Katie Freeman was born in Iowa City, Iowa in 1981. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing technology in 2004. Professionally she spent 18 years working in engineering and quality roles across several industries. Her interest in furniture and art started when she was a child, and in 2017 she started her own woodworking business to design and build custom furniture and home décor pieces. In 2022 she decided to further develop her design skills and is now pursuing a Masters in 3D Design at the University of Iowa. Much of her work combines organic shapes and textures. Katie’s work has been exhibited in Iowa City, New York City, and London.