# Matt Bulbul

> Senior Product Designer | 0 to 1 AI products | Previously at Strava and Candy Crush | Mentor at ADPList

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

Hello! 👋 I’m Matt Bulbul, a Senior Product Designer specializing in UX/UI design, visual design, and design systems. Over the past seven years, I’ve been joining forces with brilliant minds, consulting for startups 🚀, and flexing my design muscles 🎨 working remotely with agencies, all while putting the user at the heart of every design decision.

With a passion for creating complex, meaningful products that exceed user expectations, my designs are not just visually compelling, but user-centric too. By maintaining a seamless link between people and ideas, I push the boundaries of what’s possible in user experience.

I firmly believe in Don Norman‘s “fail fast, learn fast” approach, seeing every iteration as a stepping stone to crafting incredible MVPs that hit the mark. We called it at Strava MAPs (Minimum Awesome Product)  If it’s not measurable, it’s not manageable in my book. So I ensure that every design decision can be backed up with data and insights. 📈

Throughout my journey, I’ve navigated varied industries such as tech 💻, retail 🛍️, non-profit, e-commerce 🛒, and startups, always with a keen eye for enhancing user experience and aesthetics. This diverse experience has enabled me to master new fields and convert that knowledge into impactful design solutions.

When I’m not designing, I’m likely immersed in design literature 📚, seeking visual inspiration, or indulging in my sushi 🍣 cravings.

And yes, I proudly wear the title of an iced caramel latte 🥤 enthusiast! If you’d like to chat about design, business needs, the intriguing world of generative AI, or just exchange notes on making a sublime latte, feel free to give me a shout.

## Work Experience
### Senior Product Designer @ BigSpring AI
Jan 2024 – Jan 2026 | Palo Alto, CA
Led UX design at BigSpring AI, focused on enterprise solutions and AI-powered analytics to optimize data visualization and enhanced user interactions across web and mobile platforms.

### Head of Design (UX/UI) @ Artisse
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Cupertino, California, United States
Headed the design team in crafting engaging user experiences and visually appealing interfaces for an innovative photo social network powered by generative AI. Successfully delivered the first MVP across native apps and web platforms.

### Staff Product Designer @ Strava
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco, California, United States
Enhanced community engagement and storytelling by developing key social features and video tools. Redesigned the user-friendly onboarding experience and devised an intuitive body map UX for the Recover Athletics app, aiding in runners’ injury prevention and management.

### Senior Product Designer @ Fetch Rewards, Inc.
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
Key contributor to the ‘Solo to Social’ initiative, designed features that transformed Fetch Rewards from a single-user to a socially-engaging, gamified platform, increasing user retention and engagement.

### UX/UI Designer @ King
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area
Worked on the Candy Crush Royalty Program, where I leveraged my UX/UI design skills to increase the sign-up ratio from 30% to 50%. I achieved this by enhancing user experience, introducing gamified elements, and creating an incentivized sign-up flow to engage and retain players.

### Senior UX/UI Designer @ Karmia
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area
Led the design team to create tailored user experiences and data visualizations for charity donations. Mentored junior designers and contributed to UX research and testing. Notably, amplified donor engagement and retention through strategic UX enhancements.

### Interactive Production Designer @ Apple
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area
Via Hogarth Worldwide worked at Apple for a new product launch. Collaborated with the product team to provide localized user interface designs. Developed mockups and prototypes for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Catalina OS.

### Product Designer @ BRANDCLINIC
Jan 2016 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area
Provided end-to-end product design services for startups. Worked on multiple projects including high-quality UX design solutions through wireframes, visual designs, design systems, high-fidelity mockups, and prototypes.


## Education
### UX Academy in User Experience
Designlab

### Associate's degree in Graphic Design
Mega University
Jan 1994 – Jan 1999


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mattbulbul
- Portfolio: http://www.mattbulbul.com

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Last updated: 2026-03-30