Leonardo Mattei

Senior Product Designer @ Apple

“Kieren is an incredible designer. I had the privilege of working with him at two different companies and the level of attention, care, and solid process that he brings to projects is rare to find.

Kieren doesn't focus on one aspect of design, he has the necessary breath that every designer should have, from strong visual skills to precise UX practices. One aspect of his personality is the key of his success as a designer: curiosity. Kieren is comfortable with uncertainty, hence he thrives in R&D projects and bringing a product from 0 to 1.
As an example, during our time at the Financial Times, he led the work for the FT Edit in a challenging corporate environment. He questioned the status quo and defined the journeys, the visual language of the product, and the overall design, and delivered an excellent product within the technical constraints. He navigated the process collaborating with all his cross-functional partners like the editorial team, the brand team, product and engineering. The app has been celebrated with really high ratings on the App Store and by the media.

Any teams would benefit from his skillset.”