Katie Kuhens🇺🇸

About Katie Kuhens

Principal UX Designer at Autodesk

👋🏻 Hello & welcome!

I am a UX designer with over a decade of experience, currently working at Autodesk. My career began at a small design agency where I worked primarily on branding. I later pivoted into UX and worked for small and large companies, both in-house and corporate.

Over the years, I’ve mentored transitioning and experienced UX designers while working on various projects, such as creating pitch decks for startups in Silicon Valley, building app experiences for Papa John’s, and enhancing browse experiences for The Home Depot. I’ve had to typeset by hand; I know what picas are, and I still prefer pen and paper to sketch ideas. In this digital world, I’m still a bit old school; I’m a stickler for good typography, and bad kerning keeps me up at night.

Let’s connect!

I can help with: Long-term Mentorship Portfolio Review Resume Review Story Telling Navigating Job Transitions Interview Prep & More

🪴 Top 50 Female Mentors in Growth Design

🏅 Top 1% Contributor in Design Expertise on ADPList in 2024

Personal Policy Please refrain from booking sessions if you seek a referral to Autodesk. I will not provide such referrals through mentorship sessions. Thank you :)

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Expertise

What mentees say

“Katie is exceptionally helpful and clear. Our session provided me with some excellent feedback on my portfolio presentation. I highly recommend her for any designer seeking advice to ace their upcoming interview. Thanks Kate!”

“Katie is a UX mentor's dream! She has this incredible ability to meet you exactly where you are in your UX journey. She can offer fantastic suggestions in bite-sized chunks that keep you from feeling overloaded. Plus, she's consistent and reliable. I met with four other mentors before finding Katie, and she's been a breath of fresh air. She helps you move forward with confidence!”

“Katie did a great job identifying what I needed and if it was something she could help me achieve. It is one thing to offer advice but it is another level of expertise to know enough about your own industry/skills to know when you can help and when you can't. She knows her stuff and wont waste your time! Fantastic.”