With more than 7 years of experience in various industries as both an employed and a freelance UX Writer, trust me: I have seen it all! Up until now my knowledge and experience allowed me to teach UX Writing to over 25,000 students worldwide. But: I was once in your shoes.
Hi, I’m Kat, your UX Writing instructor.
My story:
From corporate to creative
I have been a corporate girlie for all my life. I studied Anthropology, but soon went into corporate communications, where my daily business was... PowerPoint. Yup. It was only when I switched from the automotive industry to a software department that I realized, I was actually standing on the sideline: Other people built cool things, and I was a mere observer. I decided to follow my passion and start side-job as a UX Writer for a local agency. Little did I know that this was where my dream career would start.
My mission: “I want to give UX Writing beginners something I wish I had when I started my journey.”
I earned my PhD in Technology Management and Communications, so I know how to gain and produce solid knowledge. In my teaching, I like to combine valuable insights from academic disciplines like Psychology, Anthropology and Cultural Studies with hands-on practical advice. However, most of all, I aim at making my teaching simple and light-hearted because emotions like fear and doubt play a big role in learning something new. What I think a good learning experience should be? Simple, substantial, relevant, empathetic – and most of all: fun!
I stumbled into UX Writing and took on a job before I could fully grasp what it is, and soon I realized: The resources available to learn from were of no help either. They were too vague, too expensive, and too comprehensive. Too technical. They were complex and didn’t take my fears, doubts, and hesitations into account. Ultimately, I had to figure things out myself. After having worked as a UX Writer for 7 years, I decided to share my knowledge and experience with people entering the field, to give them something that I wished I had when I started.
Hear what students say
“The instructor's delivery is engaging! She is really knowledgeable about the topic. In general, the course is above my expectations.”
ZSOLT H.
“Katharina is a fabulous instructor. She breaks down how to prepare a UX writing portfolio into easily digestible bits — making the process a lot simpler to follow along with. I'll be taking more of her courses!”
STEPHANIE C
“Dr. Grimm walks a perfect balance between education and excitement about the course, and presents the material in the tone of an ideal teacher. Her style is matter-of-fact, yet accessible, teaching you the material step by step and leaving you eager to learn more.”
ROWAN W.
“For one, her voice is so calming so it eliminates the anxiety normally present with learning something completely new. Her instruction is also clear and concise (similar to technical writing I suppose) so it is easy to grasp the concepts illustrated. Great work!!”
CHARLES C. E.
“I found it light and informative at the same time. I usually get bored an unmotivated in online courses, but that didn't happen with this one. Also, I found the voice of the speaker very relaxing! :)”
LUCAS G.
Sounds good? Here’s how you can learn with me
Introduction to UX Writing
Level: Beginner
Your starting point to UX Writing! Learn the most important practical and theoretical basics in less than 4 hours for under 50 bucks.
Build Your UX Writing Portfolio
Level: All
Whether you’re applying for freelance jobs or full-time roles, a strong portfolio is key to winning. Here’s step-by-step guide on how to build one.
The Voice & Tone Masterclass
Level: All
Learn what’s behind the concepts of voice and tone, how to define your own brand voice, craft effective guidelines, and build a style guide others love to work with.