Hi, I’m Kate.
I’m a UX designer and researcher in Burlington, Ontario. I like roles where I get to investigate a problem properly before helping shape the answer, which is why most of my projects start with research: interviews, diary studies, card sorts, or watching how people move through a library.
I did my Bachelor of Design in UX at Laurier, where my honours thesis was a diary study on gamification and flow. Then I did a Master of Digital Experience Innovation at Waterloo. I graduated from both with Academic Distinction.
Accessibility comes up in almost everything I make, from a fitness app built around seated workouts to a library map with text-to-speech. I’m also curious about AI, AR and VR, and what they’ll mean for how people talk to each other.
What I do
- UX research
Diary studies, interviews, usability and A/B testing, observation, card sorting, coding and synthesis.
See it in Gamification & Flow State
- UX and product design
Information architecture, user flows, wireframes and interactive prototypes in Figma and FigJam.
See it in Region of Waterloo
- Accessibility and motivation
Inclusive design, accessible wayfinding, and gamification grounded in motivation research.
See it in Fit4All
- Communication
Research presentations and posters, promotional graphics, digital branding and content strategy.
See it in Human Intelligence
Experience
2026 – now
Digital Content Strategist, Vodka Friday Inc.
I work on digital branding, content strategy and social campaigns, using UX and analytics to make the brand experience stronger.
2024 – 2025
Research Apprentice, Wilfrid Laurier University
I designed and ran a 10-day diary study comparing gamified and non-gamified e-learning, then presented the findings to faculty and at a public showcase.
2024 – 2025
Graphic Designer, UXDSA
I made the promotional graphics, social posts and event materials for student campaigns, keeping them visually consistent.
Education
2026
Master of Digital Experience Innovation
University of Waterloo. Product strategy, emerging technology and immersive experiences.
2021 – 2025
Bachelor of Design, Honours User Experience Design
Wilfrid Laurier University. UX research, interaction design and usability testing.
Recognition
Academic Distinction
University of Waterloo, 2026 · Wilfrid Laurier University, 2025
Dean’s Honour Roll
University of Waterloo, 2025–2026 · Wilfrid Laurier University, 2021–2025
Academic, Creative, Engaged Research Showcase recognition
Wilfrid Laurier University, 2025
Experiential Learning & Design Project Scholarship
Scotiabank, 2021–2022
What I’m looking for
UX design, UX research or product design roles, in Canada or internationally. I want to keep growing my research practice, go deeper into human-computer interaction, and work on AI, AR and VR interfaces, where the conventions are still being written.