# Bradley B.

> Cosmic Motive 🪐 
Infinite Innovation Leading Continuous Development. 
Designing Products 0-1 + 1-Infinity.

Location: United States, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/bradleyb

Executive Design Navigator for Product Innovation.

My identity originates from "Bussola"—the Compass. I've forged methodologies as a tactical executive navigator for product teams over two decades, innovating processes to align strategy, design, and engineering. Cosmic Motive is more than a design agency; it is a movement for intentional creativity. We operate as a creative catalyst, integrating a critical gap between Art (UX) and Science (Engineering).

Force Multipliers: Designers often perceive engineers as limiting constraints; we perceive them as limitless assets. We focus on enhancing the relationship between creative vision and technical execution.

Deployable Assets: We deliver modular, production-ready assets that integrate seamlessly into any codebase. 

Art + Science Synergy: By speaking the language of engineering, we eliminate translation errors. This transforms our design process into a Force Multiplier for your development team, enabling higher velocity sprints and design fidelity.

Our Framework: Cosmic (Input) + Motive (Output) We synthesize unbounded strategic ideation with charted execution: 
• Converting research-based hypotheses into investable MVPs.
• 1–Infinity (Scale): Embedding startup velocity into enterprise infrastructure. 

We build atomic design systems that allow companies to scale indefinitely.

Our Collective: We have spent decades directing products, inspiring designers, and innovating creative processes guiding them. Cosmic Motive represents a collective of creative minds mentored to think tactically—blending the intuition of an artist with the logic of a systems architect.

Tactical Wins: 
Scale: Redesigned Ylopo’s IDX + Component Library (5x ARR Growth to $100M+). 
Volume: Delivered 50+ 0-1 Concepts, 22 MVPs, and 18 V1 Builds.
Impact: Increased time on site + conversion for Realtor.com leveraging a search redesign, providing a 312% lift in engagement.Executive 

Partnerships: Trusted by Apple, Airbnb, Nike, Cisco, and Global Industry Leaders.

Specialties: Product Direction, Creative Direction, Design Systems, Component Libraries, Native/Web Application Design, Responsive/Adaptive Web Design, Lean Methodologies, Human-Centered Design, Vector Illustration, Prototyping, Typography.

Creative Director/Production Design Experience Using ReactJS, GreenSock, ProcessWire, Wordpress, PHP, Ruby on Rails, HTML5, CSS, Susy, Bootstrap, Foundation, Swift, Lottie, Xcode, Objective-C, JavaScript, AngularJS, NodeJS, VueJS, EmberJS, Java, MySQL, MongoDB, and JSON

## Work Experience
### Head of Product Design @ Cosmic Motive
Jan 2021 – Present | Newport Beach, California, United States
Cosmic Motive is an executive design collective that fills the critical gap between high-level strategy and high-performance engineering. We have spent decades directing products, inspiring designers, and innovating creative processes guiding them. Cosmic Motive represents a collective of creative minds mentored to think tactically—blending the intuition of an artist with the logic of a systems architect from 0–1 and through 1–Infinity scale.

The Methodology: Precision by Design
Founded in 2021 after 16 years of veteran design leadership, we pioneered a modular atomic design philosophy. By leveraging low-fidelity vector assets that transition seamlessly into production-ready components, we eliminate the traditional "handoff" friction between creative and development teams.

Our Core Frameworks:
• Cosmic (Input): Unbounded strategic ideation and scientific hypotheses aimed at securing investment and defining product-market fit.
•  Motive (Output): Charted, tactical execution. We build atomic design systems and component libraries that allow enterprise giants to scale with startup velocity.

Enterprise Impact:
We function as a Force Multiplier for product teams, ensuring that every design decision is a calculated move toward higher engagement and engineering efficiency.

Strategic Partnerships: Investors.com (Dow Jones), Airbnb, Johnson & Johnson, Cisco, and Riot Games, and Global Industry Leaders.

Navigate your next move at: CosmicMotive.com

### Creative Director @ Bussolini.com
Jan 2006 – Jan 2022 | California, USA
Bussolini / Design was established in 2006 to provide professional graphics to a wide range of small business clients. The defining principle for starting my own agency was to remove budgetary constraints, focusing on creating the best work possible. The efforts made to put clients first regardless of budget, while providing significant value in my work was pivotal to my success and dedication to service as a contractor.

My experience directing product design evolved from a contract in 2013. After helping Inside.com secure their series A investment I was offered a role as Product Director. I witnessed many great ideas never materialize due to lack of process, which sparked my interest to fulfill this void in product design. In 2014 I helped define and internalize Rootstrap, a product roadmapping tool. I defined organizational and client facing value, providing a clear path for successful launches of many new products. 

My role as a Creative Director was to facilitate and optimize workflow for application development. My focus was coordinating design and development cycles to coincide with product requirements. I helped define business strategies and scale companies from idea to app store. Executing efficient creative processes and organizing team efforts to meet user's goals were the problems I loved solving. 

• Product Direction
• Creative Direction
• Interface Design
• Graphic Design
• Brand Design
• Advertising
• Design Research
• Usability Testing
• Multivariate Testing

### Head of UX / UI @ Ylopo, LLC
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Santa Monica, CA
Redesigned an existing MLS IDX search experience for desktop, tablet, and mobile. Developed design process from ideation through implementation using Sketch and various plugins such as Zeplin that drive design integration for development. Spent over a year managing a remote team to build the IDX platform, leading development with finalized designs for implementation. Implemented FullStory to provide quantitative data to base design decisions on, in addition to collaborating with subject matter experts and users. Built technology using React. Helped scale the company from $20M to over $100M ARR, providing close to 500x on ROI.

### Senior Interactive Designer @ Oracle
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Remote
Defined design system architecture to align with component codebase. Developed new feature requirements and design directions for existing components and templates. Advocated Sketch and innovative design methodologies to integrate and streamline development. Completed a Sketch component library and new product page layout.

### Associate Creative Director @ Apple
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Cupertino, California
Completed Product Locator modal designs with specifications for internal development, provided assistance on email designs, and new directions for existing websites.

### Senior Designer @ realtor.com
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Santa Clara
Redesigned search results experience in addition to executing new feature integration providing a 312% lift on engagement. Enhanced logic for native and display advertising. Provided iPad design direction and collaborated to display active filters.

### Creative Director @ Wolf-Tek
Jan 2012 – Jan 2016 | Remote
Wolf-Tek is creating, engineering, and licensing the products of tomorrow. They specialize in Geographic Information Systems, building GIS Engines and databases. They also create physical products related to their core GIS technology. 

Wolf-Tek is committed to effective quality engineering and product development, and rigorous testing. They hold high standards and strive to create products in which hardware and software efficiently work together to achieve a goal.

As Creative Director for Wolf-GIS I was responsible for ideating, designing, producing and managing development cycles. I provided usability testing in addition to competitive and comparative analysis to guide my work that spanned tablet and mobile for iOS and Android. 

• Wolf-GIS iPhone / iPad application design 
• Dog-Lock Android application design 
• PinPix Android / iOS application design
• Drone-Tek Android application design

### Senior Visual Designer @ PubMatic
Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Redwood City
• Developed system to produce icons using SVG / SCSS / CSS
• Uploaded / maintained custom icon library
• Defined creative request process using InVision and Jira 
• Developed custom iconography / user interface components 
• Advocated collaboration with product / design / development 
• Maintained / advised on style guide
• Defined visual styles for web components built in Angular

### Product Director @ Rootstrap
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Venice, California
Rootstrap is a one month (two weeks research, two weeks ideation) workshop that outputs a product roadmap for your idea to take shape. As Product Director I helped define value for the organization and client, with an emphasis on low fidelity vector based ideation. In addition to producing 12 products I worked with multiple product owners to build first versions or minimum viable products. 

• Lean UI / UX design for product roadmapping tool
• Trained new hires for process / workflow
• Built / managed internal team of design resources
• Helped prioritize product roadmaps for MVP release 
• Compiled development backlogs with user stories 
• Defined interactions

### Creative Director @ Neon Roots
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Venice, California
• Developed approval system for sprint reviews 
• Transitioned clients from ideating product concepts with Rootstrap to first version builds
• Developed design process to preserve original ideation concepts / assets
• Train / collaborate with external teams
• Interface with stakeholders to develop product visions / refine aesthetics 
• Interface with agencies, outside vendors when needed to coordinate consistent designs
• Conceptualize / refine conventions for producing assets for development 
• Glia iOS app
• Epson iOS app
• LivingHealthy Web / iOS

### Product Director @ Inside.com
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Culver City, CA
I completed a concept design in February 2013 for Inside. After working for a few weeks to design the iOS interface I provided the presentation used to secure their Series A. 

• Designed original interface for iOS / Web 
• Directed mobile development / QA for developing product architecture
• Managed agile software development sprints
• Brand design / presentations
• Responsive web design across various verticals
• Collaborated in agile / scrum environments

### Interface Designer @ Ace Metrix
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | El Segundo, California, United States
• iPad application design

### Interface Designer @ eBusiness Design
Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | San Jose, California, United States
eBusiness Design administers online testing to a wide range of school districts across the nation. They offer a web and mobile interface that I provided creative direction, UX and UI design for.

• Established identity system 
• Updated application interface
• Revised existing websites 
• iPad application graphics 
• Web production

### Production Designer @ gamigo US Inc.
Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Redwood City, California, United States
• Produced designs for International print campaigns
• Layout design for a full-page ad featured in DC comics
• Layout design for a Walmart magazine back
• Rendered digital composites / web skins

### Designer @ Plantronics
Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 | Santa Cruz, California, United States
• Aided with production / design for their re-brand
• Provided feedback / produced content used in brand guidelines
• Printed / assembled packaging comps
• Rendered artwork / advertising layouts for business-to-business clients
• Refined / rendered vector assets

### Advertising Intern @ ZERO1: The Art & Technology Network
Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 | San Jose, CA
• Translated concepts into designs
• Static / animated web graphics
• Researched target audiences
• Analyzed media pricing 
• Aided with media buys
• Collaborated in group environments

### Designer @ Stop Signs, Inc.
Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 | Santa Clara, CA
• Conceived / designed / produced / installed artwork
• Channel lettering / CMYK printing / vinyl plotting
• Familiar with large format printer / plotters
• Managed proofing / rendered final art

### Graphic Designer @ San Jose State University
Jan 2009 – Jan 2009 | San Jose, California, United States
Department of Hospitality, Recreation, 
and Tourism Management
• Worked directly with department chair to assist in setting deadlines.
• Developed layouts according to San Jose State’s identity standards, followed all typographic and layout requirements.
• Consistently punctual for meetings, provided exceptional work for each assignment.
• Created templates used by the department for marketing and public relation purposes.
• Provided expert advice for image selection when considering large format printing.

### Graphic Design Intern @ Meta Fusion
Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 | Los Gatos, California, United States
• Generated Flash animations for advertisements.
• Customized hardware and software for clients.
• HTML/CSS coding.
• Digital imaging and interactive media.
• Aided in maintaining client relations.
• Rendered sample pages for web site revisions.
• Developed new accounts.
• Independently delivered RAID arrays, Mac mini desktops, and XServes to a Veteran’s Affair hospital (06/08). Aided with inventory; completed documents in accordance with FDA regulations.

### Graphic Designer @ Dollar Signs and Graphics
Jan 2006 – Jan 2006 | South Lake Tahoe, California, United States
• Designed and produced 2,500 brochures used for saturation mailing by Dollar Signs. Worked with an exisiting logo to create a diverse graphic layout of their broad services, while preserving their brand identity. They contained a promotional discount planned as a marketing strategy (06/06).
• Rendered a digital composite used for branding Acker RV Rentals for all promotional pieces, including a business card and brochure (07/06). 
• Focused on providing knowledge of software applications when completing jobs for clients. 
• Completed customer’s orders from concept to final rendering, provided pantone colors.
• Enhanced design techniques through the application of multiple production mediums, in addition to a variety of client needs.


## Education
### Master of Science (M.S.) in Mass Communications, Advertising
San José State University

### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Graphic Design
San José State University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bradleybussolini
- Portfolio: https://CosmicMotive.com 
- Behance: https://Behance.net/CosmicMotive
- Dribbble: https://Dribbble.com/CosmicMotive

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Last updated: 2026-04-18