Abe Poultridge
About Abe Poultridge
Abe Poultridge is a UX Designer at Blink in Seattle, Washington, with a background in product design, freelance design, and animation.
Current Position at Blink
Abe Poultridge currently works as a UX Designer at Blink, a role he has held since 2021. Located in Seattle, Washington, his work involves designing user experiences for a variety of digital platforms. His experience in UX design plays a crucial role in enhancing the usability and accessibility of products developed by Blink.
Past Work at Locus Analytics
Prior to joining Blink, Abe Poultridge worked as a Product Designer at Locus Analytics from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure in the New York City Metropolitan Area, he was responsible for developing product designs that helped streamline data analytics tools and interfaces, contributing to better decision-making processes for the company's clients.
Freelance Design and Animation
Abe Poultridge has extensive experience working as a freelancer. Between 2017 and 2019, he freelanced as an animator and between 2018 and 2019, he also freelanced as a designer in the Greater New York City Area. During this period, he took on various projects ranging from illustration to animation, providing him with invaluable hands-on experience in both fields.
Educational Background
Abe Poultridge earned a Bachelor of Design in Interaction Design from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. Here, he developed his foundational skills in interaction design, which have been critical to his professional development. He was also involved in creative projects such as working with TEDxUofW as a graphic designer and The Daily of the University of Washington as an illustrator.
Additional Interests and Projects
Outside of his professional career, Abe Poultridge enjoys a variety of activities that contribute to his creative outlook. He is an avid biker and enjoys biking around the city. He is also passionate about making art, playing music, and experimenting with combining leftovers into new dishes. Additionally, Abe has helped design tools for local governments to understand their communities’ economic and industrial makeup.