Hi there—I’m Katie Im. 👋

A Product Designer based in New York City.

With startup experience and a diverse background in sales and design, I blend strategic thinking and creativity to shape impactful solutions.

Explore some of my latest work below:

Strategic Design and Cultural Adaption of Knowunity’s App

Crafting a Distinct Identity for US app through Product and Interaction Design

EDUCATION

PRODUCT DESIGN

MOBILE APP

Driving Community Growth with Rescue City

Helping the NYC dog foster organization to improve their adopt, foster, and donation experience.

NONPROFIT

UX DESIGN

Amazon Music Product Design Challenge (1st Place)

Empowering avid listeners to actively support and discover their next favorite artists.

TECHNOLOGY

PRODUCT DESIGN

MOBILE APP

Optimizing Customization for Bitly’s Link-in-Bio Feature

Led research and ideation for new product feature

TECHNOLOGY

UX DESIGN

Comprehensive Desktop Usability Evaluation for The Met

Enhancing user understanding of The Met's 'Perspectives Page’ through eye-Tracking and behavioral analytics

NONPROFIT

UX RESEARCH

DESKTOP

Testimonials 🙌

“I was impressed by Katie's measured approach to problem solving and her ability to anticipate the downstream impact of design decisions, as well as responsiveness to feedback and quickly iterate on ideas. Katie is self-starter, she shows solid judgment on when to pull-in teammates for feedback or direction. I can confidently say any product or UX organization would be very lucky to have Katie on their team.”

—Jenny M, Director of Product Design

“Katie's analytical thinking and creative approach ensured the website exceeded expectations. Her remarkable productivity and commitment to excellence delivered high-quality work within tight deadlines.

Moreover, her effective team communication fostered collaboration and created a positive working environment. Whenever our team encountered challenges, Katie was always the first one to quickly come up with solutions. Her ability to think on her feet and find practical answers is truly impressive. Katie's proactive approach and quick thinking were instrumental in overcoming obstacles and ensuring the success of our projects.”

—Shan C, Product Designer