katie swanson
multidisciplinary designer
design system practitioner
proudly neurodivergent
designerd
designerd
designerd
designerd
I design end-to-end from systems to stories, prompts to products while equipping teams with tools that create impact.
work
about
mission control
While good design solves problems, I believe great design comes from the systems and culture that help teams solve them consistently.
flight log
I'm a multidisciplinary designer with 12+ years creating visually stunning, highly functional products and optimizing design processes to drive alignment and efficiency across teams.
Happy Wrapped
Owner
Professional services • E-Commerce
2023 - current
Microsoft
Product designer
SharePoint • Microsoft Teams
2018 - 2024
Expedia Group
Visual designer
Partner Central • Product Marketing
2017 - 2018
Amazon
UX designer
Consumables • Amazon Restaurants
2014 - 2017
Groupon
Product designer
Groupon Merchant
2013 - 2014
nerd
I never want to stop learning. What you know is less important that what you're willing to learn.
Brad Frost
Certification
Atomic Design & Subatomic
2025
ELVTR
Certification
AI-Aided Graphic Design
2024
Into Design Systems & Nathan Curtis
Certification
Design System Planning & Process
2024
University of Washington
Certification
Professional Technical Writing
2021
Savannah College of Art & Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Graphic Design, Interaction Design
2014
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What I value the most about working with Katie is her passion, competence, and sense of humor. She is one of the most talented designers I have worked with - full stop. I have so much respect for her craft and intelligent and systematic design-thinking.
Content Designer
Microsoft
Microsoft
Katie's contributions in design and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment are nothing short of extraordinary. She exemplifies teamwork, innovation, and allyship, serving as an exceptional role model for inclusivity.
Senior Product Designer
Microsoft
Microsoft
I find working with Katie to be so energizing and fulfilling. I love seeing her work for it's level of care and as an example of "craft" I can aspire towards. Having her as someone I look up to and learn from makes me a much happier and better designer.
Principal Design Manager
Microsoft
Microsoft
Katie expertly leverages others' work while providing the essential glue to bring everything together and serving as the voice to share results with the broader team. Working with her is enjoyable and I always feel very proud of the work we collaborate on.
Senior Product Designer
Microsoft
Microsoft