Hi, I'm Matt
ABOUT ME
years of experience
10+
countries lived in
2
I am a Senior Product Designer with an international background and a very practical approach to building software.
I lived in Tokyo from 2016 to 2026 collaborating with product teams on everything from dense data systems to consumer mobile apps. This experience helped me get immersed in different environments and taught me how to communicate seamlessly across cultures. Speaking three languages fluently, I also managed to acquire Japanese conversational level over my time abroad.
Overall I would say that my design philosophy is deeply pragmatic. I focus on shipping real tools that balance business goals with intuitive execution.
In team settings, my colleagues always know me as an open and kind team player. I love the messy, early stages of problem solving. Whenever a project gets stuck in endless debate or unclear requirements, my favorite habit is to step up to a physical or digital whiteboard. I find that sketching chaotic ideas into immediate visual layouts is the absolute fastest way to get engineers and stakeholders aligned instead of talking for hours without a solution.
When I close my laptop, I keep my creative curiosity going through a few other lenses. I am a passionate photographer, and you can explore some of my visual work over on my Behance profile. I am also an avid fan of board games, where I love analyzing game design mechanics and structural rules while socializing with friends. Between exploring new cities, watching movies, and diving into art, I try to find creative inspiration in everyday details.
I lived in Tokyo from 2016 to 2026 collaborating with product teams on everything from dense data systems to consumer mobile apps. This experience helped me get immersed in different environments and taught me how to communicate seamlessly across cultures. Speaking three languages fluently, I also managed to acquire Japanese conversational level over my time abroad.
Overall I would say that my design philosophy is deeply pragmatic. I focus on shipping real tools that balance business goals with intuitive execution.
In team settings, my colleagues always know me as an open and kind team player. I love the messy, early stages of problem solving. Whenever a project gets stuck in endless debate or unclear requirements, my favorite habit is to step up to a physical or digital whiteboard. I find that sketching chaotic ideas into immediate visual layouts is the absolute fastest way to get engineers and stakeholders aligned instead of talking for hours without a solution.
When I close my laptop, I keep my creative curiosity going through a few other lenses. I am a passionate photographer, and you can explore some of my visual work over on my Behance profile. I am also an avid fan of board games, where I love analyzing game design mechanics and structural rules while socializing with friends. Between exploring new cities, watching movies, and diving into art, I try to find creative inspiration in everyday details.
I lived in Tokyo from 2016 to 2026 collaborating with product teams on everything from dense data systems to consumer mobile apps. This experience helped me get immersed in different environments and taught me how to communicate seamlessly across cultures. Speaking three languages fluently, I also managed to acquire Japanese conversational level over my time abroad.
Overall I would say that my design philosophy is deeply pragmatic. I focus on shipping real tools that balance business goals with intuitive execution.
In team settings, my colleagues always know me as an open and kind team player. I love the messy, early stages of problem solving. Whenever a project gets stuck in endless debate or unclear requirements, my favorite habit is to step up to a physical or digital whiteboard. I find that sketching chaotic ideas into immediate visual layouts is the absolute fastest way to get engineers and stakeholders aligned instead of talking for hours without a solution.
When I close my laptop, I keep my creative curiosity going through a few other lenses. I am a passionate photographer, and you can explore some of my visual work over on my Behance profile. I am also an avid fan of board games, where I love analyzing game design mechanics and structural rules while socializing with friends. Between exploring new cities, watching movies, and diving into art, I try to find creative inspiration in everyday details.