Catherine Kpaka

About Catherine Kpaka

Hi, I’m Catherine, a UX designer driven by curiosity and a strong belief that thoughtful design should create clarity, confidence, and real impact. For me, design isn’t just about how something looks. It’s about how it works, how it feels, and whether it genuinely solves the right problem. I’m especially drawn to user research and usability testing, digging into behaviors, asking better questions, and translating insights into intuitive, human-centered solutions. I enjoy mapping flows, wireframing, prototyping, and refining experiences until they feel seamless and intentional. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where product, design, and engineering come together to build meaningful experiences. I’m currently looking for opportunities where I can continue growing as a designer, contribute to impactful products, and learn from smart, driven teams. If you’re building something thoughtful and user-focused, or just want to talk UX, research, or design strategy, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Glimpse Scholar

   The Glimpse Group Nasdaq Ggrp

   Dec 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Collaborated with a team on a UX evaluation of an AI avatar authoring tool• Conducted heuristic evaluation and proposed actionable design recommendations to improve usability• Researched and benchmarked competitor tools to analyze features and user experience• Developed healthcare-focused training scenarios and prompt engineering using ElevenLabs

Education

• Springboard

  Certification, UI/UX Design

• New York Institute of Technology

  Master's degree, UI/UX

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  Bachelor's degree, Information Technology

  2020 — 2022