Hi there! I'm Nate Osborne, a Product Designer and User Researcher based in Indianapolis, Indiana. I focus on creating usable and accessible products and enjoy collaborating with partners and users to turn insights into actionable designs. My strengths include communicating with partners and users, building cohesive design systems for all, and embracing continuous iteration to drive successful outcomes.

Nathaniel Osborne

Hi there! I'm Nate Osborne, a Product Designer and User Researcher based in Indianapolis, Indiana. I focus on creating usable and accessible products and enjoy collaborating with partners and users to turn insights into actionable designs. My strengths include communicating with partners and users, building cohesive design systems for all, and embracing continuous iteration to drive successful outcomes.

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Hi there! I’m Nate Osborne, a Product Designer and User Researcher based in Indianapolis, Indiana. I focus on creating usable and accessible products and enjoy collaborating with partners and users to turn insights into actionable designs.

My strengths include communicating with partners and users, building cohesive design systems for all, and embracing continuous iteration to drive successful outcomes.

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Experience Level

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Work Experience

User Experience Researcher and Designer – Intern Project at TechPoint
September 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Worked with a team of 4 to design an AI Adoption Playbook and Dashboard for a nonprofit tech company in Indianapolis to help small business owners increase productivity and success metrics by using AI. Conducted literature reviews, competitive analyses, and in-person interviews with target users to gain critical research and knowledge about the area. Designed an empirically based, user-centered Dashboard application for TechPoint’s website.
Website Manager – Intern at CICOA - Dementia Friendly Indianapolis
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Worked with a small team to create a functional website for the nonprofit organization of Dementia Friendly Indianapolis, supporting their goals to promote their events, educate users, and create a welcoming environment. Designed low and high-fidelity prototypes for the clients while working with them to set up a usable and accessible site for their userbase. Facilitated user testing with primary users both online and in person, gaining feedback and making necessary changes to site prototypes.
Product Designer at PROJECT S
January 1, 2024 - Present
Identified a problem space within the sport of tennis where players have issues locating places and people to play with, along with trouble finding assistance with their game and/or gear. Created a web application in Figma that allows target users to communicate with others and locate spaces, which includes a court/tournament locator, and a social media network. Implemented changes and updated designs from testing with primary users to ensure a cohesive experience.

Education

Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction at Indiana University, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, & Engineering, Indianapolis, IN
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Science at Indiana University, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, & Engineering, Indianapolis, IN
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
Certificate: Human-Computer Interaction at Indiana University, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, & Engineering, Indianapolis, IN
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026

Qualifications

Human-Computer Interaction Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization