Hi! I’m Katherine, a Senior Product Designer with a unique background that bridges culinary arts, food styling, and UX design. I studied at the Culinary Institute of America in both Hyde Park and California before working in fine dining and freelance food styling with brands like Bon Appétit and NBC. Those experiences taught me discipline, storytelling, and collaboration — skills I carried into the digital design world.
As a mentor, I blend hard skills (Figma, UX research, usability...
Hi! I’m Katherine, a Senior Product Designer with a unique background that bridges culinary arts, food styling, and UX design. I studied at the Culinary Institute of America in both Hyde Park and California before working in fine dining and freelance food styling with brands like Bon Appétit and NBC. Those experiences taught me discipline, storytelling, and collaboration — skills I carried into the digital design world.
As a mentor, I blend hard skills (Figma, UX research, usability testing, design systems) with soft skills (storytelling, collaboration, and presentation). I’ve guided students and professionals through portfolio reviews, interview preparation, and UX strategy coaching, helping them strengthen their confidence and showcase their value.
If you’re looking to sharpen your Figma workflows, improve your portfolio storytelling, or prepare for UX interviews, I’d love to help you grow with both practical tools and real-world insight.
