Designing conversations that work

I turn complex systems into clear, usable conversational experiences.

Katie Brake

“Katie is a rare talent who can bridge the gap between complex AI architecture and a seamless customer experience.”

— Bobby Nair, Sr. Manager, Software Engineering · Lowe's

“Her mind is like a steel trap: she absorbs information instantly, connects dots others miss, and consistently turns insights into action.”

— Melanie Wells, Product Manager · Lowe's

How I work

I'm highly organized, thorough about edge cases, and proactive with communication. I design with the user's context in mind, and I'm methodical about quality, consistency, and follow-through.

How I improve products

I troubleshoot quickly, find root causes, and propose practical next steps.

How I collaborate

I guide teams with empathy and clear rationale, and I help align work to outcomes.


Agentic AI · Prompt Writing · Process Lead

Writing the Playbook for AI Testing

When your AI agent starts misbehaving, you start by looking at the instructions. I wrote the prompt architecture, persona definitions, and voice guidelines that powered an automated testing system for Lowe's IVA.

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AI Conversation Testing project

Product Availability project

Conversation Design · Product Writing · Self Service Flows

Clear by Design: Product Availability

How do you make a robot feel trustworthy? You write it like a human. I crafted the copy and content strategy for a Lowe's voice feature that helped customers check product availability without waiting on hold.

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Conversation Design · Product Writing · Content Strategy

One Question at a Time

Consumer copywriting for a voice experience that guided customers through a complex installation process, one plain-language question at a time.

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Installation flow project

Scheduling flow project

Conversation Design · Product Writing · Analytics

One Field. One Fix. 2x Results.

The scheduling flow worked. The problem was one required field that most vendors didn't have on hand. I analyzed the call data, made the case for change, and rewrote the flow — success rate doubled.

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