I’m Kat, a product designer.
I design user-centered systems that make complex data actionable for real-world impact.
Currently Senior UX Designer at NASA
Samples of my work
Where I've Worked
Work Experience
2023 - PRESENT
2021 - 2023
2020 - 2021 (contract)
2017 - 2020
NASA Earth Science
Senior UX Designer
Lead user research and UX/UI design for a range of NASA data websites and applications, creating intuitive, user-centered experiences for diverse scientific and public audiences.
FishChoice
Communications & User Research Manager
Managed communications and user research for two platforms , FishChoice.com and FisheryProgress.org, in coordination with technical and program staff.
CivicActions
UX Designer
Supported the redesign of Department of Defense’s GlobalNET platform, conducting user research and driving collaboration between developers, stakeholders, and end users.
NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System
UX/UI Designer & Web Content Manager
Designed and managed UX/UI and content for NOAA’s Drought.gov, collaborating with developers and scientists to create, refine, and maintain a user-centered, data-driven website informed by analytics and usability testing.
2013 - 2017
National Ecological Observatory Network
Communications Designer
Developed content and designed elements, including interactive maps, for neonscience.org. Observed usability testing and iterated on designs based upon usability testing findings.
National Geographic FieldScope Coordinator
Worked with web technologists from National Geographic to improve the usability of online mapping tools related to environmental change and visualization/analysis of geospatial data.
When I'm not designing, you'll find me outside adventuring with my dog or geeking out at museums. I'm passionate about science (I'm a former geologist) and am fascinated by how people learn and communicate. Lately, I'm into trail running, string cheese, and reading about cognitive psychology.
