Catherine Hyatt

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As a UX researcher, I believe in formulating and then asking the right questions to understand and develop systems that truly work on behalf of a particular user. I am passionate about empowering the communities I work with by planning and conducting in-depth research and then using it to challenge and improve the operation of current systems. I value constantly learning about new things, and am always excited to hear about new perspectives.

Three photos show people with disabilities using handheld utensil prototypes on the right side of a larger white-background image. Left of this is the headline “Making Everyday Accessibility Affordable,” with caption text below. As one of three project managers on the “Daily Living Labs” project, I coordinated communication across teams developing affordable solutions for people with disabilities. We created six products—each under $50—addressing daily challenges like brushing teeth, using the restroom, and eating, along with a web app to help users find accessible products tailored to their needs.

A young man and woman stand in front of a food service table preparing plates of food at the right side of this image. To their left is a headline reading “Connecting Rural Communities to Healthy Food.” A caption appears beneath this. To address food insecurity in rural Texas, I researched food deserts and identified ways to ensure that users in rural communities would have consistent access to fresh food. I designed a business plan that would provide community centers like schools, churches, and libraries with fresh food.

Right: a close-up of fingers picking an orange plastic box from a bin of similar boxes. Left: the headline “Developing Sustainable Supply Chains” on a light green background, with caption text below. As a UX Researcher, I worked within a team that identified current problems within the international ink cartridge supply chain. As a means to address these, I researched algae ink production and identified possible ways for schools and universities to produce their own printer ink using this organic, low-cost-to-sustain product that they could make themselves.