Catt Small

@catt

Designer with too many hobbies in Brooklyn. I run @gdocexpo.com in my spare time. People go "ooh" when I say I make video games.

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Catt Small@catt· 19d

Edwin Morris is a wholesome guest

Catt Small@catt· Jul 1

Episode 1 is live! I sat down with Meghan Logan, Lead Product Designer at Stripe, to talk about what it actually means to add value at the staff level. Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/ZixSBw81UxQ Listen wherever you get podcasts: rss.com/podcasts/cat...

Catt Small@catt· Jun 21

Okay design nerds. Show me your Config nails.

Elaborate blue and pink nail design with silver elements.

Catt Small@catt· Apr 20

I'm riding 40 miles in the 5 Boro Bike Tour May 3 to raise funds for @gdocexpo.com! GDoCExpo has granted over $400K to game devs of color. Last year's event had 1,200+ attendees online & at 14 IRL watch parties, 1M+ showcase views. Donate now, it's tax-deductible: givebutter.com/GDoCBike/cattsmall

Help me take another bonkers pic this year

(Pic is me on a bike in the rain, shouting triumphantly with my fist in the air)

Donate to GDoCExpo and I'll ride 40 miles

Catt Small@catt· Apr 16

Thanks, #IAC26, for having me! And congratulations to Abby Covert for the book launch today 🔥

Timeless Sensemaking book, The Staff Designer book, and both authors smiling

Catt Small@catt· Apr 16

Who's feeling major pressure to move fast thanks to top-down Al mandates and folks chanting "get on the train or get left behind"? 🙋🏾‍♀️ I spoke a bit about this during a recent lightning lesson because I wanted to acknowledge the state of the world and offer an opportunity.

Catt Small@catt· Mar 10

Hmmmmmmmm

Catt Small@catt· Dec 12

My book, "The Staff Designer", was officially published by @rosenfeldmedia.com this week! 200+ pages of IC design leadership advice including personal experience and 20+ interviews with staff designers & managers ✨ It's performance reviews season. Get you a copy: rosenfeldmedia.com/books/the-st...

Now available! The Staff Designer by Catt Small

Catt Small@catt· Nov 25

Apparently my Staff Designer course is one of the top performers in Maven's sitewide sale. It's lovely that the subject has resonated with so many people! I love teaching IC design leaders. 🥹 Today's the last day to get 25% off, grab your spot before midnight PT! maven.com/catt-small/s...

Catt Small@catt· Nov 20

People keep saying nice things about my course. Wild that over 150 students have participated since July of last year.

I cannot recommend this enough! I love how this course was relatable, tangible, and actionable! As someone who has been curious about how to approach next steps in my career, I now have a better understanding of what I can act on.

Thanks for the course. It came at the perfect time. As the first Staff Designer at my company, I've been navigating how to define the role and everything around. This course gave me the frameworks, language and confidence to step up and shape the role.

It's rare to find a course that goes into so much detail and gives so much guidance along the way. I highly recommend Catt and this course if you have any knowledge gaps about the Staff/Lead Product Designer roles and moving into a IC/leadership position!

This was an excellent course! It provided a blend of actionable guidance for day-to-day work and a deep understanding of the Staff Designer's role and expectations.

Catt Small@catt· Nov 5

Final minutes of canvassing I cannot wait

Catt Small@catt· Nov 4

Canvass shift 1 of 2 done. Fully running on fumes but we're almost there. Motivated by free buses and obliterating Cuomo's ego.

Selfie of the poster in a Hot Girls for Zohran shirt.

Catt Small@catt· Nov 4

I spent a year writing a book and now it's real WOWEE! So I made an unboxing video. Help me make it meme status 🙏🏾✨ Pre-order The Staff Designer from @rosenfeldmedia.com to get 15% off and it'll be delivered to your doorstep this December!! Direct link: rosenfeldmedia.com/books/the-st...

Catt Small@catt· Nov 3

I have two zetrocards and am in so many canvassing whatsapps from all my efforts.... I'm so tired

Bootleg Barbie taking a hit from a blunt

Catt Small@catt· Oct 26

"Get in girl, we're voting for Zohran Mamdani."

The vehicle is a NYC MTA bus.

Catt Small@catt· Oct 26

Ran into Zohran canvassers on the way to vote and showed them my Hot Girls for Zohran shirt 🥰

Catt smiling and holding a Zohran Mamdani flyer, wearing a Zohran shirt under coat with "I voted early" and "vote for Zohran" stickers on it.

Catt Small@catt· Sep 20

Still parsing all the things that went so well about the tenth @gdocexpo.com. Probably will be for a long time. It was especially meaningful to receive a token of appreciation from the home that I love. Grateful for everyone who had helped make 2025 the best version of the Expo yet. 🙏🏾💖

Me receiving a certificate from the NYC Mayor's Office.

Pretty sure photo credit goes to: Alexia Mohabir

Catt Small@catt· Aug 15

YEEEEEE she's officially a published author ✨ My book, The Staff Designer, is now available for pre-order on @rosenfeldmedia.com! In this book, you'll learn what it takes to operate successfully at the level above senior. Get 15% off by grabbing a copy now 👇🏾 rosenfeldmedia.com/books/the-st...

Catt Small@catt· Aug 13

Design nerds! I'm hanging out with Femke and chatting design career growth tomorrow. If you're trying to get from senior to staff designer, this conversation is for you. Join us at 11am ET~ femke.kit.com/products/liv...

Catt Small@catt· Jun 25

The Zetrocard canvass loyalty stamp card was GENIUS.

Catt Small@catt· Jun 25

The Bronx has my heart forever but this is why I moved to Brooklyn.

Mamdani led by 17% in Brooklyn. A total of 358,011 votes were counted (94% of the final amount).

In the Bronx, Cuomo led by 18%. 104,506 votes have been counted (92% of the final amount).

Catt Small@catt· Jun 18

I say that but then I go do this

Catt Small holding up a peace sign in a "Hot Girls for Zohran" shirt with an "I voted early" sticker on it.

Catt Small@catt· Jun 17

I never want to think about this again

Catt Small with an "I voted early" sticker on her shirt

Catt Small@catt· Jun 16

Wow y’all, I just found out my Staff Designer course was selected as one of Maven's top programs in Design! To celebrate the honor of being highlighted by Maven, I'm offering 20% off until Sunday. If you've been wanting to level up your career, now's the time. 🔗 maven.com/catt-small/s...

The Staff Designer course by Catt Small is featured in The Maven 100 for Design. Maven believes these are the skills that matter most.

Catt Small@catt· May 27

I know I shouldn't be asking how this was allowed, and yet here I am asking: How was this allowedddddd

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Catt Small@catt· May 19

Hooooooomygosh I sent my editor the manuscript. Just printed it all out and I'm gonna start reading through the monster I've spent the past several months writing. Over 50k words. MY FEELINGS.

My book, printed on double-sided 2-by-2 pages and grouped into four sections. Laptop under the prints for scale.

Catt Small@catt· Apr 10

Spent a few hours last night nerding out about the future of product design work with @hangxu.bsky.social and two other great design thinkers. Def a tumultuous time but we have a lot to consider, and we will learn a lot together. Cheers.

Rachel Hsiung, Jibran Kutik, Catt Small, and Hang Xu sit on a stage in panel format. Catt is speaking into a microphone.

Catt Small@catt· Mar 18

Leaning into my tomboy roots today 😌✨

Outfit photo. Wearing a pink hat, Murakami print outer shirt with a Game Devs of Color Expo shirt under. Charcoal-colored leggings, pink and gray socks, and sneakers with pink platforms.

A closer shot of the top half of the outfit in selfie mode. This view shows all the matching jewelry.

Catt Small@catt· Mar 5

So I did end up seeing the new G but it wasn't on my platform and I didn't want to run 🥹 but AHHH so good

Catt Small@catt· Mar 3

I'm biking 40 miles for charity — the third year in a row — this May 🤪 If you have a couple $ to spare, help me raise $750 for BronxWorks! Donate here: fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/bronxwork...