AboutNice to meet you! I'm Kathy Zhang, a visual designer specializing in UI/UX and Web Design. I studied art history at Barnard College and worked for many years in the arts — as an art critic, gallery assistant and graphic designer. I worked in the restaurant industry for even more years, to which I attribute the majority of my UX design skills. Currently, I work as a pet sitter and dog daycare attendant while continuing my design education online.
EducationDesignLab UX Academy · current
Google Project Management Certification · 2025
Figma Master Class by Designership · 2023
Barnard College · BA in Asian and Middle Eastern Cultures, 2010
ProjectsI designed and developed a website for the launch of BorderPlex, an exhibition and visual storytelling e-zine organized by artist-curator Pico del Hierro-Villa.
KAUS is a conceptual student project for DesignLab UX Academy. A national insurance company, transitioning to direct-to-customer sales, requires a brand revamp along with a digital business platform. After conducting market and user research, I developed a brand strategy, designed icons, product cards and a responsive logo, wireframed and prototyped the website, then revised the design after additional usability testing.
ExperienceArie's Dogland · Assistant Dog Trainer, Daycare Attendant, 2024-25
Rover · Pet Sitter, 2021-25
EN Japanese Brasserie · Host, Server, 2014-20
Essential Homme Magazine · Graphic Designer, 2014
ArtAsiaPacific · Assistant Editor, 2011-13
Miyako Yoshinaga · Gallery Assistant, 2011
SkillsSoftware
Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Professional
Design Thinking, Brand Strategy, Product Management, User & Competitor Research, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Prototyping, Responsive Design, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Empathy, Communication
InterestsI'm a rock climber and animal lover. Rottweilers and Great Pyrenees are my favorite dogs.
© 2022 Kathy Zhang. Made with 
in Portland, OR.