Kate Gallagher is a UX researcher and designer with a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and Communication at University of California, Santa Barbara.
Hi there! I’m a creative thinker with a background in art and communication and a passion for understanding people. My work spans UX research and design, visual communication, and academic research exploring metacognition and media. I enjoy combining analytical thinking with creative expression to explore ideas and communicate them in meaningful ways. Thanks for stopping by!
Recognitions and Awards
High Honors (Top 6% of graduating class, 2025)
Academic Excellence Award (3.8 GPA or above, 2025)
Dean’s Honors (+3.75 GPA all quarters, 2023)
Regent Scholar (Top 2% of freshman class at UCSB, 2021)
Chicago All-City Photography Exhibition (2020)
Education
BA in Art (Studio) at UC Santa Barbara (2021-2025)
BA in Communication Studies at UC Santa Barbara (2021-2025)
Exchange at University of Sydney (Fall 2023)
Secondary Diploma at Payton College Preparatory School (2017-2021)
Photography I Course at School of the Art Institute Chicago (2018)
Personal Details
Kate Gallagher (b. 2002, Chicago, IL)
Graduate of UC Santa Barbara
kategallagher1025@gmail.com