Katie Davis Himmel has held various roles throughout her career in brand marketing, working with clients such as Nike, Gatorade, and Amazon. She has successfully led creative direction and design execution on a wide range of projects, from logo designs for international brands to creating 7,000 square foot interactive brand experiences. Working with Katie, you'll quickly recognize her as a visionary who not only conceives ideas but also brings them to life. She embodies a blend of creativity and practicality, and she is a proactive change-maker who isn’t afraid of hard work.
Originally from a small cornfield town in central Illinois, Katie moved to the nearest city, Champaign-Urbana, right after graduating high school. In Champaign-Urbana, she earned her associate's degree in graphic design before completing her bachelor's degree in design at Columbia College in Chicago.
Upon arriving in Chicago, Katie fell in love with the city—the people, the food, and its resilient spirit. She graduated cum laude while managing a full course load, working part-time to support herself, and making time for her personal life.
Katie lives by the mottos: "Listen to understand, not just to respond," and "Never be afraid of a good pivot." She considers herself a connector, delighting in bringing experts together in their fields, ensuring they communicate effectively and remain aligned throughout collaborations.
As a visual thinker, clear communicator, empathetic leader, and highly organized spreadsheet enthusiast, Katie is always seeking growth opportunities.
Having lived in various neighborhoods across Chicago, she is now proud to call Old Irving Park her home. She is also a mother to two wonderful boys and a whimsical rat terrier. In her free time, Katie enjoys painting large canvases, cooking without recipes, working on home renovation projects, and adding to her growing spoon collection.
Katie Himmel is available to connect via email at any time. Please feel free to reach out with questions, share fun facts, or start a new project.
Katie, as a kid, designing for a very important client with boxed candy in tow. Things have changed minimally.