Hey there! I'm Gabe, a Lead Product Designer based in Orange County, CA. Over the past decade, I've designed digital experiences for companies like Kajabi, Weedmaps, and MotorTrend, helping millions of users create, discover, and engage online.

I'm passionate about solving complex problems through research-driven design and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship features that make a real impact. When I'm not designing, you'll find me with my family or exploring my love for cars and cycling.

How I work

  1. User research makes the difference. Experience and instincts are helpful, but hearing directly from users consistently leads to better decisions.

  1. Ship with impact, iterate later. While I can be a perfectionist, I've learned that getting something valuable in users' hands beats endless polish.

  1. Collaboration unlocks better solutions. I pride myself on working closely with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional teams—the best ideas come from diverse perspectives.

  1. Simplicity is hard work. The best designs feel obvious in hindsight, but getting there takes iteration and tough prioritization decisions.

  1. Context matters. Understanding business goals, technical constraints, and user needs together leads to solutions that actually ship and make impact.

Education

Woodbury University 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design