Kevin Hsieh

Product Design Principal @ SPAN

About Kevin Hsieh

Kevin Hsieh is a Product Design Principal with a strong background in user interface and user experience design, holding five patents in product design. He has worked for several notable companies, including Tesla Motors, Salesforce, and Apple Inc., and is currently employed at SPAN in San Francisco.

Current Role at SPAN

Kevin Hsieh serves as the Product Design Principal at SPAN, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on user-centric design principles to address specific user needs and challenges. His experience in product design enables him to lead projects that enhance user experience and functionality.

Professional Experience

Kevin Hsieh has a diverse background in product design, having held several significant positions. He worked at Tesla Motors as a Senior UI / UX Designer from 2011 to 2016, and later joined Lucid Motors as a Senior UI / UX Designer for a brief period in 2016. He also served as Head of UI / UX at Oh My Green from 2016 to 2018, and as Director of Product Design at Sonder Inc. from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Salesforce as Senior Manager - Product Design lasted from 2019 to 2021, and he was Director of Product Design at Realtor.com from 2022 to 2023.

Education and Expertise

Kevin Hsieh studied Graphic Design and Visual Communication at the University of California, Davis. He completed his secondary education at Palo Alto High School. His educational background supports his expertise in product design, particularly in creating user-centric solutions that address specific problems.

Patents and Design Philosophy

Kevin Hsieh holds five patents in the field of product design, reflecting his innovative contributions to the industry. He advocates for a design culture that emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning. His approach to design is centered on solving complex problems through creative thinking, guiding projects from initial concept to final execution.

Previous Roles and Contributions

Throughout his career, Kevin Hsieh has contributed to various organizations, including Apple Inc. as a UI / UX Designer from 2010 to 2011 and Juxt Interactive as Senior Art Director from 2009 to 2010. He also worked at Faraday Future as Head of UI / UX for 10 months in 2018 to 2019. His extensive experience across different companies has equipped him with a broad skill set in product design and user experience.

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