Hey! I'm Kate, product designer for over 9 years. Currently at Elastic.
Previously at Leapsome, Yandex,
Redmadrobot, Sber.
Latest works
Education & Skills
Education & Skills
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design with a specialization in Interface Design. This background brings structure and intentionality to my design approach. I work across the full spectrum of product and visual design — from research, prototyping, and concepting to cross-functional collaboration, mentoring, and delivering high-quality user experiences driven by product metrics.
Experience
Kind words from colleagues
Kate is an exceptionally passionate and consistently demonstrating a keen focus on delighting users through thorough UX research and the creation of intuitive UI and user experiences. Her commitment to excellence is evident in the multiple initiatives she has led and driven including design system and feature designs which result in substantial improvements to platform navigation and overall user experience.

Head of Product
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Leapsome
Kate is an exceptionally passionate and consistently demonstrating a keen focus on delighting users through thorough UX research and the creation of intuitive UI and user experiences. Her commitment to excellence is evident in the multiple initiatives she has led and driven including design system and feature designs which result in substantial improvements to platform navigation and overall user experience.

Head of Product
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Leapsome
Kate is an exceptionally passionate and consistently demonstrating a keen focus on delighting users through thorough UX research and the creation of intuitive UI and user experiences. Her commitment to excellence is evident in the multiple initiatives she has led and driven including design system and feature designs which result in substantial improvements to platform navigation and overall user experience.

Head of Product
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Leapsome
Working with Kate on Leapsome has been an absolute pleasure. Before she joined the team, we didn’t have a dedicated designer, and her arrival felt like a breath of fresh air. We collaborated closely on both UI/UX and building out our design system, and her impact was immediately felt.<…>On top of that, Kate is open, friendly, and an absolute joy to work with. Without a doubt, she’s the best designer I’ve ever worked with, and her contributions have been invaluable.

Senior Software Developer
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Leapsome
Working with Kate on Leapsome has been an absolute pleasure. Before she joined the team, we didn’t have a dedicated designer, and her arrival felt like a breath of fresh air. We collaborated closely on both UI/UX and building out our design system, and her impact was immediately felt.<…>On top of that, Kate is open, friendly, and an absolute joy to work with. Without a doubt, she’s the best designer I’ve ever worked with, and her contributions have been invaluable.

Senior Software Developer
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Leapsome
Working with Kate on Leapsome has been an absolute pleasure. Before she joined the team, we didn’t have a dedicated designer, and her arrival felt like a breath of fresh air. We collaborated closely on both UI/UX and building out our design system, and her impact was immediately felt.<…>On top of that, Kate is open, friendly, and an absolute joy to work with. Without a doubt, she’s the best designer I’ve ever worked with, and her contributions have been invaluable.

Senior Software Developer
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Leapsome
Kate is an exceptional designer. She joined my team during a critical period when we faced a significant product challenge and were in the midst of pivoting our business model.<…>Kate adapted quickly and took responsibility for her part, helping the team accelerate the process. I also want to appreciate her eagerness to learn rapidly and product mindset! Kate is a highly open-minded product designer who is prepared to tackle challenges alongside her team.

Art Director
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Yandex
Kate is an exceptional designer. She joined my team during a critical period when we faced a significant product challenge and were in the midst of pivoting our business model.<…>Kate adapted quickly and took responsibility for her part, helping the team accelerate the process. I also want to appreciate her eagerness to learn rapidly and product mindset! Kate is a highly open-minded product designer who is prepared to tackle challenges alongside her team.

Art Director
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Yandex
Kate is an exceptional designer. She joined my team during a critical period when we faced a significant product challenge and were in the midst of pivoting our business model.<…>Kate adapted quickly and took responsibility for her part, helping the team accelerate the process. I also want to appreciate her eagerness to learn rapidly and product mindset! Kate is a highly open-minded product designer who is prepared to tackle challenges alongside her team.

Art Director
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Yandex