WORK

First, some of my older designs from 2006. The original, pre-iPhone era, mobile Twitter, MySpace, & Facebook. They look pretty dated today. And, yes. They're for reals.

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Selected recent work

PITTBOS

I didn't know anything about the asphalt and paving industry when I started, but got up to speed really fast.

Sept 2021- June 2024

Reporting to the CEO, turning an idea into reality. We partnered directly with the customers who would use the product day to day. This was essential to understanding their business needs, and build tools that truly made their lives better. It was challenging at times but hearing their constructive feedback after each product and feature relase was inspiring. It was a true collaborative effort.

Product Management & Design Strategy, Information Architecture, Design & Dev Team Management, AWS & Release Management, UX/UI Design

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PITTBOS DESIGN SYSTEM

This was a living document that we built while flying the plane. It enabled rapid development, iteration and standardization of components, accelerating time to market.

Sept 2021- June 2024

We collaborated as a team to come up with the design language and code structure for the system. Working in Sketch, Figma, Miro and React we created elements and components that made it super fast and easy for me to convey an idea or concept and the team could turn around designs and working prototypes over night. I can't advocate enough for defining a design system as you build products.

A truly lean machine. This team, delivered through challenging conditions in Ukraine. One of the best I've ever worked with.

Screenshot of a page from the design system

VIASAT

Enterprise and Consumer Satellite Internet. We brought a disjointed business customer experience together into one easy to use account management portal.

Feb 2017 - July 2021

I worked on many different things in this role. Mostly business satellite service, but also heavily involved in the design of billing management process, business and sales partner tools and customer support systems.

Design Team Lead, Product Design, Design System, User Research, UX/UI Design

Viasat corporate logo

SHOPSWELL

Visual Discovery and Social Shopping Platform. We built community & eCommerce into the visual discovery and pinboard experience.

June 2015 - Dec 2016

Co-Founder, Product Strategy & Design, UX/UI Design, Graphic Design

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CARTSHINGLE

Developer Shopping Cart Platform

Mar 2014 - Dec 2015

Contract, Product Design, UX/UI Design, Graphic Design

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ACCUVAX

For TruMed Systems - Automated cold storage and dispensing machine for medical vaccines

Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

Contract, UX/UI Design

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Goodsnitch

(Rebranded to HundredX)

Customer Satisfaction Platform and Native Mobile Application

Oct 2013 - Aug 2015

Contract, Product Strategy, UX/UI Design, UX/UI Design

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Previous partnerships

MP3-dot-Com logo

Apr 1999 - May 2001 (Acquired by Vivendi)

Vivendi Universal Logo

May 2001 - Dec 2003

CNET Logo

Jan 2004 - Jun 2004 Contract

Intercasting Corp logo

Jul 2006 - May 2009 (Acquired by Good Technology)

Good Technology Logo

May 2009 - Mar 2013

Codenoise logo

Sept 2013 - Jun 2015 Contract

ABOUT ME

Currently residing in Southern California and accepting work.
Professional career

20+ years of Product Development, Management, & User Experience Design.

Additional pursuits

Musician, Sound Recording & Audio Engineering, Photographer, Amatuer Philosopher

Three facts about me:

Plays bass in an all-bass surf-rock band called SeaBase.

Visited the Forbidden City - imperial palace of 24 Ming & Qing Dynasty Chinese Emperors. Take a look.

Captained a competitive, adult-league ice hockey team, called 'The Gentlemen'.

photo of Tim Erdmann

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