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Kate Ferris
Hello!
I’m a Midwestern girl at heart. Raised by a mechanical engineer father and a financial technology mother.
So where did I come from? Somewhere at the crossroads of problem solving and a deep appreciation for efficiency. I design systems, products, and experiences that are thoughtful, practical, and human, where function and feeling meet.
I’ve always been equally drawn to the emotional side of design. I’m fascinated by fashion, brand storytelling, and the way products become part of people’s identities. The most compelling brands don’t just sell objects, they build worlds and narratives around them.
That perspective shapes how I approach my work. Whether designing a product, interface, or system, I think about how the experience feels, how the story unfolds, and how people connect to it over time. I’m especially interested in the intersection of design, fashion, and emerging technologies like AI.
I believe the best design balances logic and emotion. It should work beautifully, tell a story, and feel natural in people’s lives.