Multidisciplinary Designer and Researcher.

Drawing on the principles of Design Thinking and Lean Startup methodologies, paired with her background in creative communication and anthropology, Kateryna ensures that each solution satisfies client and user needs in an innovative manner while following industry best practices.

 

Over the years Kateryna has worked on projects across multiple industries for lean startups, corporate organizations, non-profits, and global creative agencies for brands such as RBC Ventures, Mattel, TD Bank, Bell Canada, UNICEF, and many more. More recently, Kateryna has been primarily working with early-stage startups focusing on product definition, product design, and research leadership. In addition, she also often takes on graphic design and editorial projects for the AGO and other clients. 

 

Outside of her design practices, Kateryna is the founder of QuipMag.com, a niche online music publication. As a EIC Kateryna also currently holds a seat on the FACTOR jury board. She is also a casual travel journalist, photographer, and the new chapter lead for Toronto Travel Massive.

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Specialty pillars

Research and Strategy:
  • Strategy and ideation workshop facilitation
  • User research (UX, testing, ethnography, field work)
  • Big picture creative strategy
Creative and Design:

 

  • Responsive UX and UI
  • Art and design direction
  • Graphic and Editorial design
  • Print design and production
Leadership:
  • Team leadership
  • Practice development and growth
  • Design and research leadership
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