Kate Stanchak, Designer in Washington, DC, United States
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Kate 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
2001 - 2005

Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Design

Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, GA

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