About
Hey! That’s me, Kelsie.
Just a friendly complexity clearer, system wranglin', product chaos fighter & brainstorming goblin. Oh, and Sr. UX 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
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.
🌵 That Wild Plant Lady
I am indeed that one woman who owns an obscene amount of plants (167 & counting, thank you). But nothing compares to feeding my family from July - November from my 500 sq ft garden.
🔮 A Truth in the Stars
Yes, I believe in the powers of nature and stars, symbolism, alignment of planets and cosmic dust. At one point in time we all were just cosmic dust from a supernova. Think about it.
🧪 Budding Apothecary
The past 2 years I've enjoyed experimenting with what's growing around me. Tinctures, extracts, canning, and more. I love the science to whipping up homemade & organic remedies.
🌋 Volcanic What Now?
After moving to the Pacific Northwest, found out that if the Cascadia Fault Line released in the Pacific Ocean, it would cause a volcanic eruption of Mt. Hood and send a tsunami into Portland Oregon, where we lived. Talk about a rude awakening.
🦋 Terrified of Butterflies
Yes, I know. They're good for the environment, but if one gets stuck in my hair it's game over. I shall admire from afar.
🍩 Donut Afficionado
I truly fell in love with BlueStar Donuts in Portland, Ore. when I lived there. Passionfruit Spicy Coco Nib all day! They now delivery to my door!
🚚 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. I'm tired.
🌵 That Wild Plant Lady
I am indeed that one woman who owns an obscene amount of plants (167 & counting, thank you). But nothing compares to feeding my family from July - November from my 500 sq ft garden.
🔮 A Truth in the Stars
Yes, I believe in the powers of nature and stars, symbolism, alignment of planets and cosmic dust. At one point in time we all were just cosmic dust from a supernova. Think about it.
🧪 Budding Apothecary
The past 2 years I've enjoyed experimenting with what's growing around me. Tinctures, extracts, canning, and more. I love the science to whipping up homemade & organic remedies.
🌋 Volcanic What Now?
After moving to the Pacific Northwest, found out that if the Cascadia Fault Line released in the Pacific Ocean, it would cause a volcanic eruption of Mt. Hood and send a tsunami into Portland Oregon, where we lived. Talk about a rude awakening.
🦋 Terrified of Butterflies
Yes, I know. They're good for the environment, but if one gets stuck in my hair it's game over. I shall admire from afar.
🍩 Donut Afficionado
I truly fell in love with BlueStar Donuts in Portland, Ore. when I lived there. Passionfruit Spicy Coco Nib all day! They now delivery to my door!
🚚 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. I'm tired.
🌵 That Wild Plant Lady
I am indeed that one woman who owns an obscene amount of plants (167 & counting, thank you). But nothing compares to feeding my family from July - November from my 500 sq ft garden.
🔮 A Truth in the Stars
Yes, I believe in the powers of nature and stars, symbolism, alignment of planets and cosmic dust. At one point in time we all were just cosmic dust from a supernova. Think about it.
🧪 Budding Apothecary
The past 2 years I've enjoyed experimenting with what's growing around me. Tinctures, extracts, canning, and more. I love the science to whipping up homemade & organic remedies.
🌋 Volcanic What Now?
After moving to the Pacific Northwest, found out that if the Cascadia Fault Line released in the Pacific Ocean, it would cause a volcanic eruption of Mt. Hood and send a tsunami into Portland Oregon, where we lived. Talk about a rude awakening.
🦋 Terrified of Butterflies
Yes, I know. They're good for the environment, but if one gets stuck in my hair it's game over. I shall admire from afar.
🍩 Donut Afficionado
I truly fell in love with BlueStar Donuts in Portland, Ore. when I lived there. Passionfruit Spicy Coco Nib all day! They now delivery to my door!
🚚 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. I'm tired.
Tools that power my every day:
Figma
Midjourney
User Testing
Framer
Claude
Supernova
Replit
Slack
Lucid
Chat GPT
Notion
Miro
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 personal garden haven of joy.
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 personal garden haven of joy.
Here’s a peek at the delightful spaces where I've enjoyed shaking up creativity & flair for 15+ years.
Milwaukee Tool
Sr. UX Designer
Sr. UX Designer
2026 - Present
2026 - Present
Milwaukee Tool
UX Designer
UX Designer
2021 - 2025
2021 - 2025
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