Hi, I’m Kata

(he/him)

I’m a UX designer with a deep belief in technology’s potential to empower and uplift all of us. Whether it’s software to support someone’s work or tools that bring joy to daily routines, I strive to create experiences that are as seamless as they are meaningful, bridging the gap between human needs and digital design.

My career path has been a winding journey. I started in documentary film, capturing the grit and passion of artists on the road, and later mentoring young storytellers in Baltimore City as they discovered their own voices. Working for an extremely small production company, decisions were made as a family, every edit, every shot, was composed with humility and a reverence for the power of the camera to bear witness.  I learned that being seen and heard are basic human needs, and I carry that lesson like a treasure.

Fascinated with the power of technology to uplift and transform, I headed to grad school for a deeper dive. I explored the intersections of technology and selfhood, and sparked my mission to make tech a force for good. My thesis explored questions like, where and what exactly is this mysterious “I” and to what extent does technology detract from or enhance our conceptions of self?

After school, I felt pulled in the direction of practicality and the basic needs of my immediate community in Baltimore City. I became a certified Special Education Teacher over one marathon of a summer. While in the classroom, I drew on my creative roots to make learning accessible and meaningful for each student. That experience inspired me to imagine technology that meets people where they are, creating an inclusive space where everyone has a voice.

UX design, for me, is a calling to make the digital world accessible, elegant, and joyful. From Figma prototypes to the smallest design details, I love turning complex ideas into products that people truly enjoy using—products that make life a little easier, a little brighter, and a little more connected.