Rachel Rose

“Rachel and I worked very closely on the Growth pod for a number of months at Bright Cellars. She is not only talented at design, but she deeply understands UX principles, product process and iterative work. She was thoughtful in her approach to every project she touched but she was also lightning fast. Her method of showing different and varied options to stakeholders required a lot of upfront effort on her part but proved valuable time and time again as we heard directly from the stakeholders what they liked in each option. She knew how to get the information we needed to advance the project and she worked tirelessly to get it. Rachel’s process accelerated projects and her eagerness and openness to feedback meant we moved quickly through projects without ego, always keeping the customer and the stakeholder in the center of her designs. She also came to the table with her own research, ideas and excitement that made my job as a PM easier. We had candid chats about the direction of a project and she would be willing to test out anything we brainstormed, and yet she was always pushing the boundaries of what I thought could be achieved in the time we had. If you are looking for an action-oriented, dependable, thoughtful UX designer, she is it.”

“I've worked with Rachel in two different companies and she's someone who continually impresses. I worked with her in an adjacent function and then later recruited her into my organization as I knew she is someone who would level-up our UX proficiencies. She takes a user/customer first approach driving toward interactions and solutions that truly shine at the intersection of business value and first class user experience. As a visual designer she is as good as they come, able to develop beautiful assets and designs in short order. She's an evangelist for design process and UX research working towards a deep understanding of problem spaces, customer journeys and perspectives driving toward intuitive work flows and interactions. She's also one of the kindest and easiest to work with people you'll ever meet. There isn't a person I've known who doesn't love and look forward to working and collaborating with Rachel.”

“Rachel is an amazing designer who can work both in and out of the box. She is able to adhere to guardrails when needed or push the envelope when a particular problem might call for a more creative solution. She is fast and works very well with developers to not only create wonderfully beautiful designs but to also create them with development ease in mind. She is positive and handles feedback on her designs with grace and curiosity in order to get to the right design every time.”

“Rachel is a joy to work with. As a designer, she is disciplined and collaborative. I remember feeling unmotivated about a design I was creating and she really pushed me, in a kind and open way, to explore and have fun with the process. She knows how to go broad and explore openly as well as narrow down and execute. She is also intrinsically motivated and fiercely independent. Other people have mentioned this and I can confirm that she truly has a kind soul. Right along with her gentle nature lives a strong, creative force.”

“When I decided to launch my own business, I asked Rachel to design my website and create my branding. This was easily one of the best decisions I've made in the last 5 years. She made me feel safe and supported in my decision to embark on the scariest adventure of my life! Her design chops are awesome, and I am super pleased with my website. From start to finish, she made sure my vision was manifesting in the way I wanted it. My logo is bolder and more beautiful than I ever would have thought it would be, and my site bleeds creativity. Design is of course important, but when you're looking at something as personal as creating the digital representation of your personal brand, a best in class experience is also contingent on communication and customer service. In that regard, Rachel really shines. She truly makes sure to listen to you and your needs, follows up lickety split, and all around created a working experience that made me feel like she was championing me throughout. I had also the pleasure of working with her at Tuft and Needle for over 3.5 years where she was a warm and friendly presence. If you're thinking about creating a website and need someone to dazzle you with design AND provide an excellent client experience, hire Rachel Rose! ”

“ I've had the opportunity & pleasure to work with Rachel at Tuft & Needle. As a product designer, she excels in her visual design skills, empathy & care for the end-user, and strategic thinking. She is diligent, thoughtful, and thorough with her designs and has an immense learning spirit, always challenging herself and asking for feedback. Rachel is a fantastic collaborator and can jump in any stage of projects, consistently delivering solid results. Further, she is an absolute gem to work with, always caring for her team members' well-being and offering support in any way she can give it. Rachel has my highest recommendation.”

“Rachel is a rare kind of designer. Not only is she methodical and user-focused, but she is bursting at the seams with limitless creative energy. She approaches each project as an opportunity to learn – about her users' habits and needs, to expand her own skillset, or to create a new experience. She is incredibly thoughtful and kind, and that is apparent in her work – with a strong emphasis on accessibility, inclusion, and equity. And she does it all with grace and humility. Not only is she an outstanding designer, she is an outstanding human. I hope to have the pleasure of working with Rachel again in the future.”