From chalkboard to artboard.
I am a Product Designer who leverages my unique experience working as a music educator to design playful and intuitive solutions for a diverse set of users.
I strive for the perfect balance between simplicity and pizazz (cue jazz hands). I deeply value logical and efficient designs that still manage to make you giggle. I want users to effortlessly accomplish their goal then joyfully walk into the sunset with a margarita in hand 🌅🍹
Background
Prior to working as a product designer, I was a music educator for underserved public schools in Los Angeles. My passion for improving user experience and enhancing quality of life motivated my transition out of teaching and into product design. I saw how strongly technology shaped the lives of my students and I strive to be an advocate for their well-being in the products I design.
Now I work as a Product Designer at MasterClass on their AI team. Prior to MasterClass, I designed on the Growth and Native teams at Apartment List. These roles have given me extensive experience:
Designing for AI
Collaborating with design, engineering, and product stakeholders
Conducting generative and evaluative research
Designing for web, iOS, and Android
Building brand new features and products
Hi, I’m Benji!
I’m the mascot for this website. All of my illustrations were created by Marta in Figma.
I’m curious, playful, and love learning new things!
I like to rollerskate, pretend I live in outerspace, and eat heaps of jello – for purely practical reasons.
It’s nice to meet you 👋
