About Me

Hey there! I'm Kathan (she/her), a UX/UI designer with a green-thumb. I worked in the sustainable agriculture and floral design for over a decade before I made the switch to the world of pixels and wireframes.

Turns out, I've got an eye for design, an empathic nature that allows me to understand user and stakeholder perspectives alike, and a relentless drive to make things not just pretty but purposeful. I'm all about crafting experiences that not only look good but feel even better.

I'm a creative problem solver, effective communicator, and project manager. I'm looking to join a for a team that values innovation and inclusivity as much as I do. Let's join forces to create experiences that truly resonate.

When I'm not crafting beautiful product experiences, I'm out exploring the world, one bite at a time!

design skills

• Accessibility Compliance

• Agile Environment

• Collaboration

• Content Strategy

• Creative Problem-Solving

• Design Systems

• Design Thinking

• Empathy

• HTML5 and CSS3

• Journey Mapping

• Project Management

• Prototyping/Rapid Prototyping

• Responsive Design

• Task Analysis and User Flows

• Sketching

• Usability Testing

• User Interviews

• User Personas

• Wireframing

tools

• Figma

• Sketch

• Adobe XD

• Illustrator

• Procreate

• Balsamiq

• Mural

• Marvel

• Jira

• Trello

• Notion

• Slack

• Discord

• MS Office Suite

• Google Suite

• Framer

• Wix

• Squarespace

• Wordpress

What it’s like to work with me…

“From the start, Kathan's can-do attitude stood out. Always ready to go the extra mile, she took initiative, tackled challenges independently, and showed exceptional responsiveness to feedback. Her cooperative spirit is unmatched in my career experiences. Kathan persistently advocated for a design that aligned with our research on accessibility concerns for exhausted parents. Her significant contribution led her designs to supersede the developer’s prototypes in beta, transforming and improving
the project's aesthetic and interface."
-Karin A.
NICU Parents
“Kathan is an exceptional professional whose remarkable work ethic, unwavering motivation, and outstanding design skills helped drive the productivity of our team...[Her] infectious enthusiasm, unparalleled initiative, and solid design skills would make her an invaluable colleague for any team. It was an absolute pleasure to work with her and I have no doubt that her passion and skills will continue to leave a lasting impact in any project or organization she is a part of.”
-Kristianne J.
Tech Fleet Professional Association
"Not only is Kathan hardworking, grounded, appreciative, and kind, but she also possesses exceptional organizational skills, focus, motivation, and remarkable talent as a UX/UI designer. As a user advocate, Kathan excels in translating her ideas from low to high-fidelity, effectively incorporating feedback from peers, researchers, and developers. Her ability to bring a user-centric perspective to the forefront ensures the successful delivery of aesthetically pleasing and functional designs."
-Jimin L.
Tech Fleet Professional Association
“Kathan is not just an exemplary designer, but also a wonderful team player. Her collaborative spirit and open-mindedness created an environment of trust and innovation. She actively sought input and provided insightful feedback, fostering a culture of mutual growth and creativity. Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly endorse her for any design initiative.”

-Desarae L.
Tech Fleet Professional Association
“Kathan thoroughly evaluated, identified, and corrected our [design] system's color contrast issues across the board. Her complete overhaul of our color palette helped us meet WCAG color standards and made our platform more accessible. The time we needed to improve our [platform] accessibility was shortened thanks to Kathan's meticulous and thoughtful feedback.”

-Jasper P.
Tech Fleet Professional Association

Interested? Let's talk.

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