Katarzyna Zerka
About Katarzyna Zerka
Katarzyna Zerka is a UX Researcher with extensive experience in the field, having worked for notable companies such as Google, Roche, and Ableton. She combines her background in psychology and communication design with her current roles as a lecturer at the University of Wroclaw and Uniwersytet SWPS.
Current Role at Ableton
Katarzyna Zerka works as a UX Researcher at Ableton in Berlin, Germany. She has been in this position since 2021, contributing to the development of user-centered designs and enhancing the overall user experience of Ableton's products. Her role involves conducting research to understand user needs and behaviors, which informs product design decisions.
Previous Experience in UX Research
Before joining Ableton, Katarzyna Zerka held several positions in UX research. She worked at Google as a UX Researcher from 2019 to 2021 in Warsaw, Poland, and briefly as a Senior UX Researcher in 2021. Prior to that, she was a UX Researcher at Booking.com from 2017 to 2018 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and at Roche for eight months in 2017. Additionally, she co-founded dots ..., where she served as a UX Researcher from 2014 to 2017.
Academic Background and Teaching
Katarzyna Zerka has a strong academic background with multiple degrees. She earned a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Wroclaw, followed by a Master’s in Communication Design. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Corporate Identity. Since 2021, she has been a lecturer at the University of Wroclaw, teaching User Experience Portfolio classes, and she began teaching at Uniwersytet SWPS in 2023.
Ongoing Education and Research
Katarzyna Zerka is currently a PhD candidate at the Polish Academy of Science, Institute of Psychology, where she has been studying since 2014. Her research focuses on the intersection of psychology and user experience, which supports her work in enhancing digital product design.
Passion for Electronic Music
Katarzyna Zerka has a passion for electronic music, particularly enjoying electronic beats and the sound of vinyl crackles. This interest complements her work in UX research, as understanding user experiences in various contexts, including music, can inform her research and design practices.