I’m Ollie de Kretser, a product designer with 5 years of experience based in Maine, US. Most recently focusing on web projects and the web design system at EasyPark.
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I’m a product designer with a background in journalism and a focus on clearly articulating decisions. Working cross-functionally to define problems, ideate on solutions and craft designs that deliver value to users.
Currently focused on learning and side projects as I recently moved to the US and looking for my next role.
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Jan 2025 to Now
I recently migrated to Maine to be with my wife and while searching for my next opportunity I'm using my free time to learn all I can, primarily about AI in product design. I'm also working on a few side projects to help keep my design muscles in shape.
Most recently I worked as a product designer at EasyPark.
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Prior to that I was a UX designer at PARK NOW (which was acquired by EasyPark).
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I got my taste for UX while working as a digital designer at my parents' design consultancy.
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I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Brunel University of London.
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Currently focused on learning and side projects as I recently moved to the US and looking for my next role.
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Jan 2025 to Now
I recently migrated to Maine to be with my wife and while searching for my next opportunity I'm using my free time to learn all I can, primarily about AI in product design. I'm also working on a few side projects to help keep my design muscles in shape.
Most recently I worked as a product designer at EasyPark.
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Prior to that I was a UX designer at PARK NOW (which was acquired by EasyPark).
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I got my taste for UX while working as a digital designer at my parents' design consultancy.
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I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Brunel University of London.
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Currently focused on learning and side projects as I recently moved to the US and looking for my next role.
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Jan 2025 to Now
I recently migrated to Maine to be with my wife and while searching for my next opportunity I'm using my free time to learn all I can, primarily about AI in product design. I'm also working on a few side projects to help keep my design muscles in shape.
Most recently I worked as a product designer at EasyPark.
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Prior to that I was a UX designer at PARK NOW (which was acquired by EasyPark).
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I got my taste for UX while working as a digital designer at my parents' design consultancy.
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I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Brunel University of London.
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About me
I recently moved from the UK to Maine, US to live with my wife. It's been a bit of a culture shock but I'm quickly getting used to it. I love the natural beauty of Maine and I'm excited to start visiting as many amazing places across the country as I can.
Summer ‘24 on a hike somewhere near Camden, ME
Summer ‘24 on a hike somewhere near Camden, ME
Summer ‘24 on a hike somewhere near Camden, ME
Playing
Elden Ring Nightreign
Playing
Elden Ring Nightreign
Playing
Elden Ring Nightreign
Learning to master
Focaccia
Learning to master
Focaccia
Learning to master
Focaccia
Roleplaying in D&D as
Rolan, Level 8 Wood Elf Ranger
Roleplaying in D&D as
Rolan, Level 8 Wood Elf Ranger
Roleplaying in D&D as
Rolan, Level 8 Wood Elf Ranger
Slowly reading
Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
Slowly reading
Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
Slowly reading
Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
Listening on repeat to
American Motor Sports by Bilmuri
Listening on repeat to
American Motor Sports by Bilmuri
Listening on repeat to
American Motor Sports by Bilmuri
Picking back up
Drumming
Picking back up
Drumming
Picking back up
Drumming