DAVID STONE🇺🇸
Lead Product Designer at REI
About DAVID STONE
Lead Product Designer at REI
Oh hey!! As a designer and entrepreneur, I'm adept at taking new ideas from zero to one, building lightweight MVPs that can be scaled, and driving value creation for customers. I'm passionate about sustainability and innovation, aiming to reconnect people with the planet and deliver delightful, impactful experiences.
I currently work as a Lead Product Designer helping build REI's digital ecosystem from experiences that enable shopping used gear to enterprise applications that drive supply chain efficiencies. I also consult as the head of product for ClimateHound, a startup defining how food and beverage businesses approach carbon measurement, accounting and reduce their footprint without compromising profitability.
Im a nerd at heart, constantly experimenting with building products using artificial intelligence, VR/AR, and blockchain. Outside of my computer I spend time doing landscape/drone photography.
Happy to help designers early in their career or transitioning from other industries, overcoming imposter syndrome, feedback on work/portfolios, work/life balance, and startups.
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What mentees say
“Immediately, I felt like David was easy to talk to, and rather than diving deep into my case studies, we spent a great deal of time talking about how I could better navigate the current job market of UX Design. David shared his own experiences when first starting out, and how to best leverage ones strengths and experience.”
“David is a fantastic mentor and generally a very personable individual. He gave great insight into what working in the field is like, switching careers, and learning as you go. I feel like I left our session not only more informed, but also really encouraged and positive. Also, if you're into sustainability ecc David is the mentor for you and his current projects at REI are really fascinating.”
“David was absolutely fantastic. He was extraordinarily thoughtful with his advice and resources and provided me with some excellent next steps for my career.”