# Matt Beebe

> I design products, teach design, and write about design, music, and food.

Location: Redwood City, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/mattbeebe

An experienced designer with a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams and define breakthrough product experiences. 

I have expertise in cross-platform design systems, mobile user experience, social media and the design and development process.

Specialties: Design methods, human-centered system innovation, ethnographic design research, prototype based design research

## Work Experience
### Adjunct Faculty @ California College
Jan 2021 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area
Adjunct Professor, Graduate Interaction Design Program.

### Principal Designer @ Pragmattic
Jan 2016 – Present
Independent design consulting
• Design strategy
• Product design
• User research
• Interaction and visual design

### Head of Product and Design @ hiku
Jan 2014 – Jan 2016

### Design and User Experience @ Tylr Mobile
Jan 2012 – Jan 2014

### Director of User Experience @ Reputation.com
Jan 2011 – Jan 2012

### Principal Designer @ RockMelt, Inc.
Jan 2009 – Jan 2011
Responsible for the behavior and look and feel of RockMelt on Windows, Mac and mobile platforms. I led a team of interaction and visual designers through design exploration, refinement and implementation. I worked closely with the CEO/Founder on product definition and the product roadmap and with the Engineering Manager to constantly refine our design and agile development process. As the 10th employee of this growing engineering organization I played many roles and contributed to many areas of the company.

### Senior Interaction Designer @ Palm
Jan 2008 – Jan 2009
Core team member during the development of the Palm Pre and WebOS platform. As Senior Interaction Designer I was responsible for the user experience of several core applications including the browser, calendar, notes, tasks and the music player. I played a user experience leadership role on the development teams, fostering a tight collaborative relationship with Product Marketing, Engineering and Visual Design.

### Design Research, Design Strategy and Interaction Design @ IDEO
Jan 2001 – Jan 2008
Leadership
In January 2006 I was promoted to a leadership role within the IDEO community leading a multi-disciplinary group of 30 people. During this time I provided mentorship for new employees and shared responsibility to manage the group and ensure high levels of utilization.

Client Collaboration
Throughout my career at IDEO I collaborated closely with the Transformation practice, spending one year dedicated to these engagements that are focused on teaching design methods to clients through collaboration.

Design Research, Interaction Design and Design Strategy
My project work at IDEO spanned many industries and the roles of Design Research, Interaction Design and Design Strategy. Project work included hospital service experience design, a food packaging solution and a mobile music user experience.

### Interaction Design Intern @ Method
Jan 2000 – Jan 2000
Interaction Designer. Experience in web design environment developing information architecture guidelines for the visual design team.

### Graphic Designer @ WGBH
Jan 1997 – Jan 1999

### Intern @ MetaDesign Berlin
Jan 1996 – Jan 1997


## Education
### Masters of Design in Design Planning and Communication Design
Illinois Institute of Technology

### BS in Graphic Design
University of Cincinnati


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/matthewebeebe
- Website: https://www.bepragmattic.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-05