Designing for People,
Driven by Empathy ❤️

Austin-based product designer specializing in high-impact UX consulting and scalable design systems. I partner with Fortune 500 companies to startups to create digital products that don’t just look great—they drive real business results through strategic, humanistic design that optimizes workflows and delivers measurable ROI.

Companies I've worked for

Who I work with

🫡 Founders

I partner with founders by aligning my design solutions with their business vision and growth metrics. My process includes regular strategy discussions to ensure designs support core business goals and brand identity. I provide clear ROI explanations for design decisions, focusing on how my work directly impacts user acquisition, retention, and conversion.

🧑‍💻 Product Managers

I integrate seamlessly into PM’s product development workflow and sprint cycles. My approach transforms user research into prioritized design solutions that align with product roadmaps and timelines. I maintain transparent communication about design progress and decisions, ensuring we collectively deliver features that balance user needs with business objectives.

🧑‍🔬 Engineers

I support engineers by creating comprehensive design systems with well-documented components and interaction patterns. My handoff process includes detailed specifications, responsive considerations, and edge cases to minimize implementation questions.

I remain actively involved during development, working jointly on technical constraints and making pragmatic adjustments when needed to balance ideal user experiences with feasibility.

👩‍🎨 Fellow Designers

I engage with design peers through constructive critique sessions and knowledge sharing about methodologies and tools. My process emphasizes transparent documentation of research insights, exploration iterations, and the reasoning behind final design decisions.

I actively seek feedback to strengthen designs and contribute to our collective growth as designers solving complex problems.

How I work...

as an Individual Contributor (IC)

As an IC, I pour my heart into crafting exceptional experiences through my deep love of design details and execution. I’m constantly sharpening my toolkit and problem-solving abilities, always aiming to create those “aha!” moments users fall in love with. While I thrive in focused solo work, I genuinely value the magic that happens when I bring my polished ideas to the team for feedback and refinement.

as a Leader

When leading design teams, I’m both a mentor and a shield—creating space for creative exploration while protecting us from unnecessary interruptions. I believe in nurturing each designer’s unique strengths and building an environment where honest critique flows naturally and helps us all grow.

My greatest satisfaction comes from connecting our design work to real business impact, then watching my team members shine when presenting their thoughtfully crafted solutions.

as a Consultant

As your design consultant, I dive deep into understanding what makes your product and organization tick before suggesting targeted improvements. I won’t just drop recommendations and disappear—I’m passionate about teaching your team the “why” behind design decisions so you can maintain momentum long after I’m gone.

My approach combines analytical thinking with creative problem-solving, delivering practical solutions that align with your unique business challenges and opportunities.

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How I approach my design strategy...

as a Scandinavian Minimalist

I embrace the “less is more” philosophy, stripping interfaces down to their essential elements while maintaining warmth and usability. My designs feature thoughtful restraint with clean lines, purposeful whitespace, and natural color palettes that create calm, intuitive experiences.

Like Scandinavian interiors, my interfaces balance functionality with subtle beauty, allowing content to breathe and users to focus without distraction.

as an OCD Architect

I approach design with meticulous precision, constructing information hierarchies where every element has its logical place in the greater system. My process involves obsessive attention to taxonomic organization, ensuring components and features are categorized intuitively across clearly defined levels of importance.

I find satisfaction in creating structured experiences where users instinctively understand navigation patterns, content relationships, and interaction affordances without unnecessary cognitive load.

as a Design System Librarian

I curate and maintain comprehensive component libraries that ensure consistency while enabling efficient iteration. My systematic approach documents each element’s purpose, behavior, and relationship to the whole, creating a living language that scales across products.

I find joy in organizing design tokens, interaction patterns, and accessibility standards into cohesive systems that empower teams to build harmonious experiences with confidence.

My certifications

Sound like a good fit? let's get in touch

Designing for People, Driven by Empathy ❤️

Austin-based product designer specializing in high-impact UX consulting and scalable design systems. I partner with Fortune 500 companies in or startups to create digital products that don’t just look great—they drive real business results through strategic, humanistic design that optimizes workflows and delivers measurable ROI.

Companies I've worked for

Who I work with

🫡 Founders

I partner with founders by aligning my design solutions with their business vision and growth metrics. My process includes regular strategy discussions to ensure designs support core business goals and brand identity. I provide clear ROI explanations for design decisions, focusing on how my work directly impacts user acquisition, retention, and conversion.

🧑‍💻 Product Managers

I integrate seamlessly into PM’s product development workflow and sprint cycles. My approach transforms user research into prioritized design solutions that align with product roadmaps and timelines. I maintain transparent communication about design progress and decisions, ensuring we collectively deliver features that balance user needs with business objectives.

🧑‍🔬 Engineers

I support engineers by creating comprehensive design systems with well-documented components and interaction patterns. My handoff process includes detailed specifications, responsive considerations, and edge cases to minimize implementation questions.

I remain actively involved during development, working jointly on technical constraints and making pragmatic adjustments when needed to balance ideal user experiences with feasibility.

👩‍🎨 Fellow Designers

I engage with design peers through constructive critique sessions and knowledge sharing about methodologies and tools. My process emphasizes transparent documentation of research insights, exploration iterations, and the reasoning behind final design decisions.

I actively seek feedback to strengthen designs and contribute to our collective growth as designers solving complex problems.

How I work...

as an Individual Contributor (IC)
As an IC, I pour my heart into crafting exceptional experiences through my deep love of design details and execution. I’m constantly sharpening my toolkit and problem-solving abilities, always aiming to create those “aha!” moments users fall in love with. While I thrive in focused solo work, I genuinely value the magic that happens when I bring my polished ideas to the team for feedback and refinement.
as a Leader
When leading design teams, I’m both a mentor and a shield—creating space for creative exploration while protecting us from unnecessary interruptions. I believe in nurturing each designer’s unique strengths and building an environment where honest critique flows naturally and helps us all grow.
as a Consultant
As your design consultant, I dive deep into understanding what makes your product and organization tick before suggesting targeted improvements. I won’t just drop recommendations and disappear—I’m passionate about teaching your team the “why” behind design decisions so you can maintain momentum long after I’m gone.
allison-kuehn-product-designer

How I approach my design strategy...

as a Scandinavian Minimalist
I embrace the “less is more” philosophy, stripping interfaces down to their essential elements while maintaining warmth and usability. My designs feature thoughtful restraint with clean lines, purposeful whitespace, and natural color palettes that create calm, intuitive experiences.
as an OCD Architect
I approach design with meticulous precision, constructing information hierarchies where every element has its logical place in the greater system. My process involves obsessive attention to taxonomic organization, ensuring components and features are categorized intuitively across clearly defined levels of importance.
as a Design System Librarian
I curate and maintain comprehensive component libraries that ensure consistency while enabling efficient iteration. My systematic approach documents each element’s purpose, behavior, and relationship to the whole, creating a living language that scales across products.

My certifications

Sound like a good fit? let's get in touch

Designing for People, Driven by Empathy ❤️

Austin product designer specializing in high-impact UX consulting and scalable design systems. I partner with Fortune 500 companies and startups to create digital products that drive real business results through strategic,humanistic design.

Companies I've worked for

Who I work with...

🫡 Founders

I partner with founders by aligning my design solutions with their business vision and growth metrics. My process includes regular strategy discussions to ensure designs support core business goals and brand identity. I provide clear ROI explanations for design decisions, focusing on how my work directly impacts user acquisition, retention, and conversion.

👩‍💻 Product Managers

I integrate seamlessly into PM’s product development workflow and sprint cycles. My approach transforms user research into prioritized design solutions that align with product roadmaps and timelines. I maintain transparent communication about design progress and decisions, ensuring we collectively deliver features that balance user needs with business objectives.

👨‍🔬 Engineers

I support engineers by creating comprehensive design systems with well-documented components and interaction patterns. My handoff process includes detailed specifications, responsive considerations, and edge cases to minimize implementation questions.

👩‍🎨 Fellow Designers

I engage with design peers through constructive critique sessions and knowledge sharing about methodologies and tools. My process emphasizes transparent documentation of research insights, exploration iterations, and the reasoning behind final design decisions.

allison-kuehn-product-designer

How I work...

as an Individual Contributor (IC)

As an IC, I pour my heart into crafting exceptional experiences through my deep love of design details and execution. I’m constantly sharpening my toolkit and problem-solving abilities, always aiming to create those “aha!” moments users fall in love with. While I thrive in focused solo work, I genuinely value the magic that happens when I bring my polished ideas to the team for feedback and refinement.

as a Leader

When leading design teams, I’m both a mentor and a shield—creating space for creative exploration while protecting us from unnecessary interruptions. I believe in nurturing each designer’s unique strengths and building an environment where honest critique flows naturally and helps us all grow.

as a Consultant

As your design consultant, I dive deep into understanding what makes your product and organization tick before suggesting targeted improvements. I won’t just drop recommendations and disappear—I’m passionate about teaching your team the “why” behind design decisions so you can maintain momentum long after I’m gone.

How I approach my design strategy...

as a Scandinavian Minimalist

I embrace the “less is more” philosophy, stripping interfaces down to their essential elements while maintaining warmth and usability. My designs feature thoughtful restraint with clean lines, purposeful whitespace, and natural color palettes that create calm, intuitive experiences.

as an OCD Architect

I approach design with meticulous precision, constructing information hierarchies where every element has its logical place in the greater system. My process involves obsessive attention to taxonomic organization, ensuring components and features are categorized intuitively across clearly defined levels of importance.

as a Design System Librarian

I curate and maintain comprehensive component libraries that ensure consistency while enabling efficient iteration. My systematic approach documents each element’s purpose, behavior, and relationship to the whole, creating a living language that scales across products.

My certifications

Sound like a good fit? let's get in touch