Designer of digital and visual products based in New York. Now on the product design studio at Shopify. Previously at Instagram, Airbnb and Squarespace.
Airbnb
Staff Experience Designer
2022–2024
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As part of Airbnb’s design workshop group, I focused on creating innovative, well-crafted, memorable product experiences for millions of hosts and guests. My work spanned from high-level vision to detailed, launch-ready execution. Featured here are a few selects that I worked on from Airbnb’s product releases over the past few years.
Along with an entire listing editor redesign, we introduced an AI-powered photo tour that automatically organizes hosts’ photos by room
To make tools for Airbnb hosts more enjoyable to use, we added several unexpected moments of delight—like 3D characters to represent the number of guests a host can accommodate
And lights in a detailed house that turn on when a host is ready to accept bookings
Airbnb’s 2023 Winter release sizzle video, which emphasized the high level of craft and creativity that went into the launch
Airbnb Passports, the marquee feature of the 2023 summer release, inspired a renewed sense of trust and social connection between hosts and guests
The Passport was prominently featured in a series of global TV spots, showcasing short vignettes of guests forming genuine connections with their Airbnb hosts
A totally redesigned and restructured Today tab that makes reservation management for Airbnb hosts smart, seamless, and lightweight
Squarespace
Designer, Design Manager
2015–2022
Over the course of more than 7 years at Squarespace I worked across the company’s brand, website, core website builder, and more. Featured here is a collection of work from my role leading product design and creative direction for squarespace.com. The goal? Inspire and guide millions of users to create and grow a beautiful online presence.
School of Visual Arts
Instructor, Interaction Design
2019–2025
I also teach as an adjunct instructor of interaction design at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York, where I focus on the fundamentals of digital product design, web design, and portfolio development.