KOSTA KATEHIS

I lead design for mobile products, software & marketing experiences that drive meaningful growth through 
user-centered design, systems thinking, craft & creativity.

EXPERIENCE DESIGNER WITH EXPERIENCE

I'm a principal design consultant based in Boston, MA with experience in user-centered design for consumer mobile products and enterprise software apps. I also have a deep multidisciplinary creative background in marketing communication design, advertising and branding, so my superpower is that I can seamlessly create a system for the entire cross-channel customer journey. 

I've collaborated with high-growth startups and established organizations that have been game changers in their respective industries with emerging technologies.


EXPERIENCE DESIGNER WITH EXPERIENCE

I'm a freelance designer based in Boston, MA with experience in human-centered design for iOS, Android and web products, as well as design systems. I also have a deep creative background in marketing communication design, advertising and branding. 
I've worked on emerging technologies for organizations big and small that have been game changers in their respective industries in both agency & in-house roles. 
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Featured Work

COVARIANT AI: HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE

AI Robotics Operating Software

The unified Human-Machine Interface (HMI) initiative is focused on transforming the way people interact with AI robotics warehouse and shipping automation systems. 

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Black-Titanium

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ONYX: PREDICTION MARKETS

iOS / Android / Web App

Onyx Predictions introduces a broader prediction markets platform, giving users new ways to engage with events, pop culture, finance and topics shaping the world.

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FORESIGHT MENTAL HEALTH
MEMBER PRODUCT

Web App

The member (patient) app is central to one's journey to better mental health at Foresight. It connects members to their care staff and wellness program to meet their healthcare goals.

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HOW I CAN HELP

PRODUCT DESIGN

End-to-end product design for early-stage startups and established organizations, turning complex challenges into intuitive digital experiences.


APP DESIGN
iOS native
Android native
0 to 1 MVP
Web apps

UX & RESEARCH
User testing
Journey mapping
User interviews


SOFTWARE DESIGN
SaaS software
Operations platforms
Productivity platforms
Financial systems

DESIGN SYSTEMS
Strategy & engineering collab
Token & component libraries
Accessibility

GAMING DESIGN
Prediction markets
Fantasy sports
Sportsbooks
Casino


CREATIVE & BRANDING

Developing bold ideas into distinctive brand identities and compelling creative experiences across marketing, advertising and social.


BRANDING
Logo identity
Brand systems
Brand & style guides
Product branding


CREATIVE DIRECTION
Ad campaigns
Cross-channel creative
Seasonal campaign creative
Art direction: video & photo

VISUAL DESIGN
Sites, landing pages & CRM
Social content
Motion design
Print design


DESIGN LEADERSHIP

Hands-on design leadership for startups and established teams, bringing clarity, direction and execution, so that design is a pillar of success.


STARTUPS
Design hire #1
Design strategy
MVP definition
Product market fit


VISION & STRATEGY
Cross-functional collaboration
Product design strategy
Setting measurable outcomes
Establishing design north star

TEAM LEADERSHIP
Scaling design teams
Team management & mentorship
Career development
Agile project management


LATEST POSTS

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Beyond the Prompt: Bringing AI Into the Design Process

Any time I talk to someone in the industry these days, they ask how I'm integrating AI into my day-to-day design work. We’re working in a time when AI apps can produce movie-like video footage that usually …
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The High Cost of Making Cars Smarter

The tech transformation of the last 30 years has made life better in many ways from having access to apps for all of life's needs to the internet and all of the usefulness and joy that it …
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Less Production, More Thinking: The Future of Design

Back in 2021, I was having a convo with a few designers about the future of AI, its potential capabilities and future impact on our industry. After we all pitched in what we had read and learned …

DESIGNING WHAT'S NEXT

I partner with ambitious teams to shape ideas, solve problems and turn complex challenges into meaningful products and brand experiences. 

From early-stage startups validating product-market fit to established organizations scaling innovation, I bring strategic thinking, vision and hands-on design leadership to turn ideas into compelling digital products and distinctive brand experiences.

IN DESIGN

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WE TRUST

© Copyright 2026 Kosta Katehis

© Copyright 2022 Kosta Katehis