UX

Kate Lane

I’m a Senior UX and Product Designer with project management experience and a strong background in both visual design and web development. I’ve been advocating for the user for nearly two decades. My skills up and down the stack serve me at every stage.

Areas of Experience

I work with a wide variety of clients across various industries, but some experiences have resulted in deeper pockets of knowledge.

Healthcare

  • Handling of sensitive data/HIPAA compliance
  • Working with third party medical boards and organizations
  • Hospital resource interfaces
  • Optimizing for performance in high-intensity environments

Case Studies
• CME Redesign
• Drug Interactions Redesign

Online Retail

  • eCommerce
  • Storefront presentation
  • Shopping carts
  • Advanced options for organizations

Case Studies
• SquadLocker Case Studies

Content Management Systems

  • Tailored options for each client
  • Self-service functionality for individuals and teams
  • Flexible and efficient module-based solutions
  • Basic building blocks designed to scale with the project

Case Studies
• MJBiz Modules

Schools

  • Customized widget solutions
  • Portal options for different user groups
  • Handling of sensitive personal data
  • File and documentation management

A versatile asset to any team

My user experience expertise draws from a diverse background that includes software development, graphic and web design, illustration, copy editing, professional writing, and customer service. My range of experience and broad skill set help me communicate more effectively, ask quality questions, and serve the project in the most productive way possible.

Technical Translator

I am often the bridge between non-technical stakeholders and extremely technical engineers, and I excel at communicating project needs and facilitating conversation between parties.

Practical and Pragmatic

I am extremely logical but also laid back — a problem solver with strong instincts who opts to ask questions rather than make assumptions, especially when it comes to technical issues.

Creative Thinker

I have an imaginative technical brain. My background and ongoing interest in visual art and animation enrich my technical exploration of project possibilities and design options.

Professional Writer

Technical writing and concise UI messaging have been essential aspects of almost everything I’ve done. Communicating to the user as productively as possible is imperative.

Seasoned Remote Worker

I have spent most of my career working on remote teams, and keenly understand the visibility, communication, and time management requirements to thrive in offsite environments.

Flexible and Adaptable

I am not a slave to pixel perfection — I consider a site a living thing. I like to work with devs during a build phase to make practical tweaks and accommodate technical issues as needed.

“Working with Kate was an absolute pleasure. She brought creativity, dedication and a collaborative spirit to every project, making her an invaluable team member and a joy to work with.”

Tyler

MJBiz Colleague

“Kate has a real gift for identifying the places where an aspect of an app might confuse or marginalize the user.”

Greg

Turing Classmate