Cat Nygaard

Cat Nygaard is a Design Director at Airbnb, having previously held the role of Experience Design Director from 2018 to 2021. With extensive experience leading design teams for notable brands such as Spotify, Google, and Nike, Cat specializes in brand and product design, design management, and product strategy. Alongside their role at Airbnb, Cat also serves as Design Director at WhatsApp, continuing to influence the fields of experience design and connected systems. Their diverse background encompasses digital and physical retail environments across various industries, including fashion and gaming.