About Me
Thoughtful Design, Meaningful Impact
I’m Katie, a designer with over 15 years of experience crafting visuals that do more than look good—they tell stories, solve problems, and connect ideas with audiences. Whether it’s a bold corporate identity, a comprehensive editorial layout, or an immersive design for film and television, I create work that captures attention and drives results.
For me, design is storytelling. It transforms the abstract into something tangible and memorable. Every line, colour, and detail contributes to a narrative that can communicate big ideas, solve intricate challenges, and leave a lasting impression. Collaboration, creativity, and adaptability are at the heart of my process—because the best stories are told together.
I’m Katie, a designer with over 15 years of experience crafting visuals that do more than look good—they tell stories, solve problems, and connect ideas with audiences. Whether it’s a bold corporate identity, a comprehensive editorial layout, or an immersive design for film and television, I create work that captures attention and drives results.
For me, design is storytelling. It transforms the abstract into something tangible and memorable. Every line, colour, and detail contributes to a narrative that can communicate big ideas, solve intricate challenges, and leave a lasting impression. Collaboration, creativity, and adaptability are at the heart of my process—because the best stories are told together.
Design Philosophy
Design is about connecting ideas with people
At its core, it’s a tool for communication, capable of distilling complexity into clarity and creating visuals that resonate. By balancing creativity with strategic thinking, I aim to craft designs that engage, and inform.
My philosophy is rooted in connection: every project starts with understanding your story. I work closely with clients to ensure their vision is reflected in the final design, combining creativity, strategy, and attention to detail to produce work that exceeds expectations.
Design Philosophy
Design is about connecting ideas with people
At its core, it’s a tool for communication, capable of distilling complexity into clarity and creating visuals that resonate. By balancing creativity with strategic thinking, I aim to craft designs that engage, and inform.
My philosophy is rooted in connection: every project starts with understanding your story. I work closely with clients to ensure their vision is reflected in the final design, combining creativity, strategy, and attention to detail to produce work that exceeds expectations.
Approach to Design
Design is a partnership.
My process begins with listening—discovering your goals and vision to build a strategy that aligns with your needs. I focus on clarity, creativity, and functionality to create designs that tell your story with impact and purpose.
Approach to Design
Design is a partnership.
My process begins with listening—discovering your goals and vision to build a strategy that aligns with your needs. I focus on clarity, creativity, and functionality to create designs that tell your story with impact and purpose.
Experience
15 Years of Strategic and Creative Design Solutions
My career has spanned corporate design, global marketing initiatives, and freelance projects, giving me the expertise to navigate a wide range of creative challenges with precision and creativity.
Creative Lead, Canadian Infrastructure Proposal Team, Kiewit
I led the creative strategy for multi-billion-dollar proposals, managing complex, multi-firm submissions with numerous collaborators. My work helped position Kiewit as a competitive contender for high-profile infrastructure projects through compelling visual narratives and seamless coordination.
In-house Graphic Designer, Hatch Ltd.
Partnering with the marketing lead for Infrastructure, I supported global marketing materials and initiatives, working extensively with international teams on reports and studies. I specialized in creating visual narratives to convey complex data and analysis, influencing the creative direction of Canadian infrastructure proposals.
Freelance Designer
Freelancing has allowed me to explore diverse industries and creative pursuits while leveraging my in-house experience. I’ve partnered with organizations of all sizes to design impactful logos, editorial layouts, event branding, and more.
This broad experience has honed my ability to adapt, collaborate, and deliver solutions tailored to unique client goals, ensuring every project aligns with strategic objectives and leaves a lasting impact.
Experience
15 Years of Strategic and Creative Design Solutions
My career has spanned corporate design, global marketing initiatives, and freelance projects, giving me the expertise to navigate a wide range of creative challenges with precision and creativity.
Creative Lead, Canadian Infrastructure Proposal Team, Kiewit
I led the creative strategy for multi-billion-dollar proposals, managing complex, multi-firm submissions with numerous collaborators. My work helped position Kiewit as a competitive contender for high-profile infrastructure projects through compelling visual narratives and seamless coordination.
In-house Graphic Designer, Hatch Ltd.
Partnering with the marketing lead for Infrastructure, I supported global marketing materials and initiatives, working extensively with international teams on reports and studies. I specialized in creating visual narratives to convey complex data and analysis, influencing the creative direction of Canadian infrastructure proposals.
Freelance Designer
Freelancing has allowed me to explore diverse industries and creative pursuits while leveraging my in-house experience. I’ve partnered with organizations of all sizes to design impactful logos, editorial layouts, event branding, and more.
This broad experience has honed my ability to adapt, collaborate, and deliver solutions tailored to unique client goals, ensuring every project aligns with strategic objectives and leaves a lasting impact.
Qualifications
Expertise Rooted in Art and Design
I hold degrees in Fine Arts and Graphic Design, blending artistic sensibility with technical expertise. Over the course of my career, I’ve developed key skills that position me as a versatile designer:
- Expertise in crafting solutions for corporate and non-profit clients, including proposals, branding, and stakeholder presentations.
- Experience creating detailed, high-impact layouts for brochures, reports, and technical documents.
- Proficiency in developing immersive branding and signage for events and exhibits.
- Proven ability to break down complex technical information and translate it into compelling visuals
- Skilled in navigating tight deadlines, matrix organizational structures, and multi-layered projects with precision and clarity.
Qualifications
Expertise Rooted in Art and Design
I hold degrees in Fine Arts and Graphic Design, blending artistic sensibility with technical expertise. Over the course of my career, I’ve developed key skills that position me as a versatile designer:
- Expertise in crafting solutions for corporate and non-profit clients, including proposals, branding, and stakeholder presentations.
- Experience creating detailed, high-impact layouts for brochures, reports, and technical documents.
- Proficiency in developing immersive branding and signage for events and exhibits.
- Proven ability to break down complex technical information and translate it into compelling visuals
- Skilled in navigating tight deadlines, matrix organizational structures, and multi-layered projects with precision and clarity.
