Hello! My name is Ben. I’m a designer at heart, Head of Design by role, and educator based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
I’m equal parts design nerd and creative mentor, bringing a playful curiosity to complex challenges and a love of user-centered everything. As Head of Design at Blink UX ↗, I help shape the vision for industry giants like Amazon, Expedia, Microsoft, NASA, and The New York Times.
Beyond agency work, I corrupt young design minds as a part-time lecturer at Northeastern University ↗, spreading infectious enthusiasm for making digital products less frustrating and more equitable. And if given the chance, I’ll gladly talk to you about design workshops, North Star visions, grid systems, typography, and Murphy beds ↗.
Get in touch
I love hearing from people! Please send me advice, criticism, recommendations, questions, or skeuomorphism hot takes. I’m also available for keynotes, workshops, judging, and panel discussions. Old-fashioned email ↗ or a message via LinkedIn ↗ is the best way to reach me.
Select Clients & Projects
NASA & JPL
NASA Kids Science Redesign
New York Times | News
New York Times | Cooking
Product Envisioning
New York Times | Wirecutter
Product Envisioning
Amazon
Alexa Product Envisioning
Expedia
Vrbo Product Envisioning
Cisco Systems
Microsoft
Office Product Envisioning
Speaking, Interviews, Articles
Design superpowers
Shaping product vision & brand experience
Mentoring & growing design talent
Championing ethical & inclusive design
Leading strategic design workshops
Experience
Blink UX
Head of Design
2018 – current
Northeastern University
Part-time Lecturer
2019 – current
Tectonic
Creative Director
2013 – 2018
Microsoft Envisioning
Digital Designer
2011 – 2012
Museum of Pop Culture
Exhibit Designer
2011, 2013
Education
University of Washington
MFA Visual Communication Design
2010
Webster University
BA Interactive Digital Media
2005
Hello! My name is Ben. I’m a designer at heart, Head of Design by role, and educator based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
I’m equal parts design nerd and creative mentor, bringing a playful curiosity to complex challenges and a love of user-centered everything. As Head of Design at Blink UX ↗, I help shape the vision for industry giants like Amazon, Expedia, Microsoft, NASA, and The New York Times.
Beyond agency work, I corrupt young design minds as a part-time lecturer at Northeastern University ↗, spreading infectious enthusiasm for making digital products less frustrating and more equitable. And if given the chance, I’ll gladly talk to you about design workshops, North Star visions, grid systems, typography, and Murphy beds ↗.
Get in touch
I love hearing from people! Please send me advice, criticism, recommendations, questions, or skeuomorphism hot takes. I’m also available for keynotes, workshops, judging, and panel discussions. Old-fashioned email ↗ or a message via LinkedIn ↗ is the best way to reach me.
Select Clients & Projects
NASA & JPL
NASA Kids Science Redesign
New York Times | News
New York Times | Cooking
Product Envisioning
New York Times | Wirecutter
Product Envisioning
Amazon
Alexa Product Envisioning
Expedia
Vrbo Product Envisioning
Cisco Systems
Microsoft
Office Product Envisioning
Speaking, Interviews, Articles
Design superpowers
Shaping product vision & brand experience
Mentoring & growing design talent
Championing ethical & inclusive design
Leading strategic design workshops
Experience
Blink UX
Head of Design
2018 – current
Northeastern University
Part-time Lecturer
2019 – current
Tectonic
Creative Director
2013 – 2018
Microsoft Envisioning
Digital Designer
2011 – 2012
Museum of Pop Culture
Exhibit Designer
2011, 2013
Education
University of Washington
MFA Visual Communication Design
2010
Webster University
BA Interactive Digital Media
2005
Hello! My name is Ben. I’m a designer at heart, Head of Design by role, and educator based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
I’m equal parts design nerd and creative mentor, bringing a playful curiosity to complex challenges and a love of user-centered everything. As Head of Design at Blink UX ↗, I help shape the vision for industry giants like Amazon, Expedia, Microsoft, NASA, and The New York Times.
Beyond agency work, I corrupt young design minds as a part-time lecturer at Northeastern University ↗, spreading infectious enthusiasm for making digital products less frustrating and more equitable. And if given the chance, I’ll gladly talk to you about design workshops, North Star visions, grid systems, typography, and Murphy beds ↗.
Get in touch
I love hearing from people! Please send me advice, criticism, recommendations, questions, or skeuomorphism hot takes. I’m also available for keynotes, workshops, judging, and panel discussions. Old-fashioned email ↗ or a message via LinkedIn ↗ is the best way to reach me.
Select Clients & Projects
NASA & JPL
NASA Kids Science Redesign
New York Times | News
New York Times | Cooking
Product Envisioning
New York Times | Wirecutter
Product Envisioning
Amazon
Alexa Product Envisioning
Expedia
Vrbo Product Envisioning
Cisco Systems
Microsoft
Office Product Envisioning
Speaking, Interviews, Articles
Design superpowers
Shaping product vision & brand experience
Mentoring & growing design talent
Championing ethical & inclusive design
Leading strategic design workshops
Experience
Blink UX
Head of Design
2018 – current
Northeastern University
Part-time Lecturer
2019 – current
Tectonic
Creative Director
2013 – 2018
Microsoft Envisioning
Digital Designer
2011 – 2012
Museum of Pop Culture
Exhibit Designer
2011, 2013
Education
University of Washington
MFA Visual Communication Design
2010
Webster University
BA Interactive Digital Media
2005