Hello!
I am a designer and storyteller with 6+ years of experience creating compelling guest experiences for theme parks, museum exhibits, resorts, cruise lines, visitor centers, brand and IP activations, retail, location based entertainment (LBE), and family entertainment centers (FECs) across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
I love the creative freedom, discovery and engagement of design and aim to spark joy in others through unique, exciting and fearless ideas. I am a disciplined self-starter, driven by new challenges, seeking to parlay a passion for human connection, creative immersion and a solid foundation in design skills to create incredible products and experiences.
I am passionate about telling stories through immersive design and transporting guests into exciting new worlds. My keen eye for detail, imagination, and love of creating continue to help me bring the ideas of clients to life.
I am a proud alumni of the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning where I trained in Industrial Design.
My passion for design extends into my hobbies where I enjoy immersing myself in new experiences and exploring the world throguh fitness, travel, and human connection.
I would love to work with you and your team to bring your next new product or experience to life!
“I can’t recommend Mary Cate enough. She is passionate about what she does, she has an internal drive, innate excitement and deep commitment to her work that propels her take on new challenges. She takes initiative and always overdelivers. Doing the “bare minimum” is not in her vocabulary. She is curious and seeks to understand how to improve a system and/or her owns skills.
I had a design mentor who I asked, “How do you know when it’s time to stop designing?” His reply was, “When it’s due.” Mary Cate is one of those fairly rare designers who does very well with time management. She can effectively manage multiple priorities and keep up in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality work.
Lastly, she is collaborative and genuinely a really fun positive personality that brings levity and a terrific sense of humor to even the most challenging projects. I look forward to any opportunity where I can bring Mary Cate onto a project. ”