Kate Mac Farlane
About Kate Mac Farlane
Kate Mac Farlane is a Senior UX Researcher with extensive experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods. She has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including Thomson Reuters and Flipp, and holds advanced degrees in health sciences and education.
Current Role at Flipp
Kate Mac Farlane serves as a Senior UX Researcher at Flipp since 2023. In this role, she applies her expertise in user experience research to enhance product design and usability. Her focus includes understanding user needs and behaviors, which informs the development of effective digital solutions.
Previous Experience in UX Research
Before joining Flipp, Kate worked as a Senior UX Researcher at Thomson Reuters for six months in 2022 to 2023. She also held a position as a UX/UI Designer at Easy Expense for one month in 2023. Her background includes significant roles in research and design, contributing to various projects that required a deep understanding of user experience.
Educational Background
Kate holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences from the University of Ottawa, completed between 2014 and 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Science Honours (BScH) in Life Sciences from Queen's University, along with a Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Biology and Chemistry. Additionally, she completed a UX/UI Design Career Track Certification at Springboard in 2023.
Research and Teaching Experience
Kate has extensive experience in research and academia. She worked as a Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Ottawa from 2014 to 2016. Her roles included managing research projects and assisting in teaching, which provided her with a solid foundation in both research methodologies and educational practices.
Skills and Research Methodologies
Kate possesses a unique combination of skills in social sciences research, project management, and UX/UI design. She is proficient in qualitative research methods, including ethnography and grounded theory, and has experience managing large-scale quantitative studies. Her toolkit includes software such as Figma, Sketch, Miro, UserZoom, and Adobe XD, which she uses for UX research and design.