About · Chris Kidd

A strategic UX leader building at enterprise scale.

15+ years driving enterprise-wide UX innovation, scaling high-impact design teams, and delivering solutions used by millions of people worldwide.

I've built and led teams to deliver innovative solutions for 80+ products for major corporations and organizations — including Amazon, T. Rowe Price, The Wendy's Company, Under Armour, Exelon Corporation, DeWalt, and AOL.

Chris and family
15+
Years leading UX
80+
Products shipped
Millions
Of users worldwide
8
Industries shaped
How I work

I specialize in 0-to-1 product design, pairing user research with modern AI workflows to build scalable, end-to-end systems. I bridge complex logic and intuitive UI, crafting frictionless experiences that account for every detail, flow, and edge case.

I love guiding a product from a raw idea into a fully realized system, tackling tough usability challenges along the way. I make complex interactions feel effortless, engaging, and grounded in modern design paradigms, transforming ambitious concepts into scalable, modern products people love to use.

Off the clock

I live in the Baltimore–Washington area with my wife and two children. I'm a strong believer in UX education, having taught a master's-level course at the Maryland Institute College of Art. I enjoy getting outdoors and camping, hitting the beach, or finding a nearby trail. When I'm not with friends and family, you'll find me playing video games or reading science fiction.

Knowledge & Expertise

UX Tools

SubframeClaude DesignFigmaFigJamMiroSketchAxure

Applications

MobileWebDesktopAI

Design

Vibe codingPrototypingProduct designZero-to-oneDesign thinkingInformation architectureUser flowsJourney mapsPersonasScenariosUser storiesDesign systemsAccessibilityRequirement definition

Leadership

UX strategyProcess definitionTeam managementClient engagementStakeholder alignmentMentorEducator

Communication

Cross-functional collaborationUX reviewsWorkshopsDeliverable presentations

Research & Testing

InterviewsFocus groupsSurveysCard sortingTree testingUsability testing
Education
2012
M.S. Human-Centered Computing
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
2009
B.A. Communication Arts — Journalism & Public Relations
Salisbury University
Let's build something people trust.

Open to staff/principal and leadership design roles, and select advisory work.