Katlan ("kait-lyn") Henderson is a product designer, consultant, and writer based in Dallas, Texas. She specializes in bridging the gap between user needs and real-world constraints to drive business outcomes.
Katlan ("kait-lyn") Henderson is a product designer, consultant, and writer based in Dallas, Texas. She specializes in bridging the gap between user needs and real-world constraints to drive business outcomes.
Katlan ("kait-lyn") Henderson is a product designer, consultant, and writer based in Dallas, Texas. She specializes in bridging the gap between user needs and real-world constraints to drive business outcomes.
KATLAN HENDERSON, SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER AT IBM
KATLAN HENDERSON, SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER AT IBM
KATLAN HENDERSON, SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER AT IBM

HEAR FROM COLLABORATORS

HEAR FROM COLLABORATORS

"She strikes such a great balance, holding strong to UX principles, while staying respectful and inclusive of her stakeholder's perspectives. That's a rare and valuable skill. Any organization would be fortunate to have Katlan. She combines strategic vision with flawless execution."

— Jonathan Reyes, SENIOR MANAGER OF design & research

"She strikes such a great balance, holding strong to UX principles, while staying respectful and inclusive of her stakeholder's perspectives. That's a rare and valuable skill. Any organization would be fortunate to have Katlan. She combines strategic vision with flawless execution."

— Jonathan Reyes, SENIOR MANAGER OF design & research

"Katlan consistently showcases her maturity and experience in navigating complex, high-stress, often political environments. She leaves a lasting positive impact on the team she works with and everyone around her. Her contributions have made significant impacts with both our client relationship and team's continued success"

— JEFF SMITH, SENIOR MANAGING CONSULTANT IN DESIGN & STRATEGY

"Katlan consistently showcases her maturity and experience in navigating complex, high-stress, often political environments. She leaves a lasting positive impact on the team she works with and everyone around her. Her contributions have made significant impacts with both our client relationship and team's continued success"

— JEFF SMITH, SENIOR MANAGING CONSULTANT IN DESIGN & STRATEGY

"Katlanʼs top strengths include: communication, attention to detail, executing design quickly, leading other designers to keep them on track, and organization. It has been a privilege to work with Katlan this past year"

— Crystal Eaves, Lead UX Designer

"Katlanʼs top strengths include: communication, attention to detail, executing design quickly, leading other designers to keep them on track, and organization. It has been a privilege to work with Katlan this past year"

— Crystal Eaves, Lead UX Designer

"She is one of the most skilled and adaptable designers I’ve encountered. What sets Katlan apart is her remarkable ability to tackle unfamiliar challenges head on. She has this rare combination of technical expertise in e-commerce, customer behavior, visual design, and the emotional intelligence to effectively collaborative cross-functionally."

— Le Reing, Senior Design Manager

"She is one of the most skilled and adaptable designers I’ve encountered. What sets Katlan apart is her remarkable ability to tackle unfamiliar challenges head on. She has this rare combination of technical expertise in e-commerce, customer behavior, visual design, and the emotional intelligence to effectively collaborative cross-functionally."

— Le Reing, Senior Design Manager

"She strikes such a great balance, holding strong to UX principles, while staying respectful and inclusive of her stakeholder's perspectives. That's a rare and valuable skill. Any organization would be fortunate to have Katlan. She combines strategic vision with flawless execution."

— Jonathan Reyes, SENIOR MANAGER OF design & research

"Katlanʼs top strengths include: communication, attention to detail, executing design quickly, leading other designers to keep them on track, and organization. It has been a privilege to work with Katlan this past year"

— Crystal Eaves, Lead UX Designer

"Katlan consistently showcases her maturity and experience in navigating complex, high-stress, often political environments. She leaves a lasting positive impact on the team she works with and everyone around her. Her contributions have made significant impacts with both our client relationship and team's continued success"

— JEFF SMITH, SENIOR MANAGING CONSULTANT IN DESIGN & STRATEGY

"She is one of the most skilled and adaptable designers I’ve encountered. What sets Katlan apart is her remarkable ability to tackle unfamiliar challenges head on. She has this rare combination of technical expertise in e-commerce, customer behavior, visual design, and the emotional intelligence to effectively collaborative cross-functionally."

— Le Reing, Senior Design Manager

"She strikes such a great balance, holding strong to UX principles, while staying respectful and inclusive of her stakeholder's perspectives. That's a rare and valuable skill. Any organization would be fortunate to have Katlan. She combines strategic vision with flawless execution."

— Jonathan Reyes, SENIOR MANAGER OF design & research

"Katlanʼs top strengths include: communication, attention to detail, executing design quickly, leading other designers to keep them on track, and organization. It has been a privilege to work with Katlan this past year"

— Crystal Eaves, Lead UX Designer

"Katlan consistently showcases her maturity and experience in navigating complex, high-stress, often political environments. She leaves a lasting positive impact on the team she works with and everyone around her. Her contributions have made significant impacts with both our client relationship and team's continued success"

— JEFF SMITH, SENIOR MANAGING CONSULTANT IN DESIGN & STRATEGY

"She is one of the most skilled and adaptable designers I’ve encountered. What sets Katlan apart is her remarkable ability to tackle unfamiliar challenges head on. She has this rare combination of technical expertise in e-commerce, customer behavior, visual design, and the emotional intelligence to effectively collaborative cross-functionally."

— Le Reing, Senior Design Manager

5+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN…

5+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN…

MERGING PRODUCT & BUSINESS

Bridging the gap between stakeholder needs with product vision to deliver solutions that balance user value and business impact.

SERVICE DESIGN THINKING

Designing human-centered services for healthcare and public sector organizations dedicated to improving lives.

REFORMING OUTDATED PROCESSES

Transforming outdated organizational methods into streamlined processes that empower teams and improve outcomes.

BUILDING
E-COMMERCE STRATEGY

Analyzing customer behavior and metrics to improve the customer journey from discovery to checkout.

PERSONALITY TESTS SAY 🪄

PERSONALITY TESTS SAY 🪄

THE ALCHEMIST

CREATIVE TYPE

I thrive at the intersection of experimentation and innovation, constantly testing new combinations of ideas, mediums, and techniques to create something entirely original.
THE REFORMER

ENNEAGRAM 1

Reformers are natural crusaders and advocates for change. I am always striving for improvement and driven by an internal sense of mission to leave the world a better place.

Katlan Henderson is a digital product designer based in Dallas, TX.

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Katlan Henderson is a digital product designer based in Dallas, TX.

For general inquiries or passwords to case studies, email:

© EST. 2025

WEBSITE DESIGNED BY KATLAN HENDERSON

Katlan Henderson is a digital product designer based in Dallas, TX.

For general inquiries or passwords to case studies, email:

© EST. 2025

WEBSITE DESIGNED BY KATLAN HENDERSON