I’m Darby, a product designer.

Previously, I studied cognitive science and human-robot interaction at Cornell University. From there, I worked in strategic marketing, researching and architecting end-to-end industry applications. I got to hear directly from users and work closely with the product and design teams—the absolute best parts of my day. I wanted more ownership in the product building process, prompting me to build out my personal projects and ultimately pursue a career as a product designer.

Driven by curiosity, I strive for the deep why and how of what makes stuff work. I’m fascinated by the mysteries and surprises of how people actually think. I apply concepts from cognitive science to designing products and am always seeking to learn something unexpected during the design and testing processes.

Constraints lead to the most incredible creativity in life. Ultimately, I believe that the world is made better through a blend of empathy and design thinking. 

In lieu of starting sour dough cultures or knitting during lockdown, I picked up roller skating. In my spare time, I can usually be found by the beach soaking in the sun on 8 wheels. That or creating content to tell stories around my (maybe) excessive passion for skating and the vibrant skate community here in Los Angeles.