Nate Grubbs

 UX & Product Design Lead

Fusing creativity, empathy, and practical insight, I design compelling experiences for global brands and mission-critical environments.

My skills include:
UX/UI, visual and motion design, writing, creative direction and narrative strategy

Commercial
Space Station

Designing mission-critical software for astronauts and Mission Control, and setting the foundation for a future digital ecosystem.

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Starbucks Pro
Design System

Creating a cohesive interaction and visual system for in-store equipment.

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Overland AI

Designing human control and oversight for autonomous off-road systems.

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IFEC Handset

Using rapid prototyping to shape next-generation in-flight hardware interactions.

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Managing IoT at Starbucks

Providing operational visibility into in-store connected devices at a national scale.

X-37B Innovation Video

Translating a highly classified aerospace program into a public-facing narrative.

Philips Television

Defining a motion system that reinforces clarity and ease of use for consumer televisions.

Self-Checkout for Albert Heijn

Holland’s largest supermarket, Albert Heijn needed an update to their self-checkout.

Design Reel

Products and services sometimes need a little explaining — to which I apply my skills in writing, storyboarding, and animation.