👋 Hello.
I’m a Product Designer and User Experience Leader who drives results, grows businesses, and creates products people love to use.
Crafting Digital Experiences That Matter
Over two decades of driving business growth through User-Centered Design and Product Innovation
Visual & Interaction Design
Expert command of layout, color theory, typography, and design principles to create user-friendly interfaces that drive business outcomes.
Strategic Thinking
Envision and align design decisions with the goals and mission of the organization, anticipate future trends, and foster innovation.
User Research & Analysis
Shapes and conducts user research to unlock valuable product and design insights that fuel product growth and innovation.
Stakeholder Engagement
Forge strategic partnerships across the organization to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes efficiently.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Create strong partnerships across engineering, product, and operations teams to achieve shared goals and outcomes.
Leadership & Development
Nurture talent and drive design excellence through mentorship, motivation, and strategic guidance.
What People Say About Working with Me
Perspectives shared by team members, partners, and stakeholders
“Working with Erik is fun and exciting and he makes the people around him better at what they do. He knows how to balance company needs while delivering great products to the customers.”
“I loved working with Erik (and can’t wait to work with him again) because he is an imaginative, bold and collaborative leader! He’s a rare gem for any team to have.”
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