Sr. Product & Experience Designer
Sr. Product & Experience Designer
I design
systems &
Lovable
products
products
Confident
My lovable design
makes users feel
products
Lovable
I design
systems &
products
Confident
My lovable design
makes users feel
products
Lovable
I design
systems &
products
Confident
My lovable design
makes users feel
products
Lovable
I design
systems &
It is no longer enough to be the best at what you do, you have to be the only one who can do what you do!
Jerry Garcia
Meet Rodney Echols
Meet
Rodney Echols
7 yrs
7 yrs
Professional Practice
Lead contributor UI/UX Designer & end-to-end design team lead
7 yrs
Professional Practice
Lead contributor UI/UX Designer & end-to-end design team lead
Based in Texas, US
Based in
Texas, US
Looking for remote or hybrid,
open to location based
Based in
Texas, USA
Looking for remote or hybrid,
open to location based
Rare Value Add
Interaction Specialist
NNG certified & award winning
Global scale hands-on portfolio
NNG certified &
Best intranet design award winner 2021
Rare Value Add
NNG certified & award winning
Global scale hands-on portfolio
Plug & Play Addition
AI
Ready
AI Ready
Ambiverted relationship builder
Forward thinker
Senior level generalist with transferrable knowledge
Mentor & Connector
Mentor & Community Connector
Board Member Houston chapter of UXPA & IxDA; Speaker, published author and mentor
Sports Fan
Founder & commissioner of fantasy football club; 4 yr. volunteer youth football coach
Founder & commissioner of fantasy football club;
4 yr. volunteer youth football coach
In my Free Time
Entrepreneur
Cruise veteran
Avid audiobook listener
My Career Journey
My Career
Journey
20+ years career as a Design professional, most of it in corporate enterprise environments.
One of a Kind
I am a warm personality who makes measurable impact with a unique combination of skills, experience, and perspective.
Warm, impactful professional with a unique blend of skills and perspective.
Warm personality. Measurable impact. Unique perspective.
Award winning
1 of 10 Globally
2021 awarded 10 Best intranet in the world, I held role as the experience designer for ConocoPhillips
NNG UX Pro
Top 5%
5% of peers in the Houston area hold this certification. NNG is globally known as a early pioneer in the UX profession.
V-Shaped
SkillsetQuantified Impact
Proven at lead soliution deliver on niche enterprise problems OpEx/Activation Design
Cross Skilled
ContributorStrategic UX & Hands-on UI
Began as a graphic designer, spent the mid career as strategist, before finding UX Design.
Ops Literacy
Strange for Design
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Visual + Analytical
Rare combination
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Warm
PersonalityHigh Team Value
Ambiverted personality + resilient mindset = easy to work with others and inspires collaboration
Community
Connected!Professional Network
Active in Design communities online in person.
System Thinker
Highly Desired Craft
Implementation of AI and Product needs depth and breadth, that is what I can add.
Self Starter
Value Multiplier
Design Thinking practitioner and System Designer, who has entrepreneur experience and tons of curiousity.
Award winning
1 of 10 Globally
2021 awarded 10 Best intranet in the world, I held role as the experience designer for ConocoPhillips
NNG UX Pro
Top 5%
5% of peers in the Houston area hold this certification. NNG is globally known as a early pioneer in the UX profession.
V-Shaped
SkillsetQuantified Impact
Proven at lead soliution deliver on niche enterprise problems OpEx/Activation Design
Cross Skilled
ContributorStrategic UX & Hands-on UI
Began as a graphic designer, spent the mid career as strategist, before finding UX Design.
Ops Literacy
Strange for Design
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Visual + Analytical
Rare combination
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Warm
PersonalityHigh Team Value
Ambiverted personality + resilient mindset = easy to work with others and inspires collaboration
Community
Connected!Professional Network
Active in Design communities online in person.
System Thinker
Highly Desired Craft
Implementation of AI and Product needs depth and breadth, that is what I can add.
Self Starter
Value Multiplier
Design Thinking practitioner and System Designer, who has entrepreneur experience and tons of curiousity.
Award winning
1 of 10 Globally
2021 awarded 10 Best intranet in the world, I held role as the experience designer for ConocoPhillips
NNG UX Pro
Top 5%
5% of peers in the Houston area hold this certification. NNG is globally known as a early pioneer in the UX profession.
V-Shaped
SkillsetQuantified Impact
Proven at lead soliution deliver on niche enterprise problems OpEx/Activation Design
Cross Skilled
ContributorStrategic UX & Hands-on UI
Began as a graphic designer, spent the mid career as strategist, before finding UX Design.
Ops Literacy
Strange for Design
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Visual + Analytical
Rare combination
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Warm
PersonalityHigh Team Value
Ambiverted personality + resilient mindset = easy to work with others and inspires collaboration
Community
Connected!Professional Network
Active in Design communities online in person.
System Thinker
Highly Desired Craft
Implementation of AI and Product needs depth and breadth, that is what I can add.
Self Starter
Value Multiplier
Design Thinking practitioner and System Designer, who has entrepreneur experience and tons of curiousity.
Award winning
1 of 10 Globally
2021 awarded 10 Best intranet in the world, I held role as the experience designer for ConocoPhillips
NNG UX Pro
Top 5%
5% of peers in the Houston area hold this certification. NNG is globally known as a early pioneer in the UX profession.
V-Shaped
SkillsetQuantified Impact
Proven at lead soliution deliver on niche enterprise problems OpEx/Activation Design
Cross Skilled
ContributorStrategic UX & Hands-on UI
Began as a graphic designer, spent the mid career as strategist, before finding UX Design.
Ops Literacy
Strange for Design
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Visual + Analytical
Rare combination
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Warm
PersonalityHigh Team Value
Ambiverted personality + resilient mindset = easy to work with others and inspires collaboration
Community
Connected!Professional Network
Active in Design communities online in person.
System Thinker
Highly Desired Craft
Implementation of AI and Product needs depth and breadth, that is what I can add.
Self Starter
Value Multiplier
Design Thinking practitioner and System Designer, who has entrepreneur experience and tons of curiousity.
Award winning
1 of 10 Globally
2021 awarded 10 Best intranet in the world, I held role as the experience designer for ConocoPhillips
NNG UX Pro
Top 5%
5% of peers in the Houston area hold this certification. NNG is globally known as a early pioneer in the UX profession.
V-Shaped
SkillsetQuantified Impact
Proven at lead soliution deliver on niche enterprise problems OpEx/Activation Design
Cross Skilled
ContributorStrategic UX & Hands-on UI
Began as a graphic designer, spent the mid career as strategist, before finding UX Design.
Ops Literacy
Strange for Design
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Visual + Analytical
Rare combination
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Warm
PersonalityHigh Team Value
Ambiverted personality + resilient mindset = easy to work with others and inspires collaboration
Community
Connected!Professional Network
Active in Design communities online in person.
System Thinker
Highly Desired Craft
Implementation of AI and Product needs depth and breadth, that is what I can add.
Self Starter
Value Multiplier
Design Thinking practitioner and System Designer, who has entrepreneur experience and tons of curiousity.
Award winning
1 of 10 Globally
2021 awarded 10 Best intranet in the world, I held role as the experience designer for ConocoPhillips
NNG UX Pro
Top 5%
5% of peers in the Houston area hold this certification. NNG is globally known as a early pioneer in the UX profession.
V-Shaped
SkillsetQuantified Impact
Proven at lead soliution deliver on niche enterprise problems OpEx/Activation Design
Cross Skilled
ContributorStrategic UX & Hands-on UI
Began as a graphic designer, spent the mid career as strategist, before finding UX Design.
Ops Literacy
Strange for Design
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Visual + Analytical
Rare combination
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Warm
PersonalityHigh Team Value
Ambiverted personality + resilient mindset = easy to work with others and inspires collaboration
Community
Connected!Professional Network
Active in Design communities online in person.
System Thinker
Highly Desired Craft
Implementation of AI and Product needs depth and breadth, that is what I can add.
Self Starter
Value Multiplier
Design Thinking practitioner and System Designer, who has entrepreneur experience and tons of curiousity.
Award winning
1 of 10 Globally
2021 awarded 10 Best intranet in the world, I held role as the experience designer for ConocoPhillips
NNG UX Pro
Top 5%
5% of peers in the Houston area hold this certification. NNG is globally known as a early pioneer in the UX profession.
V-Shaped
SkillsetQuantified Impact
Proven at lead soliution deliver on niche enterprise problems OpEx/Activation Design
Cross Skilled
ContributorStrategic UX & Hands-on UI
Began as a graphic designer, spent the mid career as strategist, before finding UX Design.
Ops Literacy
Strange for Design
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Visual + Analytical
Rare combination
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Warm
PersonalityHigh Team Value
Ambiverted personality + resilient mindset = easy to work with others and inspires collaboration
Community
Connected!Professional Network
Active in Design communities online in person.
System Thinker
Highly Desired Craft
Implementation of AI and Product needs depth and breadth, that is what I can add.
Self Starter
Value Multiplier
Design Thinking practitioner and System Designer, who has entrepreneur experience and tons of curiousity.
Award winning
1 of 10 Globally
2021 awarded 10 Best intranet in the world, I held role as the experience designer for ConocoPhillips
NNG UX Pro
Top 5%
5% of peers in the Houston area hold this certification. NNG is globally known as a early pioneer in the UX profession.
V-Shaped
SkillsetQuantified Impact
Proven at lead soliution deliver on niche enterprise problems OpEx/Activation Design
Cross Skilled
ContributorStrategic UX & Hands-on UI
Began as a graphic designer, spent the mid career as strategist, before finding UX Design.
Ops Literacy
Strange for Design
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Visual + Analytical
Rare combination
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Warm
PersonalityHigh Team Value
Ambiverted personality + resilient mindset = easy to work with others and inspires collaboration
Community
Connected!Professional Network
Active in Design communities online in person.
System Thinker
Highly Desired Craft
Implementation of AI and Product needs depth and breadth, that is what I can add.
Self Starter
Value Multiplier
Design Thinking practitioner and System Designer, who has entrepreneur experience and tons of curiousity.
Award winning
1 of 10 Globally
2021 awarded 10 Best intranet in the world, I held role as the experience designer for ConocoPhillips
NNG UX Pro
Top 5%
5% of peers in the Houston area hold this certification. NNG is globally known as a early pioneer in the UX profession.
V-Shaped
SkillsetQuantified Impact
Proven at lead soliution deliver on niche enterprise problems OpEx/Activation Design
Cross Skilled
ContributorStrategic UX & Hands-on UI
Began as a graphic designer, spent the mid career as strategist, before finding UX Design.
Ops Literacy
Strange for Design
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Visual + Analytical
Rare combination
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Warm
PersonalityHigh Team Value
Ambiverted personality + resilient mindset = easy to work with others and inspires collaboration
Community
Connected!Professional Network
Active in Design communities online in person.
System Thinker
Highly Desired Craft
Implementation of AI and Product needs depth and breadth, that is what I can add.
Self Starter
Value Multiplier
Design Thinking practitioner and System Designer, who has entrepreneur experience and tons of curiousity.
Award winning
1 of 10 Globally
2021 awarded 10 Best intranet in the world, I held role as the experience designer for ConocoPhillips
NNG UX Pro
Top 5%
5% of peers in the Houston area hold this certification. NNG is globally known as a early pioneer in the UX profession.
V-Shaped
SkillsetQuantified Impact
Proven at lead soliution deliver on niche enterprise problems OpEx/Activation Design
Cross Skilled
ContributorStrategic UX & Hands-on UI
Began as a graphic designer, spent the mid career as strategist, before finding UX Design.
Ops Literacy
Strange for Design
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Visual + Analytical
Rare combination
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Warm
PersonalityHigh Team Value
Ambiverted personality + resilient mindset = easy to work with others and inspires collaboration
Community
Connected!Professional Network
Active in Design communities online in person.
System Thinker
Highly Desired Craft
Implementation of AI and Product needs depth and breadth, that is what I can add.
Self Starter
Value Multiplier
Design Thinking practitioner and System Designer, who has entrepreneur experience and tons of curiousity.
Award winning
1 of 10 Globally
2021 awarded 10 Best intranet in the world, I held role as the experience designer for ConocoPhillips
NNG UX Pro
Top 5%
5% of peers in the Houston area hold this certification. NNG is globally known as a early pioneer in the UX profession.
V-Shaped
SkillsetQuantified Impact
Proven at lead soliution deliver on niche enterprise problems OpEx/Activation Design
Cross Skilled
ContributorStrategic UX & Hands-on UI
Began as a graphic designer, spent the mid career as strategist, before finding UX Design.
Ops Literacy
Strange for Design
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Visual + Analytical
Rare combination
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Warm
PersonalityHigh Team Value
Ambiverted personality + resilient mindset = easy to work with others and inspires collaboration
Community
Connected!Professional Network
Active in Design communities online in person.
System Thinker
Highly Desired Craft
Implementation of AI and Product needs depth and breadth, that is what I can add.
Self Starter
Value Multiplier
Design Thinking practitioner and System Designer, who has entrepreneur experience and tons of curiousity.
Award winning
1 of 10 Globally
2021 awarded 10 Best intranet in the world, I held role as the experience designer for ConocoPhillips
NNG UX Pro
Top 5%
5% of peers in the Houston area hold this certification. NNG is globally known as a early pioneer in the UX profession.
V-Shaped
SkillsetQuantified Impact
Proven at lead soliution deliver on niche enterprise problems OpEx/Activation Design
Cross Skilled
ContributorStrategic UX & Hands-on UI
Began as a graphic designer, spent the mid career as strategist, before finding UX Design.
Ops Literacy
Strange for Design
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Visual + Analytical
Rare combination
Its the deep enterprise experience, mixed with the intrapreneurship and self-starter qualities.
Warm
PersonalityHigh Team Value
Ambiverted personality + resilient mindset = easy to work with others and inspires collaboration
Community
Connected!Professional Network
Active in Design communities online in person.
System Thinker
Highly Desired Craft
Implementation of AI and Product needs depth and breadth, that is what I can add.
Self Starter
Value Multiplier
Design Thinking practitioner and System Designer, who has entrepreneur experience and tons of curiousity.
My mission
I find joy in the work I design, then I use it to inspire others.
I find joy in the work I design, then I use it to inspire others.
Rooted in
Visual Design
Rooted in
Visual Design
Continuous Growth
Continuous
Growth
Continuous
Growth
Resilience gritty mindset
Resilience
& Grit
Resilient gritty mindset
Trained in
Human Centered Design
Human Centered Design
Hands on Leadership
Hands on Leadership
Forward thinking
Always an
Enthusiast
Forward thinking
My inspirations
My inspirations
My inspirations
Swipe through the cards to explore
Swipe through the cards to explore
Humor, Serisouly
Book
Practicing humor & resilience in business
Surpriseology
Book
Designing surprise experiences
Tiny Habits
Book & App
model for behavior design
Design System Univ.
Course
Certificate in progress
OOUX
Design System
Information architecture and experience mapping
Octalysis
Design System
Gamfication and human focused design framework & methods
Daily
App
Fav. integrated invisible experience
Logsit
Mobile App
Fav. app for interaction
Notion
App
Fav app for UX and usability
Humor, Serisouly
Book
Practicing humor & resilience in business
Surpriseology
Book
Designing surprise experiences
Tiny Habits
Book & App
model for behavior design
Design System Univ.
Course
Certificate in progress
OOUX
Design System
Information architecture and experience mapping
Octalysis
Design System
Gamfication and human focused design framework & methods
Daily
App
Fav. integrated invisible experience
Logsit
Mobile App
Fav. app for interaction
Notion
App
Fav app for UX and usability
Humor, Serisouly
Book
Practicing humor & resilience in business
Surpriseology
Book
Designing surprise experiences
Tiny Habits
Book & App
model for behavior design
Design System Univ.
Course
Certificate in progress
OOUX
Design System
Information architecture and experience mapping
Octalysis
Design System
Gamfication and human focused design framework & methods
Daily
App
Fav. integrated invisible experience
Logsit
Mobile App
Fav. app for interaction
Notion
App
Fav app for UX and usability
Professional Credentials
Professional Credentials
Design Mentoring
Design Mentoring
Inspire designers to enjoy the UX career path.
Active Board Member