Making a global impact through design
Making a global impact through design
I build and lead design and research teams at emerging companies to embed user-centric principles in product development. I help identify the right problems to solve, take ownership of the experience, and design intuitive solutions at the highest level of craft and execution.
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I’m seeking a position that requires design thinking and systems thinking to bring clarity to a complex, technical domain.
Selected work
Selected work
Curie
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Research Square
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Testimonials
Testimonials
"Owen's ability to empathize with users, combined with his analytical mindset, ensures that his designs are both intuitive and impactful. His collaborative spirit and attention to detail make him an invaluable asset to any team."
VP of Marketing
Curie
"Owen's ability to empathize with users, combined with his analytical mindset, ensures that his designs are both intuitive and impactful. His collaborative spirit and attention to detail make him an invaluable asset to any team."
VP of Marketing
Curie
"He’d regularly raise a handful of critical questions for the team from a single section on a rough wireframe. It was those questions that would spark a solution that takes our designs from good to great. You’d be so lucky to have that around!"
UX Researcher
Research Square
"He’d regularly raise a handful of critical questions for the team from a single section on a rough wireframe. It was those questions that would spark a solution that takes our designs from good to great. You’d be so lucky to have that around!"
UX Researcher
Research Square
"Owen's impact on the platform was profound; he led the charge in revamping our most frequented page, crafting a visually stunning UI that captivated users and optimized their experience."
Software Engineer
Research Square
"Owen's impact on the platform was profound; he led the charge in revamping our most frequented page, crafting a visually stunning UI that captivated users and optimized their experience."
Software Engineer
Research Square
"He always took the time to walk engineers through designs ahead of incoming tasks, and was available to discuss them at any time to make sure the product provided the best user experience. Owen was definitely one of the finest product designers I ever got the chance to work with."
Frontend Developer
Curie
"He always took the time to walk engineers through designs ahead of incoming tasks, and was available to discuss them at any time to make sure the product provided the best user experience. Owen was definitely one of the finest product designers I ever got the chance to work with."
Frontend Developer
Curie
"Due to his engineering mindset, he consistently executed seamless design handoffs in addition to providing client review to developers during implementation. His professionalism, enthusiasm, positive attitude, and willingness to go above and beyond will make him a valuable asset to any project or team."
Technical Project Manager
Curie
"Due to his engineering mindset, he consistently executed seamless design handoffs in addition to providing client review to developers during implementation. His professionalism, enthusiasm, positive attitude, and willingness to go above and beyond will make him a valuable asset to any project or team."
Technical Project Manager
Curie
"His meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to excellence shine through in every pixel-perfect design he delivers."
Software Engineer
Research Square
"His meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to excellence shine through in every pixel-perfect design he delivers."
Software Engineer
Research Square
"Owen is a phenomenal product designer whose technical skills, creativity, and emotional intelligence make him a standout in his field. His talent for collaboration and relentless pursuit of excellence ensure that any project he leads will be a success."
Director of UX
Curie
"Owen is a phenomenal product designer whose technical skills, creativity, and emotional intelligence make him a standout in his field. His talent for collaboration and relentless pursuit of excellence ensure that any project he leads will be a success."
Director of UX
Curie
"His versatility and clear-sightedness allowed us to move both quickly and carefully through complexity - he has an incredible knack for anticipating and resolving issues before they can derail an effort."
Project Manager
Curie
"His versatility and clear-sightedness allowed us to move both quickly and carefully through complexity - he has an incredible knack for anticipating and resolving issues before they can derail an effort."