Hey!
I’m Kat, a designer who crafts memorable visuals and experiences for brands and their audiences. I thrive in nimble, collaborative teams and am at my best when projects allow me to work comprehensively.
Currently, I work at Topo Designs in Denver, CO.
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Experience
2024–present: Senior Graphic Designer (brand marketing), Topo Designs
2021–2023: Graphic Designer (digital/ecom), Topo Designs
2019–2021: Designer, Colgate University
2016–2019: Junior Designer, Colgate University
2015–2016: Design and Fabrication Assistant, ECHO Makes
2013–2016: Student Graphic Designer, Saunders College of Business at RIT
Expertise
Branding & identity
Art & creative direction
Digital & web design
Project management
Print design & production
UI/UX
Email marketing
ADA and WCAG Accessibility
Programs
Adobe Creative Suite:
Ai, Id, Ps, XD, Dw
Project management:
Asana, Basecamp, Slack
Content management:
Shopify, Drupal, Wordpress
Email management:
Bluecore, Emma, Listrak
HTML/CSS
Google Office Suite
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
Industrial Design, BFA
2012–2016
Concentration: Environmental Studies
Professional Coursework
UI Design Patterns
Interaction Design Foundation, 2020Climate Change Science, Communication, and Action
Cornell University, 2017
Leadership
Topo Designs Culture Club
Help organize events for employees, 2023–presentColgate University Sustainability Council
Office of Communications Representative, 2019–2021Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
Co-presenter at AASHE Conference, 2018National Campus Leadership Council x RIT Climate Summit
Event planning, branding, and marketing, 2016
Recognition
2021 Team Excellence Award, Colgate University
2020 Individual Excellence Award, Colgate University
2019 Oak Award for sustainability advocacy and action, Colgate University
More about me
Originally from upstate NY, I relocated to CO in the summer of 2021 for a new horizon! I love enjoying the outdoors however I can get there. Hiking, camping, traveling, yoga, gardening, throwing an occasional backyard dinner party, and of course just chilling at the park are some of my favorite ingredients in a day. When I’m not outside, I’m often found experimenting in my kitchen, reading, or thrifting.