Testimonials
“Kate is an excellent sound designer and a highly accomplished composer. She’s very proactive and an absolute pleasure to work with.
She was absolutely tenacious in her push for excellence, learning everything she could and consistently maintaining a high standard of creative content. I found her open to trying new things and willing to get out of her comfort zone. She has a true curiosity toward learning the technical and a wonder that feeds her creativity. She learns quickly. A great combo!
She has an infectious energy and unswerving positivity, an asset to any team’s morale.
Her work on Keeper — vast, rich ambient soundscapes for truly wild and challenging world levels, and fantastic creature sounds — helped elevate the game’s narrative experience with immediate effect.
Kate was very good at bringing ideas from creative concept to implementation to iteration. She was adept at taking ownership and took the responsibility of working independently to heart. This trustworthiness allowed for huge breathing room on the project. We could hand things off to her and know they would get done, and done well.
I found Kate very reliable and consistent in communication. Her interaction with other departments and disciplines was especially successful. Many artists, designers, animators, and producers were impressed with her sharp sense of context and detailed explanations of what was needed from them. This quality was very valuable.
She welcomes and seeks feedback. It was refreshing to have someone so committed to serving the project’s audio needs and the project lead’s vision.
She has a keen attention to detail and excellent follow-through, is an absolutely excellent team collaborator, and showed a high level of initiative.
I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to work with her again and hope to soon..”
CAMDEN STODDARD | AUDIO DIRECTOR, DOUBLE FINE PRODUCTIONS
“I am a composer and producer with 25 years of experience, writing music for AAA games, indie games, and Casuals. I have also worked in
television and film.
Most recently, I worked with Kate Tavasoli on a game called Keeper by Double Fine. This game was given a 100 by the New York Times and was also praised by many other critics and fans. This game had no dialogue, so the sound and music had to be excellent, because they were going to be doing most of the emotional storytelling. When Kate and I started working together, I realized that I was going to have one of those ‘once in a lifetime’ partnerships. Kate has studied music, is a great sound designer, and counterbalances all of her creativity with meticulous organization. The game we worked on had hundreds of musical assets, and she tracked them all in a dynamic spreadsheet that included feedback and comments. She is proactive and communicative and a pleasure to work with. She is someone who will finish a task to a high degree of detail so quickly that it feels almost like ideating in real time. She accepts technical and creative challenges of all kinds, and there was no ask that was beyond her ability to execute on.
Kate is truly one of those rare collaborators that I actually want to have a vetting process for anyone that wants to work with her. She deserves to be working with folks that are doing far more interesting and challenging things than I can provide for her. If you decide to work with Kate, I hope that you are ready for a grilling from her previous coworker. She deserves to work with the best.”
DAVID EARL | COMPOSER & PRODUCER, DAVID EARL PRODUCTIONS
“Kate is an absolute dream to work with. In addition to her beautiful work, I adore anyone who helps with organizing and tracking work/progress, and I LOVE Kate for all the additional care she took to keep things clean while balancing a full workload.
Our Audio Director has extremely high standards, and Kate was able to turn him into a fan with her talent and personality. Keeper was a very odd and particular project, and she absolutely nailed it. She was a truly wonderful addition to the team, and I am jealous of anyone who gets to work with her in the near future. I will race you to it ;)”
NAOKO TAKAMOTO | LEAD PRODUCER, DOUBLE FINE PRODUCTIONS
“I cannot recommend Kate enough! Kate came onboard and immediately hit the ground running. Anything and everything that we tossed her way she did it efficiently, above and beyond, and all with a smile and an amazing attitude.
When her time was done at Double Fine, it was so saddening because all of the "bleeps and bloops" she designed were so amazing. She dove into our request for Atmos and everything that entails with ease, contributing to one of the best sounding games of 2025 in Keeper.
I would be so lucky to have her back on a team I work with in the future, and I believe any company is so very lucky to have her.”
TERENCE JOUBERT | SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR & IT SPECIALIST, DOUBLE FINE PRODUCTIONS
“Kate is fantastic! Together we created the masterpiece Keeper, and it would not have sung as beautifully as it did without Kate. Every meeting we had together, she was a delight to interact with. She was always passionate and super up beat and a breeze to collaborate with. Adding Kate to your team is guaranteed to be a great decision which will keep your team inspired and filled with audio goodness.”
NICK MAKSIM | SENIOR ENVIRONMENT ARTIST, DOUBLE FINE PRODUCTIONS
“I would definitely choose to work with Kate again. She came on to our project, and even though it was fairly late in development, made a big impact in our soundscape, making the game come alive and giving the environment the aural density and richness that we shipped with. Great to work with, curious about how things work and how to make them better, Keeper would not have been the same without her impact.”
MIKE GONZALES | SENIOR AUDIO PROGRAMMER, DOUBLE FINE PRODUCTIONS
“Kate did some incredible audio work on Keeper, a game with incredible music and SFX. I was impressed by how much she was organized, responsive to any needs from the project and always communicating her progress and where things are with her work. Super professional and it was a joy to work with her!”
KEE CHI | PRINCIPAL GAMEPLAY PROGRAMMER, DOUBLE FINE PRODUCTIONS
“I found collaborating with Kate to be both a fun and inspiring experience. Her creative and unique sound design really elevated the animation teams work! Would absolutely recommend Kate for any sound design needs.”
MIKE SAFIANOFF | SENIOR ANIMATOR, DOUBLE FINE PRODUCTIONS
“Kate was meticulous with her deliveries, communicating easily and clearly, while being sure to touch on every point discussed. I knew that if Kate and I talked through some audio options she would work out the most fitting of them and deliver on-time, ready for feedback or the next set of work. I would happily work with Kate on future projects.”
JEREMY FRENCH | SR. ENVIRONMENT ARTIST III, DOUBLE FINE PRODUCTIONS
“Kate was a great collaborator, creative and detail-oriented! Her enthusiasm and technical knowledge, paired with her positive attitude, made working with her an excellent experience!”
ALEX TURNER | SENIOR ANIMATOR, DOUBLE FINE PRODUCTIONS
Kate is a great listener who is adaptable and dependable while working under tight deadlines. While working on a 48-hour jam, she inventively developed the sound effects, designed the audio system for implementation, and created the music style for our game. She was quick to make iterations based on our feedback for the various sound effects and music tracks.
Kate has a perceptive ear, knowledge of audio, and exceptional communication skills that makes it easy to work with her. She is an asset to any team that she is a part of.”
NICK D’AMICO | GAMEPLAY & LEVEL DESIGNER, DIGITAL CANNOLI GAMES
“I had the privilege of collaborating with Kate Tavasoli on multiple game projects, including Life Steal and City Tangle Traffic, and I am consistently impressed by her exceptional talent as a sound designer, audio implementer and composer. Kate has an extraordinary ability to capture the essence of each game world and translate it into captivating audio environments. The sound effects and music she created were perfectly aligned with our development team's vision, enhancing the overall player experience.
Kate's professionalism and creativity make working with her a seamless experience. She consistently delivers high-quality work rapidly, demonstrating strong teamwork and an exceptional capacity for receiving and implementing feedback. Her ability to excel under pressure and in time-sensitive projects is particularly noteworthy—she often delivers ahead of schedule.
Having worked with Kate on multiple projects, I can confidently say that each collaboration has been even better than the last. It's always a pleasure working with her, and I wholeheartedly recommend Kate to any team. She would undoubtedly be an asset, and I eagerly look forward to future collaborations.”
HAMIDREZA OLOUMI | 3D ENVIRONMENT ARTIST & PROJECT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, HERO ENTERTAINMENTS
“I wholeheartedly recommend collaborating with Kate for any project. I worked with her and created a video game project called "Whispers of the Lost Light." The sound effects and music created by her perfectly encapsulated the game's atmosphere, evoking emotions and enriching immersion at every turn. She designed the audio system for implementation, ensuring smooth integration of the audio into the game. Kate's professionalism and dedication were outstanding throughout the project's development stages. She displayed a remarkable ability to actively listen to feedback, seamlessly incorporate recommendations from her team, and consistently surpass our expectations. She maintained a positive and collaborative demeanour, making her a pleasant person to work with. It was truly delightful collaborating with Kate. Again, I highly recommend working with her; her expertise and professionalism are truly remarkable.”
ADAM PARKER | LEAD GAME PROGRAMMER
“I highly recommend Kate Tavasoli as a passionate and dedicated sound designer, musician and composer. Kate consistently brings a positive energy and goal-oriented approach to her work, delivering exceptional results on time. Her musical talents, adaptability, and professionalism make her a valuable asset to any project or team. Kate deeply understands musical theory, composition techniques, and the art of storytelling through music. She embraces collaboration, actively listens to feedback, and consistently delivers outstanding results. Working with Kate is a pleasure due to her positive attitude and commitment to excellence. In summary, Kate Tavasoli is a talented and goal-driven sound designer, musician and composer. Her passion, positive energy, dedication, and ability to deliver on time make her an excellent addition to any creative endeavour.”
DR. KEYAN EMAMI | JUNO-NOMINATED COMPOSER & MUSIC EDUCATOR, KEY MUSIC PRODUCTIONS
“I am pleased to share my admiration for Kate's exceptional talent and dedication showcased through her sound design and music production for Project Whispers of the Lost Light. Kate's remarkable ability to capture the essence of our project and translate it into melodies that resonate deeply is genuinely commendable.
Kate's professionalism and commitment were evident in every step of the process. She listened attentively to feedback, incorporated suggestions seamlessly, and delivered beyond expectations while maintaining a positive and collaborative spirit.
The sound effects and music she created for Project Whispers of the Lost Light not only complemented the narrative but became an integral part of it, breathing life into our story and touching the hearts of our audience in ways we couldn't have imagined.
Working with Kate was an absolute pleasure, and I look forward to future collaborations with her.”
SHALINI DUTTA | LEAD GAME DESIGNER