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About

About

About

Hey! That’s me, Kelsie.

Hey! That’s me, Kelsie.

Hey! That’s me, Kelsie.

Just a friendly complexity clearer, system wranglin', product chaos fighter & brainstorming goblin. Oh, and User Experience Designer.

Just a friendly complexity clearer, system wranglin', product chaos fighter & brainstorming goblin. Oh, and User Experience Designer.

Just a friendly complexity clearer, system wranglin', product chaos fighter & brainstorming goblin. Oh, and User Experience Designer.

As a UX 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.

As a UX 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.

As a UX 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.

1

Years of work
experience

0

Design awards
received

50

Professional UX Mentees

50+

Successful
projects done

QUIRKY FACTS

QUIRKY FACTS

QUIRKY FACTS

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—and have strong opinions about honey bee defense mechanisms.

  • 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:

BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND

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 obsessions. Here’s a peek at the delightful places I've enjoyed shaking up creativity & flair for over the last 13+ years.

Milwaukee Tool

UX Designer

2021 - Present

DesignLab

Professional Mentor

2022 - Present

HelloKelsie

Freelance Designer

2011 - Present

Buckeye Interactive

Web Designer

2020-2021

Portland Trail Blazers

Web Designer & Developer

2018-2020

FKQ Marketing

Digital Art Director

2017-2018

Flourish Agency

Senior Graphic Designer

2017

Messina Design

Senior Graphic Designer

2016

HereNOW Creative

Graphic Designer

2015-2016

Papa Murphy's

Senior Graphic Designer

2014-2015

Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts

Graphic Designer

2014