with meaningful work that works for all, inclusively. And I believe in technology’s ability to impact lives for the better. Check out my résumé.
I started my career as a marketing content writer. Then I worked as a technical writer. For the past 14+ years I’ve been working as a designer, creating at the intersection of education research, technology, accessibility, and equity for under-represented populations. I have experience designing for accessibility to WCAG and Section 508 standards.
I’m an empathetic, user-focused designer and I love to code. Deeply curious about why people do what they do, my mission is to design engaging experiences. An open communicator, I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in an iterative design process, from ideation to prototyping to user testing to product release.
I am committed to making a positive impact with meaningful work that works for all, inclusively. And I believe in technology’s ability to impact lives for the better. Check out my résumé.
Skills
| Visual Design: I’m skilled at visual design, typography, layout, color, photography usage, and editing. I have more than 10 years experience with Adobe Creative Cloud. | Front End Development: I have experience with website design, information architecture, coding (HTML5, CSS3), version control software, testing and debugging, and browser developer tools. | Communication & Collaboration: I am experienced at effectively communicating design visions through sketches and mockups/prototypes, as well as integrating feedback and iterating with teams. | Accessibility: I understand industry best practices in web design, user interaction, and visual design. I apply these knowledge and skills towards a finished product that meets user needs and more. |
Tools
| HTML5 & CSS3 | InDesign | Keynote |
| WordPress | Photoshop | Balsamiq |
| Dreamweaver | Illustrator | Campaign Monitor |
| Smart SVN, Versions | PowerPoint | Asana, Jira & Wrike |
PATENT
Method and user interface for creating an animated communicationEducation
University California at Santa Cruz. Web & User Experience Design classes including: User Centered Design, User Needs and Usability Assessment, and Visual Design for the Web
San Jose State University. Technical Writing Certificate
University of Massachusetts. Bachelor of Arts in English