Brooke Houghton

About Brooke Houghton

Mess doesn’t stress me out. It tells me where to start. I’m brought in when…

Experience

1. Contract Lead Product Designer & Strategist

   B. Houghton Design Llc

   Oct 2023 — Present

   I lead end-to-end product design for clients worldwide, partnering with teams to transform digital experiences through accessible, scalable, and user-centered solutions. My work spans UX audits, design systems, and product redesigns, with a focus on aligning business goals with intuitive user journeys.Projects often begin with a deep dive into existing platforms to uncover usability issues, misaligned interactions, or brand inconsistencies. From there, I develop design strategies and visual solutions that address pain points and drive measurable improvements in engagement and conversion.Key highlights:Conduct UX and product audits to identify usability gaps and misaligned user flowsDesign accessible, system-driven interfaces that align with business goals and user needsDevelop and scale design systems for consistency and collaboration across teamsDeliver clean, intuitive solutions rooted in research, strategy, and inclusive designPartner with cross-functional teams to guide products from discovery through deliveryBalance visual storytelling with product best practices for high-impact resultsTrusted by clients as both a strategic thinker and a hands-on design leaderWhether embedded in a team or acting as a solo strategic partner, I deliver high-impact work that blends product design best practices with thoughtful visual storytelling. Clients value my ability to bring clarity to complex problems, communicate across disciplines, and push designs forward with intention and empathy.

Education

• College For Creative Studies

  BFA, Photography

  2005 — 2009

• Parson's New School for Design New York, NY

  Undergraduate

  2007 — 2008

• School of Visual Arts

  Continuing Education, Photo Retouching, Typography, InDesign

  2012 — 2013

• General Assembly

  User Experience