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Ellie Kort

Design Researcher | Dreamer | Dot Connector Extraordinaire | Outsider | Empath

Profession

Design Researcher | Dreamer | Dot Connector Extraordinaire | Outsider | EmpathAvailability

Available Now Looking for (full-time, part-time, remote, contract, freelance, or all of the above)

Remote

Profile

A strategist by trade, a design enthusiast by heart, and a curious thinker always on the hunt for the “aha” moment. A pro at turning consumer insights into show-stopping strategies, I craft experiences that connect, resonate, and inspire. From trend sleuthing to wielding AI tools like a workflow wizard, I bring a dash of creativity, a sprinkle of empathy, and a heaping scoop of design smarts to every project. Let’s turn good ideas into unforgettable experiences.

My research strategies span visual design, storytelling, accessibility, macro and micro trends, human impulses, and generational dynamics—all the factors that shape buying behaviors. Guided by design-led strategy, I use visualization as a core communication tool to craft consumer experiences that stand out and make their mark in a sea of clutter.

E-mail Address

hello@elliekort.com

Language(s) spoken

English

City

Kansas City

Industry

marketing

Services

Brand strategy, research, creative brief design research and design, competitive audit research and design, ethnography

Specialties

Design researcher

Brands

Intel, BP, Phillips 66, Wahl, The Museum of Kansas City, BioLife

Rates

120000

Website URL

https://www.elliekort.com/strategy