Sean Hanrahan
Leading human-centric design from vision and discovery, to strategy, prototyping and delivery.
At the intersection of people and tech, I build powerful experiences with data.
I think at a systems level to turn complexity into simple experiences.
I direct scalable and fully immersive experiences and the teams behind them.
I explore business needs to discover opportunities. I prototype. I drive impact.
I tell authentic stories, find intersections. I depict connection to build bridges.
Design Systems Adapting Wells Fargo’s Innovation Design System to Figma
Holistic
Data-Driven
Collaboration
Long-Term
I’ve always been highly experimental, creating ways to improve my surroundings and effect change. Solving a tangible need with a valuable solution requires exploration. Collaborating with a team to create a better outcome gives me creative energy and perspective. I like thinking big, working fast, yet carefully, holistically, long-term, sustainably. I’m always improving, growing, and executing to the highest standard possible, connecting my work to something deeper, tethered to improving the world, leaving it better than when I began.
I studied business and visual communications, got my start in experiential, marketing, and retail, then evolved to specialize in product design. With 15 years of design and business expertise, I partner closely with stakeholders, engineers and customers to generate the highest impact and drive innovation. Leveraging my visual design foundation and deep user empathy, I deliver human-centered outputs at every touchpoint: from vision and discovery, to strategy, prototyping and delivery. My curiosity, high craft, and adaptability enable me to generate impact in our ever-changing environment.
Wells Fargo & Co
Principal Product Designer
Design leader within the Innovation Center team in Silicon Valley defining the future of banking and generative AI experiences across mobile, retail and investment banking.
AP42
Director of Product
Directed end-to-end design, GTM strategy and feature delivery of extended reality platform for custom client experiences including Accenture, Union Bank. Built and mentored a remote global team of designers and engineers.
Cleverkick
Creative Director + Founder
Led design strategy, development and creative direction of emerging products, promotional campaigns and partnerships.
Freelance
Designer + Engineer
Commissioned to create custom digital experiences, apps, and live-event product activations for clients including Samsung, Nike, RedBull, and Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
The Huntington
Experience Designer
Owned digital content creation and front-end development around key exhibitions, websites, audio tours and digital signage, and initiated and led a partnership with Apple.
“Truly one of the best creative collaborators I’ve ever worked with.”
Brian Salzman Director of Marketing
“Sean is an exceptionally talented designer who consistently brings a strong design thinking approach.”
Adam Holt Director of Design Innovation
“Sean's ability to influence through the eyes of the customer is exactly what organizations that are seeking transformation need.”
Orkideh Hariri Director of Product
“Sean's leadership in experience design and innovation has pushed the boundaries of what is possible in the banking industry.”
Paula Slagle Director of Digital Transformation
“Sean’s “secret sauce” –beyond his extensive design skill– is his ability to understand and work across the different disciplines within the product development lifecycle.”
Nathan Coles Principal Product Manager
“Sean’s ability to translate complex challenges into innovative, user-centric product experiences makes him a coveted member of any team.”
Belmer Negrillo Director of Design
“Sean is a highly-skilled, curious, and creative designer and innovator. He truly embodies human-centered design.”
Jed Cahill Director of Innovation Strategy
“Sean's the consummate problem solver, always eager to try new things.”
Susan Turner-Lowe Director of Communications
With 15 years of experience across brand and product design, I've worked with companies small and large to deliver engaging and valuable products and experiences. I've launched 0-1 startups and dedicated years to not-for-profit initiatives to help others and build community. I've been a freelance designer and director commissioned by a variety of clients, and a close collaborator to many incredible people across multiple disciplines. I live in California with my wife, spending time outside cycling, swimming and camping as often as possible.