A couple of weeks ago, I wrapped up my time collaborating with Viome, a leader in microbiome health science and personalized health solutions (from at-home microbiome health tests, to custom-formulated supplements), and what a ride it has been! When you work with such an amazing team, time flies, and before you know it, you've built so many things together.
From developing a design system (literally from zero!) that helped us cut the time it took to create entire pages in half, to designing everything from product pages to user journeys, A/B tests, AI-generated images, and even crafting their newsletters and consumer app—this collaboration has been one of the longest, greatest and most rewarding I’ve been part of.
One thing I’ve learned throughout this journey? The magic of teamwork. Kevin confirmed with me that less really can be more. His calm and minimalist approach always helped us connect, talk about design, and keep things simple yet impactful. Helene was always there to support and brainstorm new ideas with the team. Laura and her constant support on calls, and especially my onboarding at the beginning, where I think we had worked the most together. David, the other contract designer I worked alongside, his awesome design aesthetics and his attention to detail helped us hit every milestone and delivered designs that I’m really proud of.
So for everyone out there, I just want to share two things. The first one: when you get the chance to work on a long-term project, embrace it fully. You might not see the impact immediately, but in time, the bigger picture starts to emerge. Every design system, every A/B test, every page you tweak—it's all part of a larger story. Stick with it, because when you’re in it for the long haul, the results can truly be game-changing.
The second one: Never work with someone you don’t want to become. So thanks again Kevin Woo, Helene Vollbracht, Laura Dykas, and David Ofiare. I’m feeling grateful today for the opportunity you gave me to learn from you, and the incredible work we’ve done.
On to the next adventure!
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