Hello, I'm Andrea
Award-winning UX Designer & Creative Director with 12+ years shaping digital products that people love to use. Currently leading design at Meridian Labs, I previously helped define the user experience at Spotify and Airbnb.
I believe great design isn't about making things look beautiful—it's about solving real problems in ways that feel effortless. Every pixel, every interaction, every moment should serve the humans using it.
My Journey
Lead Product Designer
Leading a team of 8 designers building the next generation of collaborative tools. Shipped 3 major product launches reaching 2M+ users.
Senior UX Designer
Redesigned the podcast experience leading to 40% increase in podcast consumption. Led design for the Spotify Kids app.
Product Designer
Contributed to the Luxe experience and Experiences feature launch. Pioneered new prototyping workflows adopted company-wide.
UI/UX Designer
Human-centered design consulting across healthcare, finance, and consumer products. Learned that empathy is the most important design tool.
BFA Graphic Design
Graduated with honors. Focused on typography, brand identity, and interaction design.
Recognition & Speaking
Awwwards SOTD
12 Design of the Day recognitions
FWA of the Month
5 Featured awards
Speaking
UX London, Config, Smashing Conf
Beyond Work
When I'm not pushing pixels, you'll find me hiking the Marin Headlands with my rescue dog Luna, experimenting with sourdough recipes, or teaching design workshops at community centers in SF.
I'm passionate about making the design industry more accessible. I mentor aspiring designers through ADPList and volunteer with Girls Who Code to introduce young women to technology careers.
This website is my way of sharing what I've learned—free tools, honest articles, and insights I wish someone had told me when I was starting out. Hope it helps you on your journey.