For a long time I’ve believed in experiences over things. Creating experiences is why I enjoy design so much. It gives me an opportunity to build a world around people. As a creative director, I understand how important the complete visual experience is to a brand. I’ve focused on UI/UX, branding and print design, but the core of what I do is design thinking: creating solutions to problems. I am at my best when presenting concepts, talking through my UX and design approach, and helping to gain alignment while also pushing the status quo.

Background:

10 Interesting Facts About Katie:

  1. Currently amassing a collection of decorations for a fully-immersive tiki bar in her backyard and perfecting her cocktails.
  2. She is an SNL superfan and fulfilled her lifelong dream of being at a taping at 8H.
  3. Loves travel and plans on returning to Japan and Italy soon. Currently traveling locally to every Texas swimming hole she can find.
  4. Looking for the perfect illustration from fellow Cincinnati native Charley Harper to get as a first tattoo.
  5. Almost completed an engineering degree at University of Florida before graphic design came calling so she has a knack for math and numbers. She can remember her credit cards within days.
  6. Has two Miniature Schnauzers, Desmond and Penny that were named after characters from Lost (who were actually named after Beatles lyrics).
  7. Loves all things mid-century, furniture, art, clothes…
  8. Has a passion for cooking and is renowned among friends and neighbors for her chicken tinga recipe.
  9. Stand up comedy connoisseur who lured her husband into a full heckling from Dave Attel at the Comedy Cellar.
  10. Can recite most/all of the Sandlot, Royal Tenenbaums and Anchorman. (It’s so damn hot. Milk was a bad choice.)