Kate is a student of her clients' businesses and believes that design can be a strategic business tool. She aims to understand their people, vision, values and brand at a deep level so that each design decision comes back to being accountable to this understanding. As HKS’ Global Design Director of Commercial Interiors, Kate brings over 25 years of experience to finding opportunities that enrich the human experience through design. She is a sought-after industry voice on topics ranging from design for creativity and the agile workplace to office building sustainability.