Kat TakeShe/Her

About Me

My portfolio includes e-commerce, multi-modal interactions, mobile apps, browser, dual-screen device, and Fashion tech. I have worked in agency, big tech corp, and museum. I am passionate about Diverse & Inclusive representation at work and an inclusive design practitioner. Let's chat! Product design leader with over 15 years of experience, my portfolio includes e-commerce, multi-modal (keyboard, pen, hand gesture), cross-platform apps, browser, dual-screen device, fashion tech, AR/VR, 3D Tech, and operational design. I am an inclusive design practitioner and advocate. I strongly believe diverse and inclusive representation at work is important; and am passionate about coaching and mentoring the next generation of designers. Superpowers: end-to-end product design, roadmap setting, innovation in new technology, project management, stakeholder management, design management, roadmap creation, resource allocation, design operations, coaching, mentoring.

My Skills

• Accessibility
• Design Thinking
• Inclusive Design
• Interaction Design
• User Experience

My Career

• UX ManagerAmazonJanuary 2022
  Current
• Guest critic / panel speakerFreelanceMay 2020
  Current
• User Experience Designer IIMicrosoftSeptember 2014 - May 2019
• Interaction DesignerHUGE Inc.June 2010 - August 2012
• Creative DirectorPowerkat StudioJanuary 2006 - December 2010

My Education

• Massachusetts College of Art and DesignMFA, Dynamic Media DesignMFA, Dynamic Media DesignGraduated 2010
• Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyEntreprenureship, Participatory MediaGraduated 2009
• Harvard UniversityMarketingGraduated 2008
• Salem State UniversityBA, Graphic Design, Web Design, and MarketingGraduated 2006

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