Hi there, I'm Kaitlyn (Katie for short).

I'm an Experiential Designer and senior of the Rhode Island School of Design who creates at the intersection of physical and digital spaces.

I have a soft spot for… storytelling in the design process, building meaningful relationships through user research, and crisp craft.

Recently I've been… exploring the intersection of design and education, and how spatial environments, digital interfaces, and emerging technology like AI shape the way we learn.

I love to talk about anything design, so say hello at katiejkim4@gmail.com or via linkedin!

Experiences

d-mix lab |

d-mix lab

Design Research Intern

Design Research Intern

2026

Hasbro Children's Hospital |

Hasbro Children’s Hospital

Healing Arts Facilitator

Healing Arts Facilitator

2026

Hyundai Motor Group |

Hyundai Motor Group

Research and Development Intern

Research and Development Intern

2025

Better World by Design |

Better World by Design

Finance Officer

Finance Officer

2025

Industrial Designers Society of America |

Industrial Designers Society of America

Public Relations Lead

Public Relations

Public Relations Lead

2024

Prime Academy |

Prime Academy

Product Design Intern

Product Design Intern

2024

Publications

Nordic Design Research Conference (Nordes)

Nordic Design Research Conference (Nordes)

“From Congregate Dining to Planetary Design” | Sheng-Hung Lee, Kaitlyn Kim, Anna Pekrul

“From Congregate Dining to Planetary Design” | Sheng-Hung Lee, Kaitlyn Kim, Anna Pekrul

2026 (in review)

Design Studies

Design Studies

“Designing Across Life Horizons: AI-Mediated Life Planning” | Sheng-Hung Lee, Karthic Bala, Kaitlyn Kim

“Designing Across Life Horizons: AI-Mediated Life Planning” | Sheng-Hung Lee, Karthic Bala, Kaitlyn Kim

2026 (in review)

Education

Rhode Island School of Design |

Rhode Island School of Design

Industrial Design, Sustainability Studies

Industrial Design, Sustainability Studies

2026

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Thank you for stopping by! Feel free to reach out — I'd love to talk about anything design.

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Thank you for stopping by! Feel free to reach out — I'd love to talk about anything design.

I hope you enjoyed…

Thank you for stopping by! Feel free to reach out — I'd love to talk about anything design.