Automotive Design
Accessibility
Info Architecture
Design Systems
Mixed Reality
Product Designer who drives
human-centered innovation through
research, systems thinking, and AI
Automotive Design
Accessibility
Info Architecture
Design Systems
Mixed Reality
Product Designer who drives human-centered innovation through
research, systems thinking, and AI
Mixed Reality
Accessibility
Design Systems
Product Designer who drives human-centered innovation via
research, systems thinking, and AI
Open to new opportunities
With 3+ years of experience and a background in computer science, I focus on understanding problems deeply, using structure to bring clarity, and creating experiences that connect with people.
With 3+ years of design experience and a background in computer science, I focus on understanding problems deeply, using structure to bring clarity, and creating experiences that connect with people.
With 3+ years of design experience and a background in computer science, I focus on understanding problems deeply, using structure to bring clarity, and creating experiences that connect with people.
Here's what I do
Here's what I do
Here's what I do
User Research & Insight Development
I plan and conduct user interviews, usability tests, diary studies, and field observations to understand real user behaviors. My research synthesizes qualitative and quantitative data into clear insights, opportunity areas, and actionable design principles.
Problem Discovery & Product Strategy
I break down ambiguous spaces into focused, well-defined problem areas. By identifying root causes, evaluating constraints, and mapping user and business goals, I shape strategic pathways that guide teams toward meaningful solutions.
Interaction Design & Design Systems
My approach uses systems thinking to create clarity in complex ecosystems, ensuring interactions remain consistent and scalable. I build adaptable design systems that unify visual language, and maintain quality across large product surfaces.
Shipping MVPs with Engineering
I build testable MVPs that validate product assumptions early, from Figma prototypes to VR simulations. My process emphasizes feasibility, working closely with engineering to align on behaviors, and implementation details from the start.
User Research & Insight Development
Problem Discovery & Product Strategy
Interaction Design & Design Systems
Shipping MVPs with Engineering
Who I've worked with
Who I've worked with
And what they say about me :)
And what they say about me :)
"Having worked with Reuben across two courses and a research project, I've seen him bring both sharp design thinking and rigorous research craft to every problem he tackles. He consistently stood out at the top of his cohort and has a rare ability to balance creative vision with disciplined execution."
Elena Godin
Designer, Researcher, Educator - UMSI
"I worked with Reuben as his design instructor, GSI supervisor, and internship manager, consistently seeing him take initiative and lead with clarity across every project. He brings sharp visual thinking, a natural command of Gestalt principles, and the kind of reliability that makes those around him better."
Vadim Besprozvany
Lecturer, Researcher - UMSI
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