Hey! I'm Austin
Hey! I'm Austin
A Los Angeles based Product Designer with a bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design and an associate’s degree in Graphic Design.
I design thoughtful desktop and mobile experiences that help people solve real problems, make better decisions, and improve their quality of life. My work combines strong visual design, systems thinking, and human centered problem solving.
Outside of work, I find inspiration through traveling the world, slacklining, and practicing acroyoga by the beach in Santa Monica.
A Los Angeles based Product Designer with a bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design and an associate’s degree in Graphic Design.
I design thoughtful desktop and mobile experiences that help people solve real problems, make better decisions, and improve their quality of life. My work combines strong visual design, systems thinking, and human centered problem solving.
Outside of work, I find inspiration through traveling the world, slacklining, and practicing acroyoga by the beach in Santa Monica.
A Los Angeles based Product Designer with a bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design and an associate’s degree in Graphic Design.
I design thoughtful desktop and mobile experiences that help people solve real problems, make better decisions, and improve their quality of life. My work combines strong visual design, systems thinking, and human centered problem solving.
Outside of work, I find inspiration through traveling the world, slacklining, and practicing acroyoga by the beach in Santa Monica.
Work Experience
Career History & Roles
Product Design Intern
BMW Designworks
Santa Monica, CA
Jul 2025 - Aug 2025
Product Design Intern
Santa Monica, CA
BMW Designworks
Jul 2025 - Aug 2025
• Led research and UX strategy for Heart of Westwood, a multimodal mobility hub concept designed to reduce congestion and address first and last-mile transportation gaps in Los Angeles.
• Designed a voice-first AI kiosk interface for accessing relevant routes, location guides, and transportation service information through contextual screens.
• Proposed converting an existing parking structure near the Metro D Line into a connected transit hub, incorporating a pedestrian tunnel, indoor plaza, bus bay at street level, and green terrace.
• Developed floor plans, concept sketches, renders, and a digital kiosk prototype through rapid iteration; presented the proposal to BMW Designworks global leadership.
Freelance Product Designer
AG Design
Los Angeles, CA
Sep 2022 - Jul 2025
Freelance Product Designer
Los Angeles, CA
AG Design
Sep 2022 - Jul 2025
• Delivered product, brand, and graphic design across freelance projects, collaborating closely with clients to understand their goals and shape the design direction.
• Delivered branding design for USA Reads, a national literacy initiative from the World Literacy Foundation.
• Managed project timelines and incorporated client feedback throughout the design process, refining concepts and deliverables into polished final work.
• Delivered product, brand, and graphic design across freelance projects, collaborating closely with clients to understand their goals and shape the design direction.
• Delivered branding design for USA Reads, a national literacy initiative from the World Literacy Foundation.
• Managed project timelines and incorporated client feedback throughout the design process, refining concepts and deliverables into polished final work.
Founder & Event Producer
Midnight Events
Los Angeles, CA
Sep 2024 - Present
Founder & Event Producer
Los Angeles, CA
Midnight Events
Sep 2024 - Present
• Founded a private-events business generating more than $100,000 in cumulative revenue and tens of thousands of dollars in profit.
• Applied the design process and systems thinking to shape the guest experience, improve existing event concepts, and make event operations more efficient.
• Manage events end to end, coordinating guest lists, entertainment, and logistics.
• Founded a private-events business generating more than $100,000 in cumulative revenue and tens of thousands of dollars in profit.
• Applied the design process and systems thinking to shape the guest experience, improve existing event concepts, and make event operations more efficient.
• Manage events end to end, coordinating guest lists, entertainment, and logistics.
Founder & Designer
Vero Authentic
Chicago, IL
Aug 2018 - Oct 2020
Founder & Designer
Chicago, IL
Vero Authentic
Aug 2018 - Oct 2020
• Founded and led a clothing brand that championed authenticity among young adults.
• Created a functioning custom website and digital experience for customers.
• Built the full brand system; logo, packaging, and digital marketing to grow presence.
• Conducted market research and iterative design to achieve a successful brand and product launch.
• Organically sold hundreds of clothing pieces, generating tens of thousands of dollars in profits.
• Founded and led a clothing brand that championed authenticity among young adults.
• Created a functioning custom website and digital experience for customers.
• Built the full brand system; logo, packaging, and digital marketing to grow presence.
• Conducted market research and iterative design to achieve a successful brand and product launch.
• Organically sold hundreds of clothing pieces, generating tens of thousands of dollars in profits.
Packaging Designer (Internship)
Create-It Packaging
Chicago, IL
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
Packaging Designer (Internship)
Chicago, IL
Create-It Packaging
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
• Assisted in the production of custom packaging for major brands by refining CAD designs and operating CNC machines for precise results.
• Collaborated with the design team to refine prototypes and meet strict quality specs.
• Supported quality control and helped streamline the efficiency of the assembly process. Directly leading to quicker production lead times.
• Assisted in the production of custom packaging for major brands by refining CAD designs and operating CNC machines for precise results.
• Collaborated with the design team to refine prototypes and meet strict quality specs.
• Supported quality control and helped streamline the efficiency of the assembly process. Directly leading to quicker production lead times.
Education
Degrees & Background
Bachelor of Science
Interaction Design
Santa Monica College
June 2026
Bachelor of Science
Santa Monica College
Interaction Design
June 2026
Associate in Science
Graphic Design
Santa Monica College
June 2024
Associate in Science
Santa Monica College
Graphic Design
June 2024
Skills
Design Thinking
UX / UI Design
Designing intuitive digital experiences that balance usability, clarity, and visual polish.
Web / App Design
Creating responsive websites and apps that feel clear, modern, and purposeful.
Systems Thinking
Designing with the full experience in mind, from individual screens to larger product ecosystems.
Product Strategy
Connecting user needs, business goals, and product direction to shape stronger solutions.
Skills
Design Thinking
UX / UI Design
Designing intuitive digital experiences that balance usability, clarity, and visual polish.
Web / App Design
Creating responsive websites and apps that feel clear, modern, and purposeful.
Systems Thinking
Designing with the full experience in mind, from individual screens to larger product ecosystems.
Product Strategy
Connecting user needs, business goals, and product direction to shape stronger solutions.
Skills
Design Thinking
UX / UI Design
Designing intuitive digital experiences that balance usability, clarity, and visual polish.
Web / App Design
Creating responsive websites and apps that feel clear, modern, and purposeful.
Systems Thinking
Designing with the full experience in mind, from individual screens to larger product ecosystems.
Product Strategy
Connecting user needs, business goals, and product direction to shape stronger solutions.