about

i'm a designer, maker, outdoor adventure[er], leaping into the world of digital

.experience

10 years

.location

Portland, OR

3:45 AM

3:45 AM

3:45 AM

3:45 AM

.freelance

Available

.hello

Hi, my name is Paul O'Brien but my friends call me POB and I have had the privilege of working as a designer for over a decade, honing my expertise in interior architecture and physical product design. Now, I am thrilled to embark on a new chapter, leveraging my knowledge and curiosity to design digital products.

To me, design is a journey of unraveling the underlying challenges faced by users and crafting effective solutions. In my work, I bring a sense of inquisitiveness, a meticulous eye for detail, and an unwavering passion for experimentation (fueled by copious amounts of caffeine and sugar).

Drawing from my experience in both digital products and physical spaces, I possess a diverse skill set that enables me to create designs that not only showcase outstanding aesthetics but also deliver a seamless user experience. I am excited to bring this multifaceted approach to the table, delivering designs that blend beauty and usability.

.work experience

2021 — Now

UX Designer

Freelance

Solving digital problems one pixel at a time. Also, occasionally explaining why “just make it pop” isn’t a design strategy

2021 — Now

UX Designer

Freelance

Solving digital problems one pixel at a time. Also, occasionally explaining why “just make it pop” isn’t a design strategy

2021 — Now

UX Designer

Freelance

Solving digital problems one pixel at a time. Also, occasionally explaining why “just make it pop” isn’t a design strategy

2021 — Now

UX Designer

Freelance

Solving digital problems one pixel at a time. Also, occasionally explaining why “just make it pop” isn’t a design strategy

2023 — 2024

UX Design Intern

A Round Entertainment

Led a small group of UX Designers to create a dating app tailored specifically for Asian-American users

2023 — 2024

UX Design Intern

A Round Entertainment

Led a small group of UX Designers to create a dating app tailored specifically for Asian-American users

2023 — 2024

UX Design Intern

A Round Entertainment

Led a small group of UX Designers to create a dating app tailored specifically for Asian-American users

2023 — 2024

UX Design Intern

A Round Entertainment

Led a small group of UX Designers to create a dating app tailored specifically for Asian-American users

2018 — 2022

Design Project Manager

LightArt

Rooted in handmade design, LightArt creates one-of-a-kind lighting, and art installations

2018 — 2022

Design Project Manager

LightArt

Rooted in handmade design, LightArt creates one-of-a-kind lighting, and art installations

2018 — 2022

Design Project Manager

LightArt

Rooted in handmade design, LightArt creates one-of-a-kind lighting, and art installations

2018 — 2022

Design Project Manager

LightArt

Rooted in handmade design, LightArt creates one-of-a-kind lighting, and art installations

2017 — 2018

Interior Designer

Rocky Rochon Design

Specializing in residential architecture RRD works with a wide range of design aesthetics, scopes of work and budgets

2017 — 2018

Interior Designer

Rocky Rochon Design

Specializing in residential architecture RRD works with a wide range of design aesthetics, scopes of work and budgets

2017 — 2018

Interior Designer

Rocky Rochon Design

Specializing in residential architecture RRD works with a wide range of design aesthetics, scopes of work and budgets

2017 — 2018

Interior Designer

Rocky Rochon Design

Specializing in residential architecture RRD works with a wide range of design aesthetics, scopes of work and budgets

2010 — 2015

Tile Specialist - Account Manager

Heath Ceramics

Heath Tile has become synonymous with midcentury modern design and continues setting trends

2010 — 2015

Tile Specialist - Account Manager

Heath Ceramics

Heath Tile has become synonymous with midcentury modern design and continues setting trends

2010 — 2015

Tile Specialist - Account Manager

Heath Ceramics

Heath Tile has become synonymous with midcentury modern design and continues setting trends

2010 — 2015

Tile Specialist - Account Manager

Heath Ceramics

Heath Tile has become synonymous with midcentury modern design and continues setting trends

2009 — 2010

Interior Designer

Adeeni Design Group

Boutique Interior Design firm create a sense of timeless warmth navigates seamlessly between modern and traditional influences

2009 — 2010

Interior Designer

Adeeni Design Group

Boutique Interior Design firm create a sense of timeless warmth navigates seamlessly between modern and traditional influences

2009 — 2010

Interior Designer

Adeeni Design Group

Boutique Interior Design firm create a sense of timeless warmth navigates seamlessly between modern and traditional influences

2009 — 2010

Interior Designer

Adeeni Design Group

Boutique Interior Design firm create a sense of timeless warmth navigates seamlessly between modern and traditional influences

.stack

Figma

product design

Figma

product design

Figma

product design

Figma

product design

Framer

web design

Framer

web design

Framer

web design

Framer

web design

Adobe Illustrator

vector graphic

Adobe Illustrator

vector graphic

Adobe Illustrator

vector graphic

Adobe Illustrator

vector graphic

Adobe Photoshop

image editing

Adobe Photoshop

image editing

Adobe Photoshop

image editing

Adobe Photoshop

image editing

SketchUp

3D modeling

SketchUp

3D modeling

SketchUp

3D modeling

SketchUp

3D modeling

Adobe InDesign

layout design

Adobe InDesign

layout design

Adobe InDesign

layout design

Adobe InDesign

layout design

Optimal Workshop

ux research

Optimal Workshop

ux research

Optimal Workshop

ux research

Optimal Workshop

ux research

ArchiCAD

drafting & 3D modeling

ArchiCAD

drafting & 3D modeling

ArchiCAD

drafting & 3D modeling

ArchiCAD

drafting & 3D modeling

AutoCAD

drafting

AutoCAD

drafting

AutoCAD

drafting

AutoCAD

drafting

.education

2022 — 2023

DesignLab

Certificate

UI / UX Design

2022 — 2023

DesignLab

Certificate

UI / UX Design

2022 — 2023

DesignLab

Certificate

UI / UX Design

2022 — 2023

DesignLab

Certificate

UI / UX Design

2005 — 2009

Academy of Art University

Bachelors — Cum Laude

Interior Archiecture & Design

2005 — 2009

Academy of Art University

Bachelors — Cum Laude

Interior Archiecture & Design

2005 — 2009

Academy of Art University

Bachelors — Cum Laude

Interior Archiecture & Design

2005 — 2009

Academy of Art University

Bachelors — Cum Laude

Interior Archiecture & Design