Utilize Design LLC was founded in 2025 by architect Liz Katz. With a goal of serving her local community, with affordable and thoughtful design solutions by using her love of drawing, space planning, and problem solving. Her design style is influenced by balancing functionality and minimalism with the connection and impact to the natural environment. She understands that every project, client, and site is unique. By listening to your wants, needs, and priorities she'll work with you to develop a vision for your space and help you execute it.

Liz spent most of her 15+ year career as an educational designer, planner, programmer, and architect. From the 550K+ Square Foot Shadow Creek High School, outside of Houston, Texas, to the diverse Wing Luke Elementary in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood. Liz has had the opportunity to be part of award-winning projects that create lasting impressions of space on future generations. She's spent the last few years building a portfolio of (D)ADU and residential projects. 

Utilize Design LLC is always open to discussing potential projects or collaborations. Wherever you are in the design process, whether it’s developing concept designs for your home or business, to developing Ed Specs or a program for an educational project, help with permitting, or detail solutions during construction, feel free to Utilize Design.