Katie Shimmin | Experience Design Leader
Connecting vision to value through design, emerging tech, & human-centered innovation
I turn big ideas into experiences people don't forget. Whether it's an executive briefing or an innovation showcase, I bring creative vision, strategic clarity, and the energy to make it land. I'm fluent in AI and emerging tech, and I know how to make complex ideas feel exciting and accessible to executive audiences.
LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
“The first and most important choice a leader makes is the choice to serve.”
I lead as though I'm always up for re-election. If my peers, direct reports, and leaders wouldn't enthusiastically vote for another term, then I haven't served them well enough.
Work that got noticed.
Selected by IBM's worldwide CE VP from 2,000 practitioners worldwide. A handpicked cohort charged with transforming how pre-sales operates as a business. This isn't a participation award. It's a recognition that the way I work sets a standard worth scaling.
The Candle Power — Yankee Candle Pop-Up
Recognized for innovative storytelling, creativity, and measurable results at the Yankee Candle pop-up experience.
Storytelling and experience design work exploring the impact of color, material, and finish on business outcomes for CPG company Newell Brands.