Kathryn Lawler
About Kathryn Lawler
Kathryn Lawler is a Principal User Experience Designer at Kohl's with over 15 years of experience in design roles within the retail and travel industries.
Principal User Experience Designer at Kohl's
Kathryn Lawler has been serving as a Principal User Experience Designer at Kohl's since 2021. Based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, she focuses on addressing customer concerns while aligning her work with the company's business objectives. Kathryn employs her expertise in various design tools such as UXPin, Figma, Sketch, Axure, Adobe XD, and Adobe Creative Suite to create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, journey maps, and service design blueprints. Additionally, she conducts heuristic evaluations as part of her user experience design process.
Previous Roles at Kohl's
From 2009 to 2021, Kathryn Lawler held the role of Senior User Experience Designer at Kohl's in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Over her 12-year tenure, she developed a strong foundation in user experience design, gaining significant experience in both strategic and technical aspects of the field. Her contributions to the company during this period were instrumental in elevating the user experience standards at Kohl's.
Past Work Experience
Kathryn Lawler's previous roles include working as a Graphic/Web Designer at Barnes Jewelers from 2009 to 2014 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, where she honed her skills in web and graphic design. Prior to that, she was a Web Designer at Trisept Solutions in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from 2005 to 2009, further developing her professional capabilities. These experiences have collectively contributed to her over 15 years of expertise in design roles within the retail and travel industries.
Educational Background in Design
Kathryn Lawler holds a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communication from Carroll University, which she achieved between 2003 and 2005. Prior to this, she earned an Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design from Waukesha County Technical College, where she studied from 2001 to 2003. Her educational background serves as a strong foundation for her extensive career in user experience and design.
Skills in Design Tools and Techniques
Kathryn Lawler possesses advanced expertise in a wide range of design tools including UXPin, Figma, Sketch, Axure, Adobe XD, and Adobe Creative Suite. She specializes in creating wireframes, prototypes, user flows, journey maps, and service design blueprints. Her comprehensive skill set enables her to address various aspects of user experience design efficiently, from initial concept to final execution.