
My Story
Hello, I'm Brian Washington
I’m a UX designer from San Diego, California currently working with blockchain design systems and recently completed an internship at Wix. Before this, I worked on Sensi, solving complex design problems around somatosensory disorders. I graduated with a master's in human-computer interaction from Reichman University and hold a bachelor's in communications and media.
The shift in my career happened when I was working at a web development agency and saw how design thinking can solve real-world challenges at scale. I knew that I needed to be a part of a bigger tech industry as a whole which is why I dove into blockchain and made aliyah to Israel. In my journey through UX design, I’ve had the opportunity to work in both startup and enterprise environments on projects related to healthcare, patents, mobility, and gaming.
Coming from a background in both web development and design, I love connecting the dots between business goals, technical constraints, and user satisfaction. In my free time, I enjoy exploring nature, tasting new cuisines, and looking for spontaneous adventures.
01. WORK EXPERIENCE
UX Designer/Researcher ― Wix
Tel Aviv, July 2021 - October 2021
Technical Product Manager ― Press Tigers
San Diego, Sept 2017 - Jan 2019
Design and Marketing Manager ― Virtual Views Photography
San Diego, Sept 2018 - Jun 2019
UX Strategy & Design ― Freelance
San Diego, Feb 2015 - Nov 2021
MA, Human-Computer Interaction ― Reichman University (IDC)
Herzliya, October 2020 - September 2021
BA, Communications & Media ― California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM)
San Diego, Sept 2017 - Jan 2019
Full Stack Web Developer ― UC San Diego
San Diego, Feb 2018 - May 2018
AS, Mathematics and Science ― Mira Costa College
San Diego, Oct 2011 - May 2014
03. EDUCATION
04. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
02. VOLUNTEERING
Resident Community Organizer ― Moishe House
San Diego, May 2017 - May 2019
Job Advisor ― AmeriCorps (IRC)
San Diego, Sept 2015 - Mar 2016
Research Fellow ― PERI Leadership
Israel, May 2013 - Jul 2013
Winner (Prototype & Innovation Award) ― IDC Hackathon
Herzliya, Feb 2021
Dean's List ― California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM)
San Diego, May 2016
NLP Practioner ― Empowerment Inc.
San Diego, Feb 2012 - May 2014
Academic Scholarship ― Mira Costa College
San Diego, Feb 2012 - May 2014