Allen Boitz

Who I am

Hey there, my name is Allen Boitz and I've worked in product design for over 10 years. My approach to product design is to:

  • fully understand the problem & associated metrics
  • refine ideas from industry research into sketches/wireframes for usability testing
  • review work early & often with product, eng, and key stakeholders

What I do

I produce thoughtful, frictionless experiences for users in the most effective design possible. When I'm not designing, I enjoy coaching & playing ultimate frisbee and questioning my gardening skills.

How I work

I work in a fast, iterative manner while engaging and presenting designs to key stakeholders early and often. I believe that all design input is valid, all user feedback has value, and the best designs are egoless.


Skills

  • User-centered design
  • Desktop SaaS design
  • Native mobile app design (Android, iOS)
  • Usability testing
  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • User research
  • Event-modeling
  • Responsive HTML/CSS

Tools

  • Figma & Figjam
  • Adobe Creative Suite
    • Photoshop
    • Illustrator
    • InDesign
    • Animate
  • Sketch
  • Proto
  • Flinto
  • InVision App
  • Axure RP
  • Usertesting.com
  • JIRA
  • Asana
  • Pivotal Tracker

Other info

  • Competent dog-trainer
  • Ultimate frisbee coach
  • Adequate gardener
  • Fly fisherman

What my colleagues say...

"Allen continues to step up and push through challenges with even the toughest product owners."

Ben G.
Product Manager at Charter Communications

"As our only designer, Allen carried a lot of weight on his shoulders. Not only did he handle the responsibility with grace, but he was constantly taking opportunities to contribute his ideas while simultaneously encouraging his fellow team members. I was able to learn a lot from him personally, and was constantly amazed by how he would selflessly volunteer his time and efforts to help a coworker in need."

Fergus M.
Android Engineer at TrackVia, Inc.

"Allen is an extremely talented UX Designer. He has a fantastic combination of good taste, an eye for usability, and technical appreciation for both web and native mobile experiences. He is an invaluable asset for any company looking to make their software better looking and easier to use."

Walker F.
SVP of Product at TrackVia, Inc.