Her research and most recent teaching projects focus on techniques for co-designing with the disabled community. (parenting), BlackHägen Design (medical devices working for Philips Respironics, Medtronic, and GE Healthcare).Īt NC State, Kathryn teaches courses in digital techniques, social innovation, sustainable design, and various hands-on design studios. She spent 10 years working for companies that lead the industry in their respective categories - TTI (power tools and electronics), Boon Inc. Her product portfolio includes a variety of successful parenting products, home appliances, medical devices, and other consumer goods. She is currently an Assistant Teaching Professor of Industrial Design at NC State University. Kathryn is an experienced industrial designer with a wide range of practical skills in product design and development, illustration, design strategy, and teaching.
Assistant Teaching Professor, Industrial Design
