UX Designer | Educator | Tech for Good
Greetings, I’m Cat. I create organic experiences that scale with future needs through big-picture vision and attention to detail.
Passionate about social and environmental impact, I thrive in collaborative cross-team settings and craft thoughtful solutions that elevate the user experience and align with business goals to make a meaningful difference.
Trustwell Projects
At Trustwell I research and design SaaS experiences that impact the safety, distribution, and quality of our food. My work centers around following international government food regulations, simplifying complex workflows, and reducing cognitive load to build intuitive experiences for mid-sized and enterprise B2B users.
Designing for International Labels
UX Maturity Initiative
Freelance Projects
My freelance work includes solo and collaborative projects. In these sample case studies, you can get a feel for how I set up my projects and move through the design cycle from end to end. I’ve worked with start-ups, small businesses, and nonprofits.
Community-based marketplace for women
Search and home feed Improvements
Buddhist media organization cultivating mindfulness
Feature expansion: 80% user satisfaction
Black and female-owned custom cake business
Heuristics and ordering re-design
Climate action organization inspiring arts and inclusion
UX Audit: 72% growth in user satisfaction
View my resume for more detailed information about my work history.
Work Philosophy and Education
Every previous experience has a tremendous influence on the way I approach my practice. Learn more about how my philosophy and work in the classroom influences my approach to design and continuous learning.
References
I’m a strong teammate, pleasant colleague, and effective designer. Read Scott Huisken’s full quote and additional colleague/client testimonitals on my References page.
Scott Huiskens, Director of Product Management
“The highest recommendation I can give to someone is whether I'd work with them again. I'd work with Cat in a heartbeat. At any company, at any time…”