13 years at the intersection of product design and design systems mostly within large organizations.
I prefer clean, simple design and push for scalable experiences that match expectations across devices.
Currently at Carrier working on mobile apps while anxiously enthusastically exploring AI.
Kevin Johnson
Product Designer
LinkedIn SAP Y Media Cisco Google Facebook Upwork Carrier
Carrier
Initially focused on design systems. I then split time on varying projects with a focus on a mobile application focused on service technicians in the HVAC space.
Upwork
As part of the design systems team, I was tasked with component creation and maintaince. I also led a few higher level concepts and projects such as integrating motion and defining a page template strategy.
I started off auditing the design system for the dynamic ads ecosystem, highlighting inconsistencies and looking for opportunities to improve. I quickly however found that the contract culture at Facebook was perhaps not a right fit for me.
I worked on a modern ticketing system to help product mgrs track projects. In addition I was given an opportunity to work on a few analytics dashboards as well as the onboarding experience for Google Opinion Rewards and their physical device.
Cisco
I was focused on 3 main areas. One was the Cloudcenter product which helps IT set up infrastructure. The second was called Workflow orchestrator for building out IT processes. And then half my time was design for our Particle design system.
Y Media
Y Media Labs is a full service design agency. During my time there, I worked on a set of medical inventory applications sales reps to track and sell inventory to medical clients.
SAP
On the global design team, we were creating responsive business applications for various enterprise solutions. Projects ranged from payroll solutions, integrations, procurement, marketing, etc. In addition, we were tasked with providing the central team with component requirements.
LinkedIn was my first real introduction to ux research & the corporate world. And while I felt quite unprepared, I was grateful for the experience that got me started.
Highlighted Projects
Upwork
Air Design System
Design System for the upwork ecosystem. I focused on component redesigns, interactions, page templates, integrating motion, and mobile concepts to influence product team decisions.
2020-2021
ExploreCisco
Particle Design System
In addition to other assignments, I was tasked with helping to design and maintain our internal component library & design system with a focus on interaction and component organization.
2017-2018
ExploreVarious
Project Showcase
I pulled together some of my favorite projects to showcase at a high level, the range of experiences across different companies as well as freelance & personal projects over the last few years.
2015-2021
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My general process
Understand & Discover
I align with stakeholders on short & long term goals and timelines. I collect requirements, challenges and realistic expectations for what we want to achieve. I figure out who we are solving, and why they need help.
Ideate & Concept
After determining which key user flows we want to tackle, I'll pull together both feasible and stretch solutions. These are then validated with stakeholders and discussed with users to gain credibility.
Design & Prototype
Once concepts are valid, design allows these solutions to take life. Depending on the project details and time alloted, this could be tested as simplifed wireframes or full on prototype with visual design.
Test & Build
Assuming we have vetted the design enough and feel comfortable with moving forward with a build, I will assist dev with any requirements, interactions, or redlining as we pull together a full user study to test further.
Iterate & Launch
With most projects, iteration is ideal prior to launch to work out any kinks.

