About me
Sam Kauranen
I’m a product designer solving complex user problems through a process driven by curiosity, grounded in strategy, and obsessed with detail.
My work spans research, ideation, and execution—crafting designs that balance purposeful functionality with intentional aesthetics. If a design lacks functionality or application, it’s just decoration; if it ignores beauty, it’s soulless. I exist in the intersection where purpose and presence meet.
Creative Disciplines
I solve complex user problems through a process driven by curiosity, grounded in strategy, and obsessed with detail—crafting designs that are both purposeful in function and intentional in form.
1. Design Strategy
User Research + Testing
Experience Journey Mapping
Market + Product Opportunity Definition
Technology + Innovation Strategy
2. Industrial Design
Concept Development + Ideation
3D CAD + Parametric Modeling
Iteration + Prototyping
Design Validation + Execution
3. ui/ux design
Wireframing + Interaction Design
UI Design for Web + Mobile
Prototyping + Feedback Loops
No-Code Development + Web Implementation
4. Visualization + Communication
3D Rendering + Animation
Pitch + Portfolio Design
Product Branding + Visual Direction
Web + Digital Presentation
1. Design Strategy
User Research + Testing
Experience Journey Mapping
Market + Product Opportunity Definition
Technology + Innovation Strategy
2. Industrial Design
Concept Development + Ideation
3D CAD + Parametric Modeling
Iteration + Prototyping
Design Validation + Execution
3. ui/ux design
Wireframing + Interaction Design
UI Design for Web + Mobile
Prototyping + Feedback Loops
No-Code Development + Web Implementation
4. Visualization + Communication
3D Rendering + Animation
Pitch + Portfolio Design
Product Branding + Visual Direction
Web + Digital Presentation
1. Design Strategy
User Research + Testing
Experience Journey Mapping
Market + Product Opportunity Definition
Technology + Innovation Strategy
2. Industrial Design
Concept Development + Ideation
3D CAD + Parametric Modeling
Iteration + Prototyping
Design Validation + Execution
3. ui/ux design
Wireframing + Interaction Design
UI Design for Web + Mobile
Prototyping + Feedback Loops
No-Code Development + Web Implementation
4. Visualization + Communication
3D Rendering + Animation
Pitch + Portfolio Design
Product Branding + Visual Direction
Web + Digital Presentation
My Design Journey
From curious creator to full-time designer, my path has been shaped by a passion for crafting purposeful, user-centered digital experiences—blending storytelling, structure, and design into every project.
Design Consultant
Reach Design
2024 - Present
Design Consultant
Reach Design
2024 - Present
Design Consultant
Reach Design
2024 - Present
Design Consultant
Seeley Designworks
2025 - Present
Design Consultant
Seeley Designworks
2025 - Present
Design Consultant
Seeley Designworks
2025 - Present
Design Intern
Meijer
2025
Design Intern
Meijer
2025
Design Intern
Meijer
2025
Design Intern
Meijer
2024
Design Intern
Meijer
2024
Design Intern
Meijer
2024
Student
Western Michigan University
2022 - Present
Student
Western Michigan University
2022 - Present
Student
Western Michigan University
2022 - Present
My Tech Stack
I design with intention, and the tools I use are extensions of that—supporting clarity, efficiency, and craft. They’re not just part of my workflow, they shape how ideas move from thought to reality.
Adobe Suite
My core toolkit for visual exploration and refinement—Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and others support everything from concept development to polished communication.
Adobe Suite
My core toolkit for visual exploration and refinement—Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and others support everything from concept development to polished communication.
Sketchbook Pro
Where my ideas first come to life—fast, fluid sketching that helps me think, explore, and iterate without friction.
Sketchbook Pro
Where my ideas first come to life—fast, fluid sketching that helps me think, explore, and iterate without friction.
Solidworks
My primary CAD tool for translating concepts into precise 3D forms, ready for refinement, validation, and real-world build.
Solidworks
My primary CAD tool for translating concepts into precise 3D forms, ready for refinement, validation, and real-world build.
Keyshot
My tool for transforming CAD into compelling visuals—using lighting, materials, and storytelling to communicate a product’s form, function, and narrative in a single frame.
Keyshot
My tool for transforming CAD into compelling visuals—using lighting, materials, and storytelling to communicate a product’s form, function, and narrative in a single frame.
Mid Journey
My go-to for crafting personalized graphic assets—using AI to create unique visuals that elevate the story, tone, and identity of a project.
Mid Journey
My go-to for crafting personalized graphic assets—using AI to create unique visuals that elevate the story, tone, and identity of a project.
Figma
The thinking space behind my digital work—Figma supports my process from research synthesis to UI clarity and refined presentation.
Figma
The thinking space behind my digital work—Figma supports my process from research synthesis to UI clarity and refined presentation.
Framer
Where design meets interaction. Framer lets me build responsive, expressive web experiences that feel alive.
Framer
Where design meets interaction. Framer lets me build responsive, expressive web experiences that feel alive.
Hi
Hi
Hi
Let's Connect
Whether you’re hiring, collaborating, or just curious—drop a message and let’s talk.
About me
Sam Kauranen
I’m a product designer solving complex user problems through a process driven by curiosity, grounded in strategy, and obsessed with detail.
My work spans research, ideation, and execution—crafting designs that balance purposeful functionality with intentional aesthetics. If a design lacks functionality or application, it’s just decoration; if it ignores beauty, it’s soulless. I exist in the intersection where purpose and presence meet.
Creative Disciplines
I solve complex user problems through a process driven by curiosity, grounded in strategy, and obsessed with detail—crafting designs that are both purposeful in function and intentional in form.
1. Design Strategy
User Research + Testing
Experience Journey Mapping
Market + Product Opportunity Definition
Technology + Innovation Strategy
2. Industrial Design
Concept Development + Ideation
3D CAD + Parametric Modeling
Iteration + Prototyping
Design Validation + Execution
3. ui/ux design
Wireframing + Interaction Design
UI Design for Web + Mobile
Prototyping + Feedback Loops
No-Code Development + Web Implementation
4. Visualization + Communication
3D Rendering + Animation
Pitch + Portfolio Design
Product Branding + Visual Direction
Web + Digital Presentation
1. Design Strategy
User Research + Testing
Experience Journey Mapping
Market + Product Opportunity Definition
Technology + Innovation Strategy
2. Industrial Design
Concept Development + Ideation
3D CAD + Parametric Modeling
Iteration + Prototyping
Design Validation + Execution
3. ui/ux design
Wireframing + Interaction Design
UI Design for Web + Mobile
Prototyping + Feedback Loops
No-Code Development + Web Implementation
4. Visualization + Communication
3D Rendering + Animation
Pitch + Portfolio Design
Product Branding + Visual Direction
Web + Digital Presentation
1. Design Strategy
User Research + Testing
Experience Journey Mapping
Market + Product Opportunity Definition
Technology + Innovation Strategy
2. Industrial Design
Concept Development + Ideation
3D CAD + Parametric Modeling
Iteration + Prototyping
Design Validation + Execution
3. ui/ux design
Wireframing + Interaction Design
UI Design for Web + Mobile
Prototyping + Feedback Loops
No-Code Development + Web Implementation
4. Visualization + Communication
3D Rendering + Animation
Pitch + Portfolio Design
Product Branding + Visual Direction
Web + Digital Presentation
My Design Journey
From curious creator to full-time designer, my path has been shaped by a passion for crafting purposeful, user-centered digital experiences—blending storytelling, structure, and design into every project.
Design Consultant
Reach Design
2024 - Present
Design Consultant
Reach Design
2024 - Present
Design Consultant
Reach Design
2024 - Present
Design Consultant
Seeley Designworks
2025 - Present
Design Consultant
Seeley Designworks
2025 - Present
Design Consultant
Seeley Designworks
2025 - Present
Design Intern
Meijer
2025
Design Intern
Meijer
2025
Design Intern
Meijer
2025
Design Intern
Meijer
2024
Design Intern
Meijer
2024
Design Intern
Meijer
2024
Student
Western Michigan University
2022 - Present
Student
Western Michigan University
2022 - Present
Student
Western Michigan University
2022 - Present
My Tech Stack
I design with intention, and the tools I use are extensions of that—supporting clarity, efficiency, and craft. They’re not just part of my workflow, they shape how ideas move from thought to reality.
Adobe Suite
My core toolkit for visual exploration and refinement—Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and others support everything from concept development to polished communication.
Adobe Suite
My core toolkit for visual exploration and refinement—Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and others support everything from concept development to polished communication.
Sketchbook Pro
Where my ideas first come to life—fast, fluid sketching that helps me think, explore, and iterate without friction.
Sketchbook Pro
Where my ideas first come to life—fast, fluid sketching that helps me think, explore, and iterate without friction.
Solidworks
My primary CAD tool for translating concepts into precise 3D forms, ready for refinement, validation, and real-world build.
Solidworks
My primary CAD tool for translating concepts into precise 3D forms, ready for refinement, validation, and real-world build.
Keyshot
My tool for transforming CAD into compelling visuals—using lighting, materials, and storytelling to communicate a product’s form, function, and narrative in a single frame.
Keyshot
My tool for transforming CAD into compelling visuals—using lighting, materials, and storytelling to communicate a product’s form, function, and narrative in a single frame.
Mid Journey
My go-to for crafting personalized graphic assets—using AI to create unique visuals that elevate the story, tone, and identity of a project.
Mid Journey
My go-to for crafting personalized graphic assets—using AI to create unique visuals that elevate the story, tone, and identity of a project.
Figma
The thinking space behind my digital work—Figma supports my process from research synthesis to UI clarity and refined presentation.
Figma
The thinking space behind my digital work—Figma supports my process from research synthesis to UI clarity and refined presentation.
Framer
Where design meets interaction. Framer lets me build responsive, expressive web experiences that feel alive.
Framer
Where design meets interaction. Framer lets me build responsive, expressive web experiences that feel alive.
Hi
Hi
Hi
Let's Connect
Whether you’re hiring, collaborating, or just curious—drop a message and let’s talk.
About me
Sam Kauranen
I’m a product designer solving complex user problems through a process driven by curiosity, grounded in strategy, and obsessed with detail.
My work spans research, ideation, and execution—crafting designs that balance purposeful functionality with intentional aesthetics. If a design lacks functionality or application, it’s just decoration; if it ignores beauty, it’s soulless. I exist in the intersection where purpose and presence meet.
Creative Disciplines
I solve complex user problems through a process driven by curiosity, grounded in strategy, and obsessed with detail—crafting designs that are both purposeful in function and intentional in form.
1. Design Strategy
User Research + Testing
Experience Journey Mapping
Market + Product Opportunity Definition
Technology + Innovation Strategy
2. Industrial Design
Concept Development + Ideation
3D CAD + Parametric Modeling
Iteration + Prototyping
Design Validation + Execution
3. ui/ux design
Wireframing + Interaction Design
UI Design for Web + Mobile
Prototyping + Feedback Loops
No-Code Development + Web Implementation
4. Visualization + Communication
3D Rendering + Animation
Pitch + Portfolio Design
Product Branding + Visual Direction
Web + Digital Presentation
1. Design Strategy
User Research + Testing
Experience Journey Mapping
Market + Product Opportunity Definition
Technology + Innovation Strategy
2. Industrial Design
Concept Development + Ideation
3D CAD + Parametric Modeling
Iteration + Prototyping
Design Validation + Execution
3. ui/ux design
Wireframing + Interaction Design
UI Design for Web + Mobile
Prototyping + Feedback Loops
No-Code Development + Web Implementation
4. Visualization + Communication
3D Rendering + Animation
Pitch + Portfolio Design
Product Branding + Visual Direction
Web + Digital Presentation
1. Design Strategy
User Research + Testing
Experience Journey Mapping
Market + Product Opportunity Definition
Technology + Innovation Strategy
2. Industrial Design
Concept Development + Ideation
3D CAD + Parametric Modeling
Iteration + Prototyping
Design Validation + Execution
3. ui/ux design
Wireframing + Interaction Design
UI Design for Web + Mobile
Prototyping + Feedback Loops
No-Code Development + Web Implementation
4. Visualization + Communication
3D Rendering + Animation
Pitch + Portfolio Design
Product Branding + Visual Direction
Web + Digital Presentation
My Design Journey
From curious creator to full-time designer, my path has been shaped by a passion for crafting purposeful, user-centered digital experiences—blending storytelling, structure, and design into every project.
Design Consultant
Reach Design
2024 - Present
Design Consultant
Reach Design
2024 - Present
Design Consultant
Reach Design
2024 - Present
Design Consultant
Seeley Designworks
2025 - Present
Design Consultant
Seeley Designworks
2025 - Present
Design Consultant
Seeley Designworks
2025 - Present
Design Intern
Meijer
2025
Design Intern
Meijer
2025
Design Intern
Meijer
2025
Design Intern
Meijer
2024
Design Intern
Meijer
2024
Design Intern
Meijer
2024
Student
Western Michigan University
2022 - Present
Student
Western Michigan University
2022 - Present
Student
Western Michigan University
2022 - Present
My Tech Stack
I design with intention, and the tools I use are extensions of that—supporting clarity, efficiency, and craft. They’re not just part of my workflow, they shape how ideas move from thought to reality.
Adobe Suite
My core toolkit for visual exploration and refinement—Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and others support everything from concept development to polished communication.
Adobe Suite
My core toolkit for visual exploration and refinement—Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and others support everything from concept development to polished communication.
Sketchbook Pro
Where my ideas first come to life—fast, fluid sketching that helps me think, explore, and iterate without friction.
Sketchbook Pro
Where my ideas first come to life—fast, fluid sketching that helps me think, explore, and iterate without friction.
Solidworks
My primary CAD tool for translating concepts into precise 3D forms, ready for refinement, validation, and real-world build.
Solidworks
My primary CAD tool for translating concepts into precise 3D forms, ready for refinement, validation, and real-world build.
Keyshot
My tool for transforming CAD into compelling visuals—using lighting, materials, and storytelling to communicate a product’s form, function, and narrative in a single frame.
Keyshot
My tool for transforming CAD into compelling visuals—using lighting, materials, and storytelling to communicate a product’s form, function, and narrative in a single frame.
Mid Journey
My go-to for crafting personalized graphic assets—using AI to create unique visuals that elevate the story, tone, and identity of a project.
Mid Journey
My go-to for crafting personalized graphic assets—using AI to create unique visuals that elevate the story, tone, and identity of a project.
Figma
The thinking space behind my digital work—Figma supports my process from research synthesis to UI clarity and refined presentation.
Figma
The thinking space behind my digital work—Figma supports my process from research synthesis to UI clarity and refined presentation.
Framer
Where design meets interaction. Framer lets me build responsive, expressive web experiences that feel alive.
Framer
Where design meets interaction. Framer lets me build responsive, expressive web experiences that feel alive.
Hi
Hi
Hi
Let's Connect
Whether you’re hiring, collaborating, or just curious—drop a message and let’s talk.