Intro
Hey! 👋🏻 I’m Kate, a product designer based in Berlin with 9+ years of experience.
I started my career in an agency and later moved into product design. I’ve worked on both B2C and B2B products, across startups and large companies. I contribute to the full design process — from research and concept development to UX/UI design and engineering handoff — and have experience both as an individual contributor and as a design lead.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design with a focus on Interface Design, which shapes my structured and intentional approach to work. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, traveling, sketching, crafting, learning and occasionally writing some code.
Currently I work as a product designer at Elastic.
Projects
Experience
Education
Graphic Designer
2013–2017
Institute of History of Cultures
Bachelor
Graphic Designer
2013–2017
Institute of History of Cultures
Bachelor
Graphic Designer
2013–2017
Institute of History of Cultures
Bachelor
Landscape Architect / Engineer
2005–2010
Moscow Agricultural University
Specialist
Landscape Architect / Engineer
2005–2010
Moscow Agricultural University
Specialist
Landscape Architect / Engineer
2005–2010
Moscow Agricultural University
Specialist
Testimonials
Head of Product
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
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
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.
Senior Software Developer
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
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
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.
Art Director
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
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
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.