Blake Hudelson
About Blake Hudelson
Blake Hudelson is a Co-Founder and Chief Design Officer at BoomPop, where he has significantly influenced the design strategy since 2020. He also serves as a founding member at Hampton and an advisor at Zypsy, contributing to various initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Work at BoomPop
Blake Hudelson serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Design Officer at BoomPop, a role he has held since 2020. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he has played a crucial part in shaping the design strategy of the company since its inception. Hudelson has been instrumental in creating a highly vetted membership community for entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs. His efforts focus on fostering a collaborative environment through various community initiatives, enhancing the overall experience for members.
Current Roles and Advisory Positions
In addition to his role at BoomPop, Blake Hudelson is a Founding Member at Hampton since 2022 and serves as an Advisor at Zypsy, also starting in 2022. He co-founded Architechie in 2015, where he continues to contribute. His diverse roles reflect his commitment to supporting innovative projects and organizations within the design and entrepreneurial sectors.
Education and Expertise
Blake Hudelson holds a Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) from California College of the Arts, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in City & Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo between 2004 and 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in design and strategy, particularly in his current positions.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current roles, Blake Hudelson gained extensive experience in product design and strategy. He worked at Google as part of the Product Design & Strategy team at Google ATAP from 2017 to 2019. He also held the position of Lead Product Designer at Method from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he served as a Launcher and Entrepreneur in Residence at Atomic from 2020 to 2021, and as a Designer at Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) from 2014 to 2015.
Teaching and Mentorship
Blake Hudelson has been a Senior Adjunct Professor at California College of the Arts since 2017. In this role, he shares his expertise in design and architecture with students, contributing to their education and professional development. His involvement in academia reflects his commitment to fostering the next generation of designers and entrepreneurs.