Katie Himmel crafts inclusive, human-centered experiences that unite people, products, and brands. With vision, strategy, and unwavering determination, she's committed to nurturing connections, fostering belonging, and making an intentional and meaningful impact. 

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She has held diverse roles in brand marketing and experiential design, leading creative direction and execution for clients such as Nike, Gatorade, Amazon, Clorox, and Marvin for over 15 years. With work ranging from developing brand identities for global brand products to curating immersive, 7,000-square-foot experiential launches that engage thousands and win industry recognition.

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Guided by the belief that great design removes barriers and empowers people, Katie champions inclusivity as both a creative principle and a human responsibility. Her leadership style reflects empathy, collaboration, and vision, uniting cross-disciplinary teams to build experiences that are both functional and inspiring. 

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To build on her human-centered need to innovate, Katie Himmel founded Kayto Group, an experience design firm specializing in human-centered experience design. 

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Reach out anytime to connect, collaborate, or just to say hello.​