How I Found My Passion in UX Design & Research

When I explain what UX is, I say: If you enjoy using a website or app, it’s because someone like me helped design it. If you find it frustrating, it’s likely because our role was overlooked.

Hi I'm Kait,

I’m a Full Stack Senior UX Designer with a passion for creativity and a knack for problem-solving. My journey began in a traditional graphic design role with side hustles in photography, and blogging. I am a very creative soul. This has allowed me to embrace a mobile lifestyle, working on the go with my dog while exploring new places.

I hold a BFA in Art & Design with a focus in Graphic Design, along with a minor in Mass Communications from Minnesota State University Moorhead. My career kicked off at Flint Communications as a production artist, mainly working on print literature pieces and ad campaigns with the occasional website landing page as a reward for my tight print layout work. The limitless possibilities of digital content and dynamic layouts captivated me quickly steering my path from print to the digital world.

Whether it’s simplifying complex B2B interactions or enhancing B2C journeys, I’m dedicated to creating intuitive and engaging designs. Let’s create something amazing together!

Kait Unfiltered: Fun & Quirky Facts

Number 1

Proud dog mom to Maddee (a.k.a Madder and Goon), a spunky Australian Shepherd who keeps me on my toes and is my greatest challenge!

Number 2

Adventure seeker & storyteller. Sharing my travels through words and photos! 🌎✨ Follow my journey on Instagram @frozen_or_thawed

Number 3

I’m obnoxiously obsessed with snowboarding—it’s the heart of my adventurous lifestyle and fuels my passion for the outdoors!

Number 4

I’m the accident prone one in the family, also the adrenaline junkie. I guess they go hand-in-hand.

Number 5

I can’t stop at four facts—five (and seven) are my favorite numbers!

Creative Experience

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Senior UX Designer

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Visual UX Designer

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BI Worldwide

UI/UX Designer

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Digital Designer

Driven by Curiosity, Committed to Growth

Gather & Manage

Connect with the client to clarify their request and goals through open conversation and idea sharing, aligning the ask with the actual objective.

Research, Listen, & Learn

Conduct competitive analysis, user testing, and A/B testing to gather insights and refine the user experience. Consistently follow current best practices and learn new software features.

Design

Create design at various levels, starting with wireframes, followed by interactive prototypes, and culminating in high-fidelity designs to ensure a clear vision from concept to final product.

Analize

Track the real-world impact of the design by analyzing user interactions and performance metrics, and revise the solution as needed to optimize the user experience.

Kait Captures

While design is my main gig, I have always held a passion for photography. I love film and the darkroom, but digital mirrorless has been a game-changer. I am now a Sony Alpha lover. I specialize making others feel comfortable in front of the camera, capturing genuine emotion. Additionally all of the images on this site were taken and composed myself, with the exception of one. Can you spot which one it is?

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Kait's Australian Shepherd, Maddee, running through the tall grass.