About | Katie Medley

I’m Katie, a Product Designer based in Denver, Colorado. Most recently, I've worked with both B2B and B2C startups in cybersecurity, healthcare, and food + beverage, designing their web and mobile applications. With a background in product and operations at fast-moving startups, I bring structure to ambiguity, empathy to design decisions, and a collaborative spirit to every team I join.

My path into product design started in the travel tech space,

where I spent five years working in product and operations. I became increasingly curious about the "why" behind the product we build and how design decisions impacted the user experience. That curiosity sparked a career change into the world of design.

Now, I specialize in transforming complex problems into clear, user-friendly experiences grounded in research and real-world impact. I thrive in early-stage environments where I can shape product direction, collaborate across teams, and design with intention.

Outside of work, I’ve traveled to 49 countries (and counting) and taught English in Europe and Asia. In my spare time, I also enjoy camping and hiking in nature. These experiences have shaped how I show up as a designer: globally minded, deeply empathetic, and always learning from my surroundings.