Shea Rhim
2021 Resident
Atlanta, Georgia, US
Shea is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in UX/UI and web design. He got his start creating Myspace layouts for friends and family. Since then, he has worked across the sports, entertainment, and lifestyle industries. His work aims to combine his roots in studio art with technology and user-centered design thinking.
Maddy Beard
2020 Resident
Denver, Colorado, US
Maddy spent her residency exploring the intersection of mindfulness and tech, discovering ways we can design for digital well-being. Now she’s a freelance product designer and content creator focused on helping designers better their craft through intentional practice. Her YouTube channel features “Design with Me” videos, fun redesigns, tutorials, and advice about the industry.
Julie Sanduski
2019 Resident
Seattle, Washington, US
Julie spent her residency exploring how to “design out” consumer food waste and combat climate change through a series of food-waste ventures, speaking engagements, and workshops. Since then, she’s worked with Imperfect Foods and the NY Sanitation Foundation, and she was named a Circular Economy Pioneer by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
Patricia Reiners
2019 Resident
Berlin, Germany
As a freelance UX and innovation designer, Patricia is passionate about exploring emerging technologies such as AI, XR, and the metaverse. Focusing on the future of experience, Patricia consults clients on how to design innovative and engaging digital products and services. Patricia hosts a podcast called “The Future of UX,” where they explore the latest trends and ideas in the field.
Andrea Eppy
2018 Resident
Saint Louis, Missouri, US
Andrea is a senior product designer passionate about creating sustainable and affordable communities. Her residency work focused on designing for automation, and she went on to work on the AI/ML team at Apple. She currently works at a startup designing software to make homebuilding efficient, transparent, and affordable for both builders and homeowners.
Natalie Lew
2017 Resident
Brooklyn, New York, US
As an interaction designer, Natalie is interested in the intersections of design and philosophy. As a resident, she created digital solutions in the spaces of professional networking, charitable giving, public resource access, and educational news. She also created a notebook detailing her creative process to help make UX design more accessible to the creative community.