Katilyn Reese

Texas based UX/UI Designer, designing products that don’t just look good, they WORK hard. My process blends creativity, strategy, and measurable business impact.


Texas based UX/UI Designer, designing products that don’t just look good, they WORK hard. My process blends creativity, strategy, and measurable business impact.


UX/UI Designer

UX/UI Designer

UX/UI Designer

Product Designer

Product Designer

Product Designer

Digital Designer

Digital Designer

Digital Designer

My Works

My Works

Portfolio

Portfolio

NEW Menu System Structure & Interface
NEW Menu System
Structure & Interface
NEW Menu System Structure & Interface
Ux/UI Design
Ux/UI Design

Transforming POS Usability Through Adaptive Layouts and Accessible Design

Nuvioo Software

Designing for Everyone: Accessible Layouts That Empower Restaurant Teams

NEW Menu System
Structure & Interface

Other Works

Extra Services

Extra Services

"We Did That" - Showcase

UNT UX/UI Immersive Event

Ux/Ui Research

3D Modeling

Seamless Reassembly

Precision Cutting

Design Space Mastery

Cricut Design

Stationery design

Project Planning

Naturalistic Observation

As part of the 2024 Senior Showcase, my cohort and I designed an immersive exhibit that demonstrated the importance of UX in everyday life. The project revealed how design principles shape even the simplest interactions,even door handles, highlighting how good design solves problems and great design is invisible.

Restaurant Menu Redesign

Directed the creative vision, integrating design, art direction, and photography, to craft a visually elevated and brand-aligned dining experience.

Creative Direction

UX/UI Considerations

Graphic Design & Layout

Branding Alignment

Photo Direction

Project Management

Workflow Coordination

Styling Guidance

As the lead designer and art director, I guided the full creative process for a Texas-based restaurant’s menu overhaul. I collaborated with photographers to establish consistent styling, lighting, and composition that showcased each dish at its best. Partnering with the owners and management, I ensured the final menu was not only visually compelling but also intuitive to navigate and reflective of the restaurant’s brand identity. The result was a scalable design system that balanced aesthetics with functionality.

Color Meets Clarity - Icon Set

Crafting a versatile icon set with a playful pastel palette.

UI Asset Design

Iconography

Illustration

Color System Development

Visual Identity Design

This project involved creating a cohesive set of icons paired with a custom pastel-inspired color palette. The goal was to design a system that balances clarity and playfulness, ensuring the icons could be used across both digital interfaces and branded print materials.

Ridge Creek Ranch - Custom Merchandise Line

Where ranch heritage meets modern style.

Concept Development

Illustration

Graphic Design

Apparel Layout & Mockups

Branding

Ridge Creek Ranch, a Texas-based winery located in Mabank, sought to create a custom line of merchandise that captured the rustic elegance of their vineyard. The goal was to design apparel that not only represented the brand’s heritage but also appealed to a broad customer base ranging from local visitors to wine enthusiasts. The Challenge How might we design a merchandise collection that reflects the ranch’s identity rustic, elegant, and welcoming while remaining versatile enough for everyday wear?

Beyond the Screen - My Creative Roots

Exploring art, travel, and creativity outside my comfort zone

Illustration

Painting

Exhibitions

Before stepping into the world of UX/UI, my creative journey began with traditional art. From creating pieces that were featured in national competitions to traveling to places like Washington for inspiration, I’ve always sought opportunities to step outside my comfort zone. Traditional art taught me how to experiment, take risks, and view the world from new perspectives skills that naturally influence my design process today. It reminds me that creativity isn’t limited to one medium; it’s about curiosity, exploration, and telling stories that truly connect with people.

"We Did That" - Showcase

UNT UX/UI Immersive Event

Ux/Ui Research

3D Modeling

Seamless Reassembly

Precision Cutting

Design Space Mastery

Cricut Design

Stationery design

Project Planning

Naturalistic Observation

As part of the 2024 Senior Showcase, my cohort and I designed an immersive exhibit that demonstrated the importance of UX in everyday life. The project revealed how design principles shape even the simplest interactions,even door handles, highlighting how good design solves problems and great design is invisible.

Restaurant Menu Redesign

Directed the creative vision, integrating design, art direction, and photography, to craft a visually elevated and brand-aligned dining experience.

Creative Direction

UX/UI Considerations

Graphic Design & Layout

Branding Alignment

Photo Direction

Project Management

Workflow Coordination

Styling Guidance

As the lead designer and art director, I guided the full creative process for a Texas-based restaurant’s menu overhaul. I collaborated with photographers to establish consistent styling, lighting, and composition that showcased each dish at its best. Partnering with the owners and management, I ensured the final menu was not only visually compelling but also intuitive to navigate and reflective of the restaurant’s brand identity. The result was a scalable design system that balanced aesthetics with functionality.

Color Meets Clarity - Icon Set

Crafting a versatile icon set with a playful pastel palette.

UI Asset Design

Iconography

Illustration

Color System Development

Visual Identity Design

This project involved creating a cohesive set of icons paired with a custom pastel-inspired color palette. The goal was to design a system that balances clarity and playfulness, ensuring the icons could be used across both digital interfaces and branded print materials.

Ridge Creek Ranch - Custom Merchandise Line

Where ranch heritage meets modern style.

Concept Development

Illustration

Graphic Design

Apparel Layout & Mockups

Branding

Ridge Creek Ranch, a Texas-based winery located in Mabank, sought to create a custom line of merchandise that captured the rustic elegance of their vineyard. The goal was to design apparel that not only represented the brand’s heritage but also appealed to a broad customer base ranging from local visitors to wine enthusiasts. The Challenge How might we design a merchandise collection that reflects the ranch’s identity rustic, elegant, and welcoming while remaining versatile enough for everyday wear?

Beyond the Screen - My Creative Roots

Exploring art, travel, and creativity outside my comfort zone

Illustration

Painting

Exhibitions

Before stepping into the world of UX/UI, my creative journey began with traditional art. From creating pieces that were featured in national competitions to traveling to places like Washington for inspiration, I’ve always sought opportunities to step outside my comfort zone. Traditional art taught me how to experiment, take risks, and view the world from new perspectives skills that naturally influence my design process today. It reminds me that creativity isn’t limited to one medium; it’s about curiosity, exploration, and telling stories that truly connect with people.

"We Did That" - Showcase

UNT UX/UI Immersive Event

Restaurant Menu Redesign

Directed the creative vision, integrating design, art direction, and photography, to craft a visually elevated and brand-aligned dining experience.

Color Meets Clarity - Icon Set

Crafting a versatile icon set with a playful pastel palette.

Ridge Creek Ranch - Custom Merchandise Line

Where ranch heritage meets modern style.

Beyond the Screen - My Creative Roots

Exploring art, travel, and creativity outside my comfort zone

My Impact

My Impact

My Impact

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Design Tools

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About Me

About Me

I’m a creative who thrives on challenges, with a focus in service design and improving experiences through thoughtful UX/UI. What inspires me is design’s ability to transform any interaction for the better. Collaboration and critique are what make the design journey remarkable.

About Me

I’m a creative who thrives on challenges, with a focus in service design and improving experiences through thoughtful UX/UI. What inspires me is design’s ability to transform any interaction for the better. Collaboration and critique are what make the design journey remarkable.

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Ux/Ui Designer

Ux/Ui Designer

Ux/Ui Designer

Creative

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Creative

Creative

Creative

Lets Connect!

Looking forward to new opportunities, let’s create something great together.

Lets Connect!

Looking forward to new opportunities, let’s create something great together.

Lets Connect!

Looking forward to new opportunities, let’s create something great together.