Matthew Bollen
About Matthew Bollen
Matthew Bollen is a Principal Product Designer at Hearst, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in product design, having held various roles at companies such as Leafly, NBBJ, and Alaska Airlines.
Work at Hearst
Matthew Bollen has been serving as Principal Product Designer at Hearst since 2023. His role is based in Seattle, Washington, and he operates in a hybrid work environment. In this position, he applies his extensive design experience to develop innovative product solutions that align with user needs and business objectives.
Previous Experience at Leafly
Prior to his current role, Matthew Bollen worked at Leafly for three years as Principal Product Designer from 2020 to 2023. He also held the position of Marketplace Design Lead at Leafly from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at Leafly involved leading design initiatives that enhanced user experience and engagement within the cannabis marketplace.
Background in Design
Matthew Bollen has a diverse background in design, having worked in various capacities since 1994. His early career included five years as a Retail Store Designer at NBBJ. He then co-founded A Bollen Design, where he worked as a Partner and Interior Architect for 12 years. This foundation in interior design has informed his approach to product design.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Bollen earned a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Colorado State University, completing his studies from 1989 to 1994. He possesses expertise in strategic upriver planning, which aids in developing product roadmaps and identifying new revenue streams. His skills also include ideation, storyboarding user scenarios, and usability testing.
Career Progression and Skills
Throughout his career, Matthew Bollen has held various design roles, including Senior Product Designer at Alaska Airlines and Senior UX/UI Designer at CDK Global. He has experience with major companies such as Amazon and Microsoft. His skills in usability testing and user-centric design solutions are critical to his work in product design.