# Kevin Kuo

> Bridging design, engineering & AI to build scalable, high‑craft multi‑platform systems

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/kevinkuo1

Kevin is a hybrid force of visual finesse and systems thinking — a Silicon Valley-honed Design System Lead who crafts clarity from chaos. From Rivian’s EV interfaces to enterprise cloud platforms, he architected design languages that scale, unify, and perform across mobile, web, and in-vehicle ecosystems. 

A Figma power user with a sharp eye for typography, token strategy, and component integrity, Kevin doesn’t just build systems — he empowers teams to move fast without breaking consistency. Whether refining UI architecture or narrating product stories for top-tier portfolios, his work bridges form, function, and future.

## Work Experience
### Lead UI System Designer @ Rivian
Jan 2021 – Present | Palo Alto, California, United States
+ Architected a scalable design system across Rivian’s mobile and in-vehicle platforms, establishing visual consistency and brand cohesion.

+ Led the implementation of a Figma variable library, optimizing component consistency and developer handoff.

+ Improved design-developer efficiency by 30%, reducing iteration time and accelerating feature releases.

### Design System Lead @ Cisco
Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | San Jose
As a design lead of the UX team, I bring consumer product vision to enterprise software. Create a design system from the ground up to support a suite of multi-cloud management SaaS platforms. Manage and mentor a team of ~3 designers, providing career direction, ensuring optimum efficiency, and inspiring design culture.

### Sr. Visual Designer @ Cisco CloudCenter (formerly CliQr)
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | San Jose
+ Architected a unified design system for Cliqr's SaaS platforms, enhancing cross-platform consistency and reducing design debt.

+ Mentored a team of 3 designers to drive scalability and UI standardization across enterprise applications.

+ Reduced design fragmentation by 30% through centralized documentation and streamlined 
component libraries.

### Visual Design Lead @ Samsung Electronics
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Mountain View, California
+ Drove global UI initiatives for Samsung’s R&D projects, leading visual direction for multi-platform experiences.

+ Standardized UI components across mobile and wearable devices, ensuring design consistency and 
faster implementation.

### Art Director @ ECI - An Omnicom Agency
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | San Francisco
+ Led branding and marketing creative for global campaigns, partnering with creative directors.

+ Delivered high-impact visuals across web, print, and digital channels, supporting multi-channel 
storytelling initiatives.

### Interactive Designer @ Ryan Partnership
Jan 2008 – Jan 2013
+ Designed performance-driven marketing assets for clients including AMD and Time Warner Cable.

+ Collaborated with copywriters and account teams to deliver on-brand solutions under tight timelines.


## Education
### Master of Fine Arts in Advertising
Academy of Art University

### Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design
San Francisco State University

### Economy
University of California, Davis

### High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Albany High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kkuodesign
- Portfolio: http://www.kkuodesign.com/
- Behance: http://www.behance.net/kuo
- Dribbble: http://www.dribbble.com/kuo

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Last updated: 2026-04-13