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Hi, I’m Krystian Rutledge
I design products that connect people.
A Product designer helping families and educators stay connected through end-to-end, human-centered UX in EdTech and family tech.
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Featured Work
Simplifying school communication to drive a 40% increase in parent–teacher connection.
EdTech
Product Designer | 2023
EduLink is a communication platform concept designed to help teachers and parents stay connected without adding complexity. The project grew out of conversations with educators about communication overload and time constraints.
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Designed clear user flows for parents and teachers
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Built wireframes and prototypes focused on ease of use
•
Focused on reducing friction and improving clarity in everyday school communication
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Bridging Cultural Distance Connecting People Through Story-Driven Learning
AI / EdTech
Chief Product Manager & UX Lead | September 2025–Present
Built an educational platform that teaches culture through interactive experiences and storytelling.
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Led end-to-end product design from research → IA → flows → UI → MVP
•
Scoped and sequenced MVP features to support early adoption, retention, and future monetization
•
Established a values-driven design system that balanced cultural integrity with platform scalability
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Closing the Emotional Gap, Connecting Parents and Teens Through Time-Based Messages
AI / Family Tech
Product Lead & UX Designer | July 2025–Present
An AI-powered mobile app that helps parents and guardians create, schedule, and deliver “Open When” messages to their children at key life moments
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Led the end-to-end product lifecycle (problem definition, user research, UX architecture, interaction design, and MVP delivery) from zero → pilot-ready product.
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Designed the complete UX foundation—information architecture, user flows, component system, and high-fidelity UI—for both parent and child roles.
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Partnered closely with engineering to validate feasibility and accelerate delivery, using AI-assisted prototyping to reduce iteration time by ~50%.
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What Clients Say
Testimonials from founders, educators, and collaborators I've worked with
KS
Keeana S. Saxon, Esq.
CEO & Founder, Kidogo Productions
★★★★★
"After only one conversation I knew I had finally found the UX/UI designer I needed."
Project Management
Delivered on every milestone. Organized Figma files. Confidence-inspiring leadership.
Creative Excellence
AI-powered avatars children love. Balanced professional and kid-friendly design. Leveled up branding.
Cultural Competency
Age-appropriate cultural details. Stands apart from other ed tech platforms.
"Krystian's contribution has been extremely valuable. We are grateful, appreciative, and elated that he is on board."
AB
Alycia Brown
After School & Summer Program Director, Chandler School
★★★★★
"He consistently impressed me with his ability to develop thoughtful and engaging curriculum."
Teaching Excellence
Creative classes for ages 5–11. Strong communication with staff and parents. Patient with early learners.
Business Development
Essential support launching Pasadena Party Patrol app. Technical expertise and problem-solving mindset.
Creative Strategy
Branding, logo design, marketing strategy, and website development for Crown Me. Fresh ideas that respect vision.
"Krystian has shown reliability, creativity, and genuine passion for his work in every capacity."
Organized & Reliable
Delivers on every milestone
Creative Talent
Levels up branding & design
Clear Communication
Thoughtful & responsive
Cultural Competency
Understands diverse audiences
About Me
I got into design because I've lived both sides of education — as a student who once struggled, and now as a creator building tools that make learning feel clearer, more accessible, and more human.
My work bridges design, product strategy, and AI tools
to help teams ship intuitive, emotionally intelligent products. I've led UX for edtech startups, family-tech apps, tutoring platforms, enrichment programs, and school-based AI initiatives — always with the goal of making technology a support system, not a barrier.
My strength is building clarity out of complexity
— especially for products that serve students, parents, and educators. I believe great design isn't just about screens — it's about empathy, communication, and making people feel understood.
Read My Full Story
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Connect on LinkedIn
What I Bring to Teams
Core Expertise
UX Strategy
Research synthesis • Persona insights • Usability testing • Iterative improvements
Product Design
End-to-end flows • IA • Wireframes • Prototyping • Cross-functional product collaboration
AI-Enhanced Workflow
Rapid prototyping • Smart components • Predictive UX • Content assist
Design Systems
Atomic components • Reusable patterns • Documentation for scale
EdTech Expertise
Student engagement design • Parent → teacher → admin role flows • Emotional wellness UX principles
Product Leadership
Agile / Scrum • Product roadmaps • Team mentorship • Stakeholder communication
Tools & Platforms
A versatile toolkit for product design, development, and collaboration
Figma
Design & Prototyping
Notion
Documentation
Jira
Project Management
Miro
Collaboration
HTML/CSS
Frontend Dev
GitHub
Version Control
WordPress
CMS
Wix Studio
Web Builder
Let's Build What's Next
Whether you're designing for students, families, or entire learning communities — I'd love to help bring it to life.
Send Message
View Resume
Resume
Krystian Rutledge
© 2025 All rights reserved
Hi, I’m Krystian Rutledge
I design products that connect people.
A Product designer helping families and educators stay connected through end-to-end, human-centered UX in EdTech and family tech.
View Case Studies
View Resume
Let's Connect
Featured Work
Simplifying school communication to drive a 40% increase in parent–teacher connection.
EdTech
Product Designer | 2023
EduLink is a communication platform concept designed to help teachers and parents stay connected without adding complexity. The project grew out of conversations with educators about communication overload and time constraints.
•
Designed clear user flows for parents and teachers
•
Built wireframes and prototypes focused on ease of use
•
Focused on reducing friction and improving clarity in everyday school communication
View Case Study
Bridging Cultural Distance Connecting People Through Story-Driven Learning
AI / EdTech
Chief Product Manager & UX Lead | September 2025–Present
Built an educational platform that teaches culture through interactive experiences and storytelling.
•
Led end-to-end product design from research → IA → flows → UI → MVP
•
Scoped and sequenced MVP features to support early adoption, retention, and future monetization
•
Established a values-driven design system that balanced cultural integrity with platform scalability
View Case Study
Closing the Emotional Gap, Connecting Parents and Teens Through Time-Based Messages
AI / Family Tech
Product Lead & UX Designer | July 2025–Present
An AI-powered mobile app that helps parents and guardians create, schedule, and deliver “Open When” messages to their children at key life moments
•
Led the end-to-end product lifecycle from problem definition and user research through UX architecture, interaction design, and MVP delivery.
•
Designed role-based parent and child experiences, including information architecture, core flows, and high-fidelity UI.
•
Partnered with engineering to validate feasibility and accelerate delivery, using AI-assisted prototyping to reduce design–dev iteration time by ~50%.
View Case Study
View All Projects
What Clients Say
Testimonials from founders, educators, and collaborators I've worked with
KS
Keeana S. Saxon, Esq.
CEO & Founder, Kidogo Productions
★★★★★
"After only one conversation I knew I had finally found the UX/UI designer I needed."
"Krystian's contribution has been extremely valuable. We are grateful, appreciative, and elated that he is on board."
AB
Alycia Brown
After School & Summer Program Director, Chandler School
★★★★★
"He consistently impressed me with his ability to develop thoughtful and engaging curriculum."
"Krystian has shown reliability, creativity, and genuine passion for his work in every capacity."
Organized & Reliable
Delivers on every milestone
Creative Talent
Levels up branding & design
Clear Communication
Thoughtful & responsive
Cultural Competency
Understands diverse audiences
About Me
I got into design because I've lived both sides of education — as a student who once struggled, and now as a creator building tools that make learning feel clearer, more accessible, and more human.
My work bridges design, product strategy, and AI tools
to help teams ship intuitive, emotionally intelligent products. I've led UX for edtech startups, family-tech apps, tutoring platforms, enrichment programs, and school-based AI initiatives — always with the goal of making technology a support system, not a barrier.
My strength is building clarity out of complexity
— especially for products that serve students, parents, and educators. I believe great design isn't just about screens — it's about empathy, communication, and making people feel understood.
Read My Full Story
View Resume
Connect on LinkedIn
What I Bring to Teams
Core Expertise
UX Strategy
Research synthesis • Persona insights • Usability testing • Iterative improvements
Product Design
End-to-end flows • IA • Wireframes • Prototyping • Cross-functional product collaboration
AI-Enhanced Workflow
Rapid prototyping • Smart components • Predictive UX • Content assist
Design Systems
Atomic components • Reusable patterns • Documentation for scale
EdTech Expertise
Student engagement design • Parent → teacher → admin role flows • Emotional wellness UX principles
Product Leadership
Agile / Scrum • Product roadmaps • Team mentorship • Stakeholder communication
Tools & Platforms
A versatile toolkit for product design, development, and collaboration
Figma
Design & Prototyping
Notion
Documentation
Jira
Project Management
Miro
Collaboration
HTML/CSS
Frontend Dev
GitHub
Version Control
WordPress
CMS
Wix Studio
Web Builder
+
React · Tailwind CSS · Supabase · Webflow · Adobe Creative Suite
Let's Build What's Next
Whether you're designing for students, families, or entire learning communities — I'd love to help bring it to life.
Send Message
View Resume
Krystian Rutledge
© 2025 All rights reserved
KR
Hi, I’m Krystian Rutledge
I design products that connect people.
A Product designer helping families and educators stay connected through end-to-end, human-centered UX in EdTech and family tech.
View Case Studies
View Resume
Let's Connect
Featured Work
Simplifying school communication to drive a 40% increase in parent–teacher connection.
EdTech
Product Designer | 2023
EduLink is a communication platform concept designed to help teachers and parents stay connected without adding complexity. The project grew out of conversations with educators about communication overload and time constraints.
•
Designed clear user flows for parents and teachers
•
Built wireframes and prototypes focused on ease of use
•
Focused on reducing friction and improving clarity in everyday school communication
View Case Study
Bridging Cultural Distance Connecting People Through Story-Driven Learning
AI / EdTech
Product Lead & UX Strategist | Concept → MVP
Built an educational platform that teaches culture through interactive experiences and storytelling.
•
Led end-to-end product design from research → IA → flows → UI → MVP
•
Scoped and sequenced MVP features to support early adoption, retention, and future monetization
•
Established a values-driven design system that balanced cultural integrity with platform scalability
View Case Study
Closing the Emotional Gap, Connecting Parents and Teens Through Time-Based Messages
AI / Family Tech
Product Lead & UX Designer | July 2025–Present
An AI-powered mobile app that helps parents and guardians create, schedule, and deliver “Open When” messages to their children at key life moments
•
Led the end-to-end product lifecycle from problem definition and user research through UX architecture, interaction design, and MVP delivery.
•
Designed role-based parent and child experiences, including information architecture, core flows, and high-fidelity UI.
•
Partnered with engineering to validate feasibility and accelerate delivery, using AI-assisted prototyping to reduce design–dev iteration time by ~50%.
View Case Study
View All Projects
What Clients Say
Testimonials from founders, educators, and collaborators I've worked with
KS
Keeana S. Saxon, Esq.
CEO & Founder, Kidogo Productions
★★★★★
"After only one conversation I knew I had finally found the UX/UI designer I needed."
"Krystian's contribution has been extremely valuable. We are grateful, appreciative, and elated that he is on board."
AB
Alycia Brown
After School & Summer Program Director, Chandler School
★★★★★
"He consistently impressed me with his ability to develop thoughtful and engaging curriculum."
"Krystian has shown reliability, creativity, and genuine passion for his work in every capacity."
Organized & Reliable
Delivers on every milestone
Creative Talent
Levels up branding & design
Clear Communication
Thoughtful & responsive
Cultural Competency
Understands diverse audiences
About Me
I got into design because I've lived both sides of education — as a student who once struggled, and now as a creator building tools that make learning feel clearer, more accessible, and more human.
My work bridges design, product strategy, and AI tools
to help teams ship intuitive, emotionally intelligent products. I've led UX for edtech startups, family-tech apps, tutoring platforms, enrichment programs, and school-based AI initiatives — always with the goal of making technology a support system, not a barrier.
My strength is building clarity out of complexity
— especially for products that serve students, parents, and educators. I believe great design isn't just about screens — it's about empathy, communication, and making people feel understood.
Read My Full Story
View Resume
Connect on LinkedIn
What I Bring to Teams
Core Expertise
Product Design
End-to-end flows • IA • Wireframes • Prototyping • Cross-functional product collaboration
UX Strategy
Research synthesis • Persona insights • Usability testing • Iterative improvements
AI-Enhanced Workflow
Rapid prototyping • Smart components • Predictive UX • Content assist
Design Systems
Atomic components • Reusable patterns • Documentation for scale
EdTech Expertise
Student engagement design • Parent → teacher → admin role flows • Emotional wellness UX principles
Product Leadership
Agile / Scrum • Product roadmaps • Team mentorship • Stakeholder communication
Tools & Platforms
A versatile toolkit for product design, development, and collaboration
Figma
Design & Prototyping
Notion
Documentation
Jira
Project Management
Miro
Collaboration
HTML/CSS
Frontend Dev
GitHub
Version Control
WordPress
CMS
Wix Studio
Web Builder
Let's Build What's Next
Whether you're designing for students, families, or entire learning communities — I'd love to help bring it to life.
Send Message
View Resume