About Me
Core Values
Working in various countries and team sizes has evolved my core beliefs in collaboration, decision-making, and inclusivity.
🤝 Problems (over Pixels)
The majority of a Designer's time is “glue work” outside of Figma — it’s crucial for teamwork and solving pressing issues to avoid being seen as merely the aesthetics department. In my experience, I've seen plenty of vision projects linger in Figma, simply because the visuals without the storytelling don't move an organization forward.
🙋 People (over Process)
When you have the right team, any strategy succeeds. If the team isn't right, no strategy will work. A group of intelligent, kind, and giving individuals can tackle almost any challenge. No process can compensate for the presence of negative influences. In my experience, flailing projects stem from lacking or damaged relationships.
⏩ Progress (over Perfection)
Focus on gaining momentum instead of chasing the elusive "perfect" result. I'm all about being practical and swapping the fear of making errors with the thrill of moving forward. Aim for steady improvements towards a major goal. Build momentum and "flow."
Work History
My focus is B2B SaaS, designing reporting and productivity tools from startups to Forbes Cloud 100 firms.
Product Design Consultant
Now
I've been fully immersed in tackling tricky UX and UI problems alongside some incredible companies. Teaming closely with founders, engineers, and customers, I've developed design systems, improved existing platforms, and crafted new products from scratch. I help companies in discovering their "fit," especially when there's no room for error. Clients include Dell, Instacart, QuotaPath, Awning, Tango, and more.
Product Design Manager @ Mixpanel
2022 - 2023
I led the Product Design org of nine at Mixpanel, where we enabled teams of all sizes to understand customer data without requiring an analytics background. How might we give brands instant access to customer insights that can improve their business—no statistics degree required?
Director of Product Design @ Fast
2022
As Director of Product Design at this short-lived, made-for-TV startup Fast, our remote product design team built tools to help merchants sell goods online. We sought to make 1-click checkout with Fast easier, and safer than traditional credit card payments.
Principal Product Designer @ Point Health
2020 - 2021
I launched Point Health's mobile app on iOS and Android, hitting 2,000 monthly active users by Q1 2021. I also developed Confetti design system for mobile/web and managed a team, including a Brand Designer and Senior Product Designer, contributing to our vibrant, user-centric design culture.
Senior Lead, Product Design @ Proof
2019 - 2020
Before Fast, I was Head of Design at the defunct startup Proof (now Jasper). Proof lets you easily personalize your website for every visitor to increase conversions. I designed everything from PLG strategy to koozies.
Design Lead @ Carwow
2018 - 2019
I’ve also lived and managed teams overseas at Carwow in London, making selling and buying vehicles in the UK painless.
Product Design Manager @ Zendesk
2016 - 2018
At Zendesk in France, my team led the successful UI/UX integration of the locally acquired startup, BIME–now Zendesk Analytics
Director, User Experience and Design @ Cision
2014 - 2016
I designed the first version of TrendKite, which was later acquired by Cision (NYSE:CISN) for $225 million. At TrendKite, I ran the entire design practice, covering everything from research and product development to branding.
Product Designer @ Various companies
2001 - 2014
Speaking
I'm grateful to share my journey around building effective teams, PLG, and collaborating with customer support.
Figma Livestream
UI Breakfast
UX Cabin Podcast
Ran Talks Design
Inside Marketing Design
The UX Conference London
WebExpo Prague
Availability