Kathryn Paletta

I'm a designer crafting simple and effective solutions for complex systems.

Currently, I'm working as a freelancer, helping different product teams to build enjoyable user experiences and designing enterprise products.

After years of Fine Art study to prepare to become a painter, I met UX and HCD at Purchase College. After an "Intro to Web" class, I quickly became obsessed with all things web design, HCI, and front end development. Within 3 months I pivoted from a painter to obsessing over HCI, HCD, UI/UX, and Graphic Design. I think it takes a wide range of skills to be a successful designer. I am eager to improve my body of work and make every project my best work yet.

My goals are ever-evolving. Today I would say my goals revolve around reducing my personal waste, carbon footprint, and increasing the time for life, love, and community.

When I'm not working;

If you can't find me at my computer, I'm either drawing, reading, biking, running, hiking, gaming, re-watching Lord of the Rings extended edition, or just enjoying a coffee at one of my favorite coffeeshops.

I have spent many years searching for myself and pushing my limits... once upon a time I was not a runner- in March 2023 I completed my first timed half-marathon :)