Patrick Mead
I’m a designer who keeps ending up with more roles, because people find out I can do more than design.
“Often…customer talk about how fantastic our Hub is and it is all thanks to him.
We’ve come farther in the last few years than we’ve ever thanks to him.”
— Chris Hernley, Teammate
Director of Product Integration & Data (Challenger/Richardson)
Featured Projects
Half-Cent Referendum Campaign
Product & UX
I figure out how people actually use something, then make it easier.
User research and usability testing · Information architecture · Prototyping and interaction design · Design systems · Accessibility
Brand & Creative
I make a brand look and sound like one thing everywhere.
Identity and art direction · Campaigns · Illustration and iconography · Data visualization · Motion, video, and sound
Leadership & Process
I set up how the work gets done, so the team keeps shipping.
Creative direction · Running creative teams · Kanban and agile workflows · Workshops with non-designers · Mentoring designers
Department MVP of the Year
Bit-Wizards
23 ADDY wins
including 5 Gold & 2 Judges’ Choice
American Advertising Federation
1st Place & Crowd Favorite
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“Patrick is a high-impact, trusted member of the team — we can do so much more because he’s here.”
— Gina Slesar, VP, Product, Challenger (supervisor)
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“Patrick masterfully mediated and bridged parties’ interests… and generally rescued the ‘vibes’ of the meeting while keeping momentum going.”
— Peter J Moreno, Group Product Manager, Challenger (peer)
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“I really appreciate how Patrick gives me the space to speak up and take ownership of projects. It makes me feel trusted and confident in my contributions.”
— Nelida Chavez, Graphic Designer (direct report)