Hello, I'm Kat!

I create elegant, thoughtful, and user-centered solutions that impact millions of customers.

OPEN TO WORK

I'm a product designer leading the end-to-end design of digital applications across startups, agencies, and enterprise organizations. My favorite place to be is at the intersection of art and technology, applying creative thinking to all kinds of practical applications.

Product design mockup

Multimedia
Design Experience

15+ yrs

Product Design
Experience

6+ yrs

Figma & Design
System Experience

7+ yrs

UX Research
Methodologies

5+ yrs

Explore My Projects

A showcase of my recent projects and the impact they've delivered

Licensed Colorist on Demand

Licensed Colorist on Demand

Designing an end-to-end digital consultation experience that converts hesitant customers into confident DIY colorists.

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Sally Beauty Bag & Checkout Redesign

SallyBeauty.com Bag & Checkout Redesign

Redesigning Sally Beauty's end-to-end purchasing experience to reduce cart abandonment and drive $2.5M in incremental revenue.

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Personas: Sally App Customers

Personas: Sally App Customers

Defining key customer personas to guide feature prioritization and optimize the in-app experience.

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View All Projects

View All Projects

Explore my complete portfolio of UX case studies and design work.

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Design Tools

I work with a wide range of industry-standard design, prototyping, research and project management tools. I'm experienced in agile project management and working in cross-functional teams.

Figma Sketch Adobe XD Photoshop Illustrator After Effects Animate Maya HTML5 CSS3 Jira Confluence Salesforce UserTesting ChatGPT Claude Google AI Cursor

Testimonials

What my talented colleagues and clients have to say about working with me.

Emma Soto

Emma Soto

Project Manager | UX Expert

"Working with Kat has been an absolute pleasure. She's a super talented UX/UI designer who brings both beauty and thoughtfulness to everything she designs. When our team shifted to a lean agile approach, she jumped right in and made the transition look easy. Kat is detail-oriented, organized, and just really solid all around—someone you can count on to get things done and done well. She's self-driven, easy to work with, and always brings great energy to the team. Highly recommend her!"

Akhil D. Miller

Akhil D. Miller

Senior Product Designer

"Kat gets things done—smartly, efficiently, and without the fluff. Kathleen has an exceptional ability to cut through ambiguity and focus on what really matters to users. Her design decisions are always backed by research, empathy, and a deep understanding of user behavior. She brings clarity to complex problems and isn't afraid to challenge assumptions to build better experiences. What sets Kathleen apart is her direct, honest communication style. She tells it like it is—whether in design critiques, stakeholder meetings, or team discussions—and it makes her an incredibly effective collaborator and leader. She doesn't waste time, and she doesn't let projects drift. If you're looking for a UX designer who delivers clean, user-focused solutions and thrives in fast-paced environments, Kathleen is the one you want on your team."

Kyle Jackson

Kyle Jackson

Senior Front-End Developer

"Kat is one of the most detail-oriented and thoughtful designers I've had the pleasure of working with. She brings a sharp eye for nuance to every project and consistently delivers user-centric designs that are both beautiful and practical to build. She's highly responsive to feedback, collaborative in her approach, and brings a clarity to design handoffs that makes development smooth and efficient. Bonus: she's also genuinely fun to work with—her sharp wit and sense of humor make even the most complex projects a little lighter."

Kimberly Seddon

Kimberly Seddon

Front-End Developer

"Kat is a truly exceptional UI/UX Designer. She takes the time to deeply understand both the user journey and the brand, ensuring every design decision is thoughtful and intentional. Her designs are intuitive, insightful, and consistently user-focused. Kat excels at presenting her work to stakeholders, confidently answering questions on the spot—often having already anticipated potential concerns and prepared smart solutions. Her dedication to the team is clear in everything she does, and she's a diligent, reliable coworker. Her communication is always clear, professional, and superb. With over seven years at the company, Kat brings both experience and heart to every project."

Alexis Harris

Alexis Harris

Junior Product Designer | UX Researcher

"It was such a pleasure working with Kat Walker during our time together at Sally Beauty Holdings. From day one, she was incredibly approachable and always willing to lend a hand—whether it was walking me through company protocols or helping me get more comfortable in Figma. She played a huge role during our brand refresh roadmap, creating strong, thoughtful designs and helping me elevate my own work in the process. Toward the end of her time at the company, I really saw her step confidently into her Seniority. She took the time to teach me how to properly use component properties in Figma and showed me how to build more scalable, polished designs. Her mix of design talent, patience, and willingness to mentor made such a big impact on my growth. She's a fantastic designer who brings value to any team she's a part of."

Roy Chavez

Roy Chavez

Senior UX Developer | Front-End Developer

"Kat is a reliable person that will show up every day. She's easily approachable and willing to help anyone without making them feel like they are interrupting or unwelcome. She is a valuable source of design strategy, skill, and knowledge. She brings a sense of wanting to collaborate as a team to accomplish the same goals that helps create balance in a fast tempo environment."