Adam Astra
@adamastra
Digital Product & Brand Designer with a focus on user-centered design.
What I'm looking for
I am a Digital Product and Brand Designer with extensive experience in creating human-centered digital products. My journey began at Nike, where I honed my skills in production and design, and continued at Harlo Interactive, where I led design initiatives. As a freelancer, I have partnered with various clients, developing brand strategies and visual identities that resonate with users.
Throughout my career, I have embraced the art of design research, wireframing, and rapid prototyping, ensuring that every product I work on delivers a delightful user experience. I thrive in collaborative environments, working alongside producers, engineers, and other designers to bring innovative ideas to life. My passion for analysis and mentorship allows me to guide teams in achieving high-level business goals while fostering a culture of curiosity and creativity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self-employed
Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 6 months)
Developed brand strategies, company identities, and visual style guides. Designed responsive web experiences, user interfaces, and animations, along with publication designs and copywriting strategies.
Head of Design
Icarus
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Directed brand development and company evolution, aligning design with business objectives. Managed pitch deck processes and served as Project Manager across disciplines.
Sr. Design Consultant
Concentrix Catalyst
Nov 2019 - Present (5 years 8 months)
Partnered with Apple to develop an in-house health and wellness brand identity and visual direction for an Apple Watch app. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative product strategies and user experiences.
Digital Product Designer
Samaritan
Nov 2018 - Present (6 years 8 months)
Developed UX strategies and design systems to scale Samaritan's product across multiple markets. Collaborated with founder and internal teams to iterate on product features and enhance user experiences.
Lead Digital Designer
Harlo Interactive
Nov 2017 - Present (7 years 8 months)
Led design for content management websites and web apps, focusing on user-centered experiences. Provided creative direction, wireframing, and interaction prototyping for responsive development.
Interaction / Production Designer
Nike
Mar 2016 - Present (9 years 4 months)
Led design for content management websites and web apps, focusing on user-centered experiences. Provided creative direction, wireframing, and interaction prototyping for responsive development.
UI / UX Designer, Creative Partner
FoodCircles
Jan 2013 - Present (12 years 6 months)
Redesigned web and mobile apps for iOS and Android, leading research and roadmap with a user experience designer. Conducted guerrilla user research, copywriting, and long-term platform and brand development.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kendall College of Art and Design
Bachelor's in Graphic Design, Graphic Design
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design with a minor in Collaborative Design. Focused on developing a strong foundation in visual communication and design principles.
Availability
Location
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Website
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