Kathleen Azevedo
Designing systems that understand human behavior
I craft digital experiences where psychology meets pixels, creating interfaces that feel less like software and more like natural extensions of thought.
Selected Works
Aviat Networks
Leading UX process optimization, evangelisation, research and prototyping, usability testing and interaction design for next-level digital experiences.
JNCTN
Led product design front with discovery research, interaction design, HTML & CSS workshops, and managing a UX Contractor.
Ministry of Social Development
User experience consulting for government digital transformation initiatives, focusing on accessible and inclusive design solutions.
MSc First Class Honours
Computer & Information Sciences at Auckland University of Technology. Research focus on human-computer interaction and digital experience design.
KPMG
Innovation Lab projects across intranet, manufacturing systems, B2C systems using agile methodologies. UX meetings, prototyping, heuristics evaluation.
Freelance Portfolio
Stampl (2017), WShaper (2018), and DVC Insights (2020) covering interaction design and web design/development with a focus on user-centered solutions.
From Brazil to New Zealand
From earning First Class Honours in Computer Science to leading UX transformations at Fortune 500 companies, I've architected user experiences for tens of thousands of users across telecommunications, government, and other regulated industries.
Career Highlights
MSc First Class Honours
Computer & Information Sciences at Auckland University of Technology. Research focus on human-computer interaction and digital experience design.
Senior UX Consultant
Leading digital transformation at Aviat Networks, architecting user experiences for telecommunications infrastructure used by millions globally.
KPMG Innovation Lab
Pioneered cutting-edge UX initiatives across manufacturing systems, B2C platforms, and enterprise solutions using agile methodologies.
Global Design Impact
Bridging Latin American creativity with Kiwi innovation, delivering culturally-aware digital solutions across diverse markets and user bases.
Where Design Meets Code
I don't just design interfaces; I architect complete digital ecosystems. From psychological user research to production-ready code, I bridge the gap between human needs and technical possibilities.
Experience Design
- User Research
- Design Systems
- Prototyping
- Usability Testing
Frontend Engineering
- React
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- CSS/HTML
- Python
Research & Strategy
- User Insights
- Design Sprints
- A/B Testing
- Analytics