Kylee Katterman
Illustrator of the natural world, interpretive graphic designer, and bird nerd
Member Since
September 2025
I am an emerging illustrator and graphic designer with a passion for interpretive exhibit design. As an avid lover of all the natural world, I want to design panels and exhibits that ignite sparks of curiosity and inspire visitors to learn about the natural wonders surrounding them. I specialize in creating scientifically accurate, vibrant, lively illustrations of animals, plants, and environments, using both traditional and digital media. Birds are my greatest obsession — my lifelong hobbies are bird-watching and creating watercolor paintings of the birds I’ve seen.
Ask me about
PLEASE ask me about my favorite bird, the Cassowary!
My super power is
Identifying bird species – it’s one of those things that once you learn it, you can never turn it off.
I'm looking for
New opportunities, full-time positions, and freelance work in exhibit design
What I love about experience design
I love everything about my job in the museum design industry. I feel so blessed to be able to contribute to projects that pique curiosity, whether it’s through learning about nature, history, scientific innovation, or anything else. I love that I get to see the designs I create on the computer come to life in the fabrication shop, and I love how each member of our team contributes vital components to creating the finished immersive exhibit. I love how each project allows me to explore different colors, typefaces, and design styles, instead of being beholden to the style guide of a single corporation.
Best piece of advice I've ever heard
“Today was a difficult day. Tomorrow will be better.” I find my Mom’s mantra to be true, and if it’s not, I just need to wait one more day.
Where I find Inspiration
I find inspiration through the works of my favorite fine artists
Practice Area
Exhibition
Focus Area
Exhibition, Graphic, Interpretive, Signage
Industry
Cultural, Education, Museums