Brendan Russo

Brand + Product

Designer

About

I am passionate about crafting digital experiences that are both beautiful and functional.

I'm a web-focused UX/UI and brand designer with 8+ years of experience shipping end-to-end digital experiences, from information architecture and interaction design through visual and brand systems. Most recently, I led design at Newsela, mentoring a small team while staying hands-on with craft. I'm now looking for my next full-time opportunity where I can bring that same mix of design leadership and hands-on execution.

Creative Direction

I set the creative and brand direction for a team's output: visual identity, design systems, and the point of view that keeps every touchpoint consistent and distinct.

UX/UI

I'm a formally trained UX/UI designer with years of experience in product and web design, where how something works matters as much as how it looks.

Web Design

I design and build brand-aligned web experiences directly in Figma and Webflow, working closely with engineering to ship polished, production-ready sites.