I’m a Principal Design Systems & UX Consultant helping product teams untangle messy UI, stabilize design systems, and reduce design debt during growth or replatforming. I work in a project-based capacity, focusing on diagnosis, alignment, and building scalable, accessible foundations that help teams ship faster with confidence.

Brooke Houghton

I’m a Principal Design Systems & UX Consultant helping product teams untangle messy UI, stabilize design systems, and reduce design debt during growth or replatforming. I work in a project-based capacity, focusing on diagnosis, alignment, and building scalable, accessible foundations that help teams ship faster with confidence.

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I’m a Principal Design Systems & UX Consultant helping product teams untangle messy UI, stabilize design systems, and reduce design debt during growth or replatforming. I work in a project-based capacity, focusing on diagnosis, alignment, and building scalable, accessible foundations that help teams ship faster with confidence.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Visual Designer at Cheil Creative Agency
January 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017
Led digital asset design for a major product launch, contributing to a seamless and visually engaging user experience; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency across digital touchpoints.
Senior Digital Art Director at Bendon Lingerie
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Led e-commerce, website, and social design across brands; collaborated on seasonal campaigns; managed junior designer for emails and digital; established digital brand guidelines and templates.
Owner, Lead Experience Designer & Strategist at B. Houghton Design LLC
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead experience design and strategy with a focus on human-centered design, scalable design systems, and excellence in delivering customer-focused solutions.
Product Designer at Wunderman Thompson
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Collaborated with diverse clients in healthcare and hospitality; crafted user-centric solutions to improve patient experiences and guest satisfaction; elevated design standards.
Senior Product Designer at Bright HealthCare
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Led multiple product initiatives including a website redesign and API development; conducted user research and implemented UX/UI best practices to improve engagement and satisfaction.
Senior Consultant, Experience Design at Slalom
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Partnered with healthcare and hospitality clients to drive digital transformation; designed and developed tailored digital products; managed end-to-end lifecycles to improve efficiency and user experiences.

Education

General Assembly program at General Assembly - Sydney, AUS
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
BFA in Photography, Design at College for Creative Studies - Detroit, MI
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

General Assembly program
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
BFA in Photography, Design
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services