# kristen kator > Product Design Leader | UX Mentor | Instructor, UC Berkeley Ext Location: San Mateo, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/kristenkator I'm a UX professional with a passion for improving people's lives through technology. With expertise in both interaction and visual design, I can deliver usable, elegant interfaces for mobile apps, responsive websites, TV, and emerging technology experiences. I have the technical knowledge to work easily with developers and the business savvy to design products that meet users' needs while also meeting the needs of the business. Clients: Samsung, Sony, Autodesk, Sky, SkySports, SkyNews, Microsoft, General Motors, Home Depot, Proctor & Gamble, and start-ups ## Work Experience ### UX Instructor @ UC Berkeley Extension Jan 2023 – Present | Berkeley, California, United States Teaching a 10 week course on "Essentials of UX Design" and the user-centered design process ### Senior Product Design Manager @ Samsung Electronics America Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Mountain View, California, United States Shipped Products: Samsung Gaming Hub, Samsung TV Plus, SmartThings TV App, 2017 and 2018 Frame TV, 2018 Frame mobile companion app, Family Hub 2.0 Refrigerator Display Developed Samsung Gaming product strategy and new concepts alongside gaming product director and principle user researcher Led product design for Samsung Gaming hub from concept, launch, and subsequent releases Led product and marketing design for Samsung TV Plus which grew from 12 live channels to 80+ and on-demand content Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver on Samsung's highest profile TV services Managed, coached, and provided creative direction to a large team of designers with varied abilities and disciplines ### Product Design Lead and Manager @ Samsung Electronics America Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Mountain View, California, United States Led UX design for new product concepts and presented prototypes to Samsung executives Led product design for The Frame TV 2.0 ### Senior Interaction Designer @ Samsung Electronics America Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 | Mountain View, California, United States Led interaction design for SmartThings IoT dashboard TV applicaiton Collaborated with design team to create system model and design patterns for The Frame TV and owned interaction design for the Art Store Led interaction design of Family Hub Refrigerator Display system components and patterns to ensure consistency across all Family Hub apps and worked closely with product managers, researchers, prototypers, developers, and a Korean-based design team ### Senior Interaction Designer @ Samsung Electronics America Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco, California, United States Led UX design for an IoT/smart home platform across devices that included voice, touch, and d-pad interaction (deliverables included executive presentations, use cases, wireframes, user journeys, and voice interaction framework) ### Senior Interaction Designer, Global Experience Design @ Sony Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco As part of the Global Web UX team, provided user-centered, responsive designs for Sony's web marketing properties across 60 countries and 26 languages (www.sony.co.uk) //Designed site interactions, architecture, and responsive framework for Sony web experiences (deliverables included wireframes, user journeys, site maps, and point-of-view presentations) //Worked with the marketing research team to make informed recommendations to stakeholders for site enhancements based on user research sessions, card sorting activities, and site analytics //Served as the mobile lead by providing design direction, preparing mobile trend reports, and attending mobile related events //Led meetings and presented design work to the executive creative team ### UX Design Consultant (Contract) @ Autodesk Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | San Rafael, California At Autodesk’s Enterprise Information Services department, led UX design for a workplace technology project that helped improve employees’ experience when using internal software and tools //Created an overall concept for a responsive internal website where Autodesk employees could track technology-related requests, perform tasks, download applications, and get help with IT issues from any device //Coached engineering team on UX principles, standard design practices, and responsive web design techniques //Delivered wireframes, user flows, and other documentation for workplace technology projects //Worked within an Agile Scrum development team with members based in the US and South America ### Freelance Designer @ Kator Design Jan 2008 – Jan 2013 Freelance placement and independently contracted work including mobile, digital, print, and branding for large and small businesses //Created mobile and desktop web site designs for various design agencies in London //Provided creative direction and design from brief to completion for start-up company, BlueNewtSPORTS, also worked on marketing plan, brand redesign, and brand guidelines //Created various print work including brochures, invitations, and mailers ### Mobile Experience Designer (Contract) @ BSkyB Jan 2011 – Jan 2013 | Isleworth, UK At the broadcast, media, and communications company, led UX and visual design of mobile web and app projects for Sky Services and Sky Sports //Created mobile web design guidelines that included recommendations for a responsive design approach across all of Sky’s properties including Sky News, Sky Sports, and Sky.com //Delivered usable solutions for customers by conducting research and creating wireframes, user task flows, and interfaces for mobile projects (notably Sky Service and London 2012 Olympic coverage) //Produced visual designs and graphics for mobile projects based on Sky’s brand and toolkit //Worked directly with a development team and practiced agile software development methods which promote adaptive planning and incremental delivery ### Mobile Experience Designer @ Cogenta (start-up purchased by GfK) Jan 2009 – Jan 2010 | Windsor, Berkshire, UK For the market intelligence start-up company, led design and project management for an array of assignments including creation of mobile applications, websites, brand collateral, and marketing materials. //Product management and design of UI for mobile applications for the iPhone (reached #1 in AppStore), BlackBerry (2010 CrackBerry Editor's Choice Award), Vodafone 360, and T-Mobile Web’n’Walk platform //Mobile design work included idea generation, problem solving, user interface design, wireframing, and visual design //Design and maintenance of company websites and blogs with a strong focus on their mobile websites //Instituted design and communication procedures to help a growing start-up company become more organized and process driven ### Digital Designer @ WE Communications Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 | Bellevue, WA, USA For the worldwide pubilc relations company, led design of digital projects such as websites, microsites, emails, and blogs for Microsoft, HTC smartphones, and AMD ### Digital Designer @ Digitas Jan 2006 – Jan 2007 | Boston, MA, USA As part of an expert group of Flash designers and developers within the global interactive agency, designed, coded, and delivered Flash-intensive projects for General Motors, OnStar, Home Depot, and Procter & Gamble ### Associate Designer @ WE Communications Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 | Bellevue, WA / Boston, MA ,USA Duties included design of marketing materials, presentations, new business pitches, e-newsletters, and company intranet (client list included Microsoft, T-Mobile, and Starbucks) ### Freelance Graphic Designer @ Monster Worldwide Jan 2006 – Jan 2006 | Maynard, MA, USA For the online employment company’s customer service department, designed and developed internal website using MS SharePoint, created e-newsletters with Dreamweaver, and produced various print projects ### Signage Coordinator @ Utah State University Jan 2003 – Jan 2004 | Logan, UT, USA Designed, ordered, and installed campus signage as well as being responsible for all organisation, billing, vendor management, and customer service for the university’s construction and design department ## Education ### BFA in Graphic Design with a minor in Marketing Utah State University ### Graphic Design USU Design Academy in Switzerland ### Online Certificate in Studio Track Certificate (with distinction), Human Computer Interaction Stanford University ### Continuing Education in Photography Photo Center Northwest ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/katordesign - Portfolio: http://www.katordesign.com - Portfolio: http://www.katordesign.com/photo --- Source: https://flows.cv/kristenkator JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/kristenkator/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13