Hi there, I’m Alex —
Product Designer, Professional Problem-solver.
People are usually surprised to learn I studied social work and worked in the nonprofit world before design.
I like to think it shaped my systems thinking and collaborative, human-centered approach.
Helping with flowers for my sister’s wedding
MY VALUES
As a designer and teammate, I pride myself on being Tenacious, Resourceful, and Supportive.
Flexible, Diligent, Thoughtful, Curious, and "CLUTCHHH" were the words gifted to me in a recent exercise.
Results matter and people do too— kind, scrappy, ambitious teams are where I thrive.
WORK EXPERIENCE
As Staff Designer at Rocket Travel (NYSE: BKNG), I designed white-label sites for major airlines, banks, & loyalty programs.
Enjoying the view from the Interior Define office
Along the way, I earned two promotions and the company award for community values.
Before that, I worked in-house, designing products for Bluecrew, Interior Define, and Perkins&Will’s Digital Innovations team.
Occasionally, I’ll take on freelance projects— I’ve worked with Monica + Andy and currently with Quince.
OUTSIDE OF WORK
I like to stay busy…
Celebrating 2 years cancer-free with the perfect cake
I’m active in the Queer Design Club and the Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Community.
As a cancer survivor (Non-Hodgkins lymphoma), the experience reshaped my perspective.
Life post-treatment continues to teach me gratitude, resilience through dark humor, and the importance of community.
I love travel-hacking, PowerPoint parties, and our dog Judy
I also run an Etsy shop— a side-project that keeps me learning.
I made 500+ sales in my first 3 months, managing to keep a steady ~9% conversion rate, 5-star rating, and Star-Seller status.
Kind words on LinkedIn↗︎
“Alex is one of the most talented, detail-oriented, quality-focused designers I’ve ever worked with.
He deeply cares about customer experience and is relentless in keeping everyone focused on just that. More importantly, he’s committed to creating a thoughtful, inclusive culture.”
“Alex’s work was characterized by speed and precision. One of the most trusted designers on our team, he worked across multiple products, directly collaborating with partners.
His work consistently elevated the quality and UX of our products. He’s an excellent collaborator and team player, always willing to coach junior designers.”
“Alex is very responsive, communicative, and has an excellent eye for detail.
He played a significant role in improving the dev/design pipeline and feedback cycle, making life better for everyone.”
“Are there enough words to describe the ways Alex made my job as a UX researcher easier?
I can try. He has an exceptional talent for articulating design decisions and bringing stakeholders into his thought process. He is an excellent research partner, bringing the user’s voice into the conversation early and often.”
“Alex is a quick strategic thinker unafraid to challenge the status quo, ensuring every design decision is impactful and intentional.
His ability to think critically and push boundaries has consistently led to innovative solutions that drive business growth and user satisfaction.”
“I’d hire you!
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Keep in touch?
Connect with me on LinkedIn or at akdoornobos@gmail.com to chat new projects and all things design.