Hello.

With over two decades of experience in agency and in-house settings across a broad range of sectors – education, publishing, events, finance, property, engineering, not-for-profit, and retail – I’ve developed a skillset with breadth and depth.

While I’ve always loved the creative side of design, I have the unique gift of being strong in both my left and right brain, which means that I balance creative intuition with analytical thinking. This allows me to approach challenges from multiple angles and deliver thoughtful, effective solutions.

I also enjoy collaborating with stakeholders — ensuring their goals are met while balancing audience needs, brand guidelines, and ROI considerations.

This combination of creativity, data-driven thinking, and stakeholder collaboration has led me to UX/UI design, where I’m focused on creating intuitive, visually engaging products that solve meaningful problems and deliver lasting value to businesses and users alike.

I’m a classically trained designer who holds a Bachelor of Arts in graphic design from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. I live in Washington, D.C., Sydney, Minneapolis, London with my husband, three kids, two cats, one dog, one hamster and two fish. I enjoy reading, learning, conversations and spending time outside as often as possible.

Contact

Currently open to new opportunities
cathy@schmittbrookes.com
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