Award-winning designer recognised by YunoJuno, Startup100 and EntrepreneurUK 100 Start-Ups.

About me.

For nearly two decades Kate has helped companies turn complex systems into products people actually understand and use. Her work spans fintech, regulated platforms and early-stage ventures where trust, identity and accountability matter.

Winning YunoJuno’s Freelancer of the Year award 2018

She leads design teams, shapes product strategy and still works hands-on in the craft, from UX architecture through to interface design and brand expression.

Alongside her leadership work in fintech, Kate also co-founded PetProov, a platform building digital infrastructure to improve transparency and accountability in the pet industry.

She studied design at Chelsea School of Art and Middlesex University and is based in London.

Freedom Unscripted Ep.09: A Slice of Remote Work Heaven

Kate and her wife Annabelle, shared their inspiring freelance journeys with Freedom Uscripted. They discuss the challenges of achieving what once felt like an unattainable dream, creating thriving, independent careers and crafting a remote work life they love.

Testimonials.

  • While my expectations were high, Kate exceeded them constantly.

    While my expectations were high, Kate exceeded them constantly, proving that she is excellent in a design leadership role, delivering consistently high standards of design work, but also managing expectations, working closely with the teams to ensure timely delivery, and keeping a cool head in the fast-paced environment of an agile project team.

    Tim Caynes Principal Designer, Foolproof

  • An incredible asset to any team, both established and new.

    Throughout our year of scaling up nez, whenever we’ve needed a hand, no matter how last minute, Kate will work the extra mile and deliver over and above any expectation. She really is best-in-class and I couldn’t recommend her enough

    Mitchell Mark CCO, nez

  • Kate has been a revelation for our company.

    We were looking for someone to provide us with a sophisticated new website design, but one which we could iterate and change content for as our business evolved… She explains things well, isn’t afraid to say she doesn’t think something is a good idea and always has a far superior alternative suggestion.

    Claire Jarvis GM, HubBox

  • Kate brings a level of professionalism but with a huge amount of personality.

    Years of knowledge and experience make her an incredible designer that I have enjoyed every minute of working with. The work she has done at ATG has been amazing without her the project wouldn't be where it is now.

    Fern Taylor Design Lead, ATG Tickets

  • Her work is always of a high quality and delivered in good time.

    In my experience she is always quick to pick up the essence of a brand and has superb attention to detail. Her work is always of a high quality and delivered in good time. She is also just a pleasure to work with and makes everything very easy.

    Kate MacKnight Head of Marketing, Plumen