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Author Archives: Karsten Rowe

Figma Config 2026 Recap

I showed up to Config this year with roughly the same plan I always do: filter out the product hype, figure out what will actually change how we work and catch up with the people I don’t get to see often enough.

Posted byKarsten Rowe30th June 202630th June 2026Posted inConference, GeneralTags:Figma, Inspiration, San Francisco

Designing for Date Resilience and Cybersecuirty in the AI Era

I’m excited to be joining Veeam as Principal Product Designer.

Posted byKarsten Rowe12th January 202631st March 2026Posted inGeneral

Design Leader Insights Podcast: Designing for Law Enforcement

I recently caught up with Alex Smith, Co-Founder at Fuego UX on their Design Leader Insights Podcast to chat shop on what it looks like to design for law enforcement.

Posted byKarsten Rowe19th July 202419th July 2024Posted inGeneral

UXDX Conference: Simplifying Design Processes for Team Efficiency

I had the pleasure of joining forces with other UX leaders to speak at UXDX Conference.

Posted byKarsten Rowe22nd March 202419th July 2024Posted inGeneral

Tech Circus UX Live: Designing for Public Safety

I recently got invited to talk at UX Live. The focus of my talk was designing for public safety, why it’s different, and a practical example.

Posted byKarsten Rowe22nd March 2024Posted inGeneral

Future Of Design Forum: Diary of a Product Design Director

I joined up with TDA Creative for the Future of Design Forum to share some of the lessons I’ve learned in my career that helped me gain new perspectives.

Posted byKarsten Rowe22nd March 2024Posted inGeneral

The Product Design Podcast by UX Cabin

Recently, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Seth Coelen on The Product Design Podcast by UX Cabin. During the interview, I shared some insights on how to take your career to the next level and build a name for yourself in the industry.

Posted byKarsten Rowe22nd March 202422nd March 2024Posted inGeneral

ADPList Mentor Club

I’m officially a member of the ADPList mentor club! As a mentor, I have the privilege of guiding designers from over 40 countries with portfolio reviews, mock interviews, career, and leadership advice.

Posted byKarsten Rowe22nd March 202422nd March 2024Posted inGeneral

Leading Design

Last week I was fortunate enough to attend the Leading Design Festival. A virtual, 3-day conference hosted by Clearleft. Thank you Axon.

Posted byKarsten Rowe7th March 20217th March 2021Posted inGeneralTags:Design Conference

2020 Wrapped

Dear 2020, you didn’t go to plan. But that’s OK. I don’t blame you.

Posted byKarsten Rowe28th December 202028th December 2020Posted inGeneral

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Testimonials

A rare talent — someone who was incredibly talented and creative himself, but also interested in the values and talents of others.

Chris Mounsey
Head of UX

Karsten is one of the most talented and capable designers I have ever worked with. He’s a natural leader, was always seeking out areas for improvement and required little to no oversight across a huge variety of tasks.

Matthew Anderson
VP of Product

You’ve been phenomenal at bringing value to the team since the day you joined. Amazing at getting things rolling and getting projects over the finish line.

Khushnood Qadir
Head of Design

The relentless drive and passion for the work you do—it’s infectious. Your team is producing a lot of great work and having a great time doing so.

Daan Lindhout
VP of Product Design

You repeatedly get unprovoked positive feedback from not only customers but your peers and direct reports. You’re definitely seen as someone that brings everyone and everything together. You work super hard, own things and drive them forward like no other. You are a role model in this area for the team and the wider company.

Craig Trudgeon
SVP of Product

Without you, I don’t think I’d be where I am. Thank you for your never-ending support, recognizing my potential, and encouraging me to push forward.

Zain Adeel
Sr. Product Design Manager

I remember once in a review meeting when our team had fallen short, he stepped in immediately to take full responsibility, as if it was his personal shortcoming, when it was ours—sign of a true leader. That was stellar leadership, owning the miscommunication (or shortfall, or whatever you’d call it). Hats off to you. Mark of a good leader.

Eric Muench
Senior Technical Writer

He coached the team on strategic storytelling, helping us focus on the customer problem we were solving and the potential ROI. This approach not only elevated our projects but also helped me grow significantly as a designer.

Mario Avalos
Senior Product Designer

Karsten had a sharp eye for individual strengths and created space for each of us to lead high-impact projects that aligned with our growth. He also set examples by building strong relationships with our user researchers and technical writers, which greatly elevated the quality of our work.

Anh Quan Huynh
Senior Product Designer

Karsten also had a major impact on my growth as a designer—I always appreciated his candid, thoughtful feedback and the way he supported his team.

Nick Stoermer
Senior Product Designer

It’s not just the British charm or accent, or even his impressive pixels, but his authenticity and hard work. Karsten is a man of deadlines and diligence.

Andrew Sardone
VP of Engineering

The primary reason why I joined KeepTruckin and left a big company like LinkedIn was because of Karsten.

Richard Bustos
Design Engineer

You made sure the team had everything they needed to succeed. You made time for each one of us every single week.

Ahmad Abdul Rauf
Product Designer

He is able to prototype flows, and communicate the design thinking behind them effortlessly.

Phillip Wilt
Sr. Software Engineer

The personal relationship he has with every single colleague and the occasional tough love he provides lighted a fire in me. He made me and every member of the team a better designer, professional, and person.

Awais Imran
Product Design Manager

Combined with his competence, design taste, and attention for detail, what makes Karsten truly special is the care and energy he dedicates to the individuals on his team and their personal goals.

Robin Cruz
Product Designer

an excellent, honest person who has built a great culture, and I’m reminded of that any time I work with him or one of his team members.

Will Van Eaton
Product Marketing Manager

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