Cate Silva

About Cate Silva

Hi! I’m a Lead Product Designer with hands-on experience designing large-scale software desktop systems and mobile apps. I currently work in a corporate environment, focusing on designing systems across multiple products and collaborate closely with product and engineering teams. I also help designers, career switchers, and early–mid UX designers build strong foundations and portfolios. I hold a Master’s in Computer Science and a Master’s in Human-Centered Design & Engineering from the University of Michigan.

As a mentor, I specialize in:

• Personal branding and positioning
• Interview preparation, career positioning
• Portfolio reviews, revamps, and full portfolio website builds
• UX & UI foundations (research, layout, hierarchy, story mapping, etc..)*
• Changing roles or upgrading your career
• Vibe Coding (AI)
• UI motion & micro-interactions

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