About
About
About
Hey! That’s me, Kelsie.
Just a friendly complexity clearer, system wranglin', product chaos fighter & brainstorming goblin. Oh, and Product Designer.
As a Product Designer, Design Systems whisperer, and occasional chaos tamer—I turn confusing flows into smooth experiences, build systems that actually get used, and help teams ship faster without losing their minds. Basically, I make products that don’t suck—and I have a blast doing it.
Years of work
experience
Design awards
received
Professional UX Mentees
Successful
projects done
QUIRKY FACTS
QUIRKY FACTS
QUIRKY FACTS
I thrive on chaos.
I thrive on chaos.
I thrive on chaos.
I like my socks mismatched, my plants talkative, and my coffee dangerously close to judgmental (at a crisp 132ºF). I’m the kind of person who displays tiny spice jars that look like victorian houses in her kitchen, organize my closet in color order—from heaviest to lightest clothing, of course—and have strong opinions about honey bee defense mechanisms that you should absolutely be talking about.
I like my socks mismatched, my plants talkative, and my coffee dangerously close to judgmental (at a crisp 132ºF). I’m the kind of person who displays tiny spice jars that look like victorian houses in her kitchen, organize my closet in color order—from heaviest to lightest clothing, of course—and have strong opinions about honey bee defense mechanisms that you should absolutely be talking about.
I like my socks mismatched, my plants talkative, and my coffee dangerously close to judgmental (at a crisp 132ºF). I’m the kind of person who displays tiny spice jars that look like victorian houses in her kitchen, organize my closet in color order—from heaviest to lightest clothing, of course—and have strong opinions about honey bee defense mechanisms that you should absolutely be talking about.
Feeling Grinchy ;)
My whole life, I have loved The Grinch that Stole Christmas. On at least 3-5 occassions in a week, Mr. Grinch is brought up in meme form.
Terrified of Butterflies
Yes, I know. They're good for the environment, but if one gets stuck in my hair it's game over.
Donut Afficionado
I truly fell in love with BlueStar Donuts in Portland, Ore. when I lived there. Passionfruit Spicy Coco Nib all day!
That Crazy Plant Lady
I am indeed that one friend or co-worker who owns an obscene amount of plants (167 & counting, thank you).
Budding Apothecary
In warm months, I have a massive garden that feeds my family until first frost. Everything that grows is turned into something that nourishes!
That's Too Many Moves
Between the years 2014 & 2020, I made 7 cross country moves in 7 years—spanning west to east coast, north to south. I've lived in all 4 corners of the US.
Volcanic What Now?
After moving to Portland a friend explained that if the Cascadia Fault Line ever released in the Pacific Ocean, it would cause a volcanic eruption of Mt. Hood. That's a nice surprise.
Feeling Grinchy ;)
My whole life, I have loved The Grinch that Stole Christmas. On at least 3-5 occassions in a week, Mr. Grinch is brought up in meme form.
Terrified of Butterflies
Yes, I know. They're good for the environment, but if one gets stuck in my hair it's game over.
Donut Afficionado
I truly fell in love with BlueStar Donuts in Portland, Ore. when I lived there. Passionfruit Spicy Coco Nib all day!
That Crazy Plant Lady
I am indeed that one friend or co-worker who owns an obscene amount of plants (167 & counting, thank you).
Budding Apothecary
In warm months, I have a massive garden that feeds my family until first frost. Everything that grows is turned into something that nourishes!
That's Too Many Moves
Between the years 2014 & 2020, I made 7 cross country moves in 7 years—spanning west to east coast, north to south. I've lived in all 4 corners of the US.
Volcanic What Now?
After moving to Portland a friend explained that if the Cascadia Fault Line ever released in the Pacific Ocean, it would cause a volcanic eruption of Mt. Hood. That's a nice surprise.
Feeling Grinchy ;)
My whole life, I have loved The Grinch that Stole Christmas. On at least 3-5 occassions in a week, Mr. Grinch is brought up in meme form.
Terrified of Butterflies
Yes, I know. They're good for the environment, but if one gets stuck in my hair it's game over.
Donut Afficionado
I truly fell in love with BlueStar Donuts in Portland, Ore. when I lived there. Passionfruit Spicy Coco Nib all day!
That Crazy Plant Lady
I am indeed that one friend or co-worker who owns an obscene amount of plants (167 & counting, thank you).
Budding Apothecary
In warm months, I have a massive garden that feeds my family until first frost. Everything that grows is turned into something that nourishes!
That's Too Many Moves
Between the years 2014 & 2020, I made 7 cross country moves in 7 years—spanning west to east coast, north to south. I've lived in all 4 corners of the US.
Volcanic What Now?
After moving to Portland a friend explained that if the Cascadia Fault Line ever released in the Pacific Ocean, it would cause a volcanic eruption of Mt. Hood. That's a nice surprise.
Tools that power my every day:
Figma
User Testing
Framer
Claude
Supernova
Replit
Slack
Lucid
Chat GPT
Notion
Miro
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Chaos Curator & Problem Wrangler
Chaos Curator & Problem Wrangler
Chaos Curator & Problem Wrangler
I’ve worn a lot of hats—UX designer, web wrangler, product tinkerer, mentor, and occasional powerpoint whisperer. I’ve built websites, design systems, and digital products for clients ranging from quirky startups to Fortune 500s, all while juggling deadlines, stakeholder opinions, and my own weird shenanigans. Here’s a peek at the delightful spaces where I've enjoyed shaking up creativity & flair for 15 years.
I’ve worn a lot of hats—UX designer, web wrangler, product tinkerer, mentor, and occasional powerpoint whisperer. I’ve built websites, design systems, and digital products for clients ranging from quirky startups to Fortune 500s, all while juggling deadlines, stakeholder opinions, and my own weird shenanigans. Here’s a peek at the delightful spaces where I've enjoyed shaking up creativity & flair for 15 years.
I’ve worn a lot of hats—UX designer, web wrangler, product tinkerer, mentor, and occasional powerpoint whisperer. I’ve built websites, design systems, and digital products for clients ranging from quirky startups to Fortune 500s, all while juggling deadlines, stakeholder opinions, and my own weird shenanigans. Here’s a peek at the delightful spaces where I've enjoyed shaking up creativity & flair for 15 years.
Milwaukee Tool
UX Designer
UX Designer
2021 - Present
2021 - Present
DesignLab
Professional Mentor
Professional Mentor
2022 - Present
2022 - Present
HelloKelsie
Freelance Designer
Freelance Designer
2011 - Present
2011 - Present
Buckeye Interactive
Web & UX Designer
Web & UX Designer
2020-2021
2020-2021
Portland Trail Blazers
Web Designer & Developer
Web Designer & Developer
2018-2020
2018-2020
FKQ Marketing
Digital Art Director
Digital Art Director
2017-2018
2017-2018
Flourish Agency
Senior Graphic Designer
Senior Graphic Designer
2017
2017
Messina Design
Senior Graphic Designer
Senior Graphic Designer
2016
2016
HereNOW Creative
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
2015-2016
2015-2016
Papa Murphy's
Senior Graphic Designer
Senior Graphic Designer
2014-2015
2014-2015
Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
2014
2014