Kate Catterall

Kate Catterall is an Associate Professor and Design Fellow of the Ruth Head Centennial Professorship at the University of Texas at Austin. Her work bridges design practice and research, emphasizing ethical dilemmas, cultural relevance, and societal impact. She is based at campus location ART 1.214 and can be reached via email: katecat@utexas.edu.

Education:

• Glasgow School of Art (Scotland), terminal degree in Transdisciplinary Design

Research Interests: Kate’s research explores the historical and cultural dimensions of design, particularly how design acts as a polemical tool to reshape actions, lifestyles, and opinions. She investigates ethical challenges in design practice and the broader role of designers in cultural production beyond commercial applications. Her experimental interventions highlight design’s capacity to influence societal norms and foster critical discourse.

Awards:

• Ruth Head Centennial Professorship

Advising & Grants: No specific advisees or grant details are mentioned in the provided text. Her practice focuses on design research and experimental projects, though further details about collaborative work or grant funding are not disclosed.