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Dean Hudson🇦🇺

Senior UX Designer at Google

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About Dean Hudson

Senior UX Designer at Google

Hi, I’m Dean Hudson, a Lead UX Designer at Google based in Sydney, Australia.

My work currently focuses on designing the next generation of Google Maps, exploring how AI-enabled experiences and agentic flows can empower users to interact with and update the world around them.

I'm passionate about helping designers navigate their career in tech, scale their impact, and elevate their craft. Book a session with me to discuss:

Portfolio review & restructure: Creating an impactful design portfolio

Interview strategy: Clear, actionable tips for approaching all stages of the interview loop

Designing for ambiguity: Practical advice on how to approach and structure complex product problems

Career progression & strategy: Insights on applying to senior roles and navigating career growth within large organisations

Expertise

DesignProductAIUX DesignUI/ Visual DesignProduct DesignInteraction DesignAI DesignGenerative AICommunicationCollaborationProblem-solving

Sessions with Dean Hudson

  • Mentorship Session (30 min): General mentorship

What mentees say

“I had an great experience with Dean. We had a great conversation - he listened attentively to my concerns and offered valuable insights on managing stress. His subject knowledge and problem-solving skills were exceptional, guiding me to focus on what I can control.”

Anurag Shastri, Digital Marketing Intern at RaddiConnect

“It was great to meet Dean, the time was incredibly valuable and Dean offered some great advice.”

Paul Humber, Graphic & Digital Design at Self employed

“Conversing with Dean was a pleasant experience; he offered several insightful remarks on aspects of the portfolio presentation that I had missed. His guidance significantly enhanced my presentation. I would suggest him as a mentor for you!”

Kogi Ko, UX Lead at Spenmo