Kate is available for hire
Hire KateKate Stanchak
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
Location
Washington, DC, United States
Toptal Member Since
March 18, 2016
Kate has a stellar track record successfully bringing products to market through her focus on user-centered design. She is skilled at understanding a user's needs thought processes and pain points. Known as an expert at synthesizing those insights to bring products to life, Kate is a big-picture thinker with great attention to detail.
Portfolio
Work Experience
Freelance Designer
2016 - PRESENT
Kate Stanchak Design
- Designed a mobile app, including the UX and UI, that celiac travelers could use as a crowdsourced search application.
- Created multiple UX concepts for the design of a mobile reminders app.
Technologies: Marvel, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite
Service Designer
2017 - 2019
Tufts University
- Created and facilitated a variety of workshops to educate internal staff on tools and methodologies of human-centered design to overcome the major challenges in higher education.
- Coordinated the research, design, and implementation of digital and physical resources that centralize awareness and access to dozens of decentralized services for faculty researchers.
- Utilized research data and compelling first-hand accounts to redirect a project already in progress to user-centric goals, resulting in a reduced enrollment process from four days to 15 minutes and a 20% increase in non-traditional enrollment.
Technologies: Sketch, Adobe Illustrator, InVision, Design Workshops
User Experience Advanced Development Lead
2015 - 2016
Bose
- Developed and tested new product platforms to drive long-term growth initiatives in new markets.
- Planned, conducted, and synthesized UX research to guide product planning for a new market category.
- Developed user personas, mental models, wireframes, and user flow diagrams for new headphone features, applications, and experiences.
Technologies: Sketch, OmniGraffle, Adobe Suite
Customization Designer
2014 - 2015
New Balance
- Created the product experience for New Balance's online customizable footwear, including seasonal product offers and the UX for the customization process.
- Identified trends relevant to the custom lifestyle business.
- Developed products to drive brand initiatives and global needs.
- Benchmarked competitors to develop priorities and create a targeted brand story that was evident throughout the user experience.
Technologies: Adobe Photoshop
Education
2001 - 2005
Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Design
Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, GA
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