KATIE ERNESTO | UX/UI DESIGNER

What’s Usable is Beautiful.

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Daily Delight

A few of the projects I've had the change to obsess over. Each one starting from messy problems and early ideas and ending with thoughtful, user-friendly experiences.

A few of the projects I've had the change to obsess over. Each one starting from messy problems and early ideas and ending with thoughtful, user-friendly experiences.

Case Studies

Case Studies

RECENT WORKS

RECENT WORKS

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Ideas

DRAG ME ↑

DRAG ME ↑

How I Use AI

I integrate AI tools across my entire design process, not as a shortcut but as a force multiplier. Research, prototyping, iteration, refinement: there's a place for AI tools at every stage. I know when to reach for Claude, Figma AI, OpenAI, or something else and I know what only a human designer can bring to the process. That combination is where my best work comes from.

How I Use AI

I integrate AI tools across my entire design process, not as a shortcut but as a force multiplier. Research, prototyping, iteration, refinement: there's a place for AI tools at every stage. I know when to reach for Claude, Figma AI, OpenAI, or something else and I know what only a human designer can bring to the process. That combination is where my best work comes from.

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Icons

Bridging the gap between UX and visual identity to craft compelling and intuitive tools.

Bridging the gap between UX and visual identity to craft compelling and intuitive tools.

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Hi, I'm Katie I'm a UX DESIGNER who is passionate about the intersection between form and function.

Hi, I'm Katie. I'm a UX DESIGNER who is passionate about the intersection between form and function.

Hi, I'm Katie I'm a UX DESIGNER who is passionate about the intersection between form and function.

I bring 10+ years of experience to my design practice, along with a background in project management & front end development.

I bring 10+ years of experience to my design practice, along with a background in project management & front end development.

Graphics

Icons

Icons

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VISUAL DESIGN

UX→Brand Connection

Function and feeling aren't a tradeoff. That is a false choice I don't make. I bridge the gap between UX research and visual identity, ensuring that what the data tells us about users informs not just how an experience works, but how it feels. That's the difference between a product people use and one they actually connect with.

Graphics

Icons

Icons

site-latest.zip

User Personas.pdf

Journey Map.pdf

HOVER ME ↑

VISUAL DESIGN

UX→Brand Connection

Function and feeling aren't a tradeoff. That is a false choice I don't make. I bridge the gap between UX research and visual identity, ensuring that what the data tells us about users informs not just how an experience works, but how it feels. That's the difference between a product people use and one they actually connect with.

DRAG ME ↑

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Crazy Ideas

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HELLO ITS ME

About Me

I have over a decade of experience in implementing UX frameworks, creating design systems, and generating organization wide design engagement. I have a background in front end development and project management, and I bring those skill sets to my UX design practice. 


I live in Boise, Idaho with my husband and our four cats. Besides design, I enjoy being creative in my free time as well by making pottery.

Let’s get to know each other. Tell me about your vision and I’ll tell you about how UX can make it happen.

Let’s get to know each other. Tell me about your vision and I’ll tell you about how UX can make it happen.

Certifications

ISS. JUN 2019 | ISS. APR 2025

Nielson Norman Group UX Certificate

Nielson Norman Group UX Certificate

Issuing authority: Nielsen Norman Group

Credential ID: 1030435

Issuing authority: Nielsen Norman Group

Credential ID: 1030435

ISS. MARCH 2020

Professional Diploma in UX Design

Professional Diploma in UX Design

Issuing authority: UX Design Institute

Credential ID: UXDI-0219-0926

Issuing authority: UX Design Institute

Credential ID: UXDI-0219-0926

KATIE ERNESTO | UX/UI DESIGNER

What’s Usable is Beautiful.

COPYRIGHT 2026 | WEBSITE MADE WITH FRAMER