John Ferrigan
About John Ferrigan
John Ferrigan is a Sr. Product Designer at Veza in San Mateo, California, and an Angel Squad Member at Hustle Fund. He has extensive experience in product design, having worked at companies such as Riviera Partners, Trace Genomics, and Farmer's Business Network.
Professional Experience
John Ferrigan currently serves as a Sr. Product Designer at Veza in San Mateo, California. Prior to his current role, he was a contract designer at Veza from 2023 to 2024. He is also an Angel Squad Member at Hustle Fund. Ferrigan has held several notable positions, including Product Design Lead at Riviera Partners for three years, Senior Product Designer at Trace Genomics for eleven months, and the first Product Designer at Farmer's Business Network, Inc. for three years. His previous roles also include User Experience Designer at Extole, Experience Designer at Freelance, and Design Consultant at One Workplace.
Education and Expertise
John Ferrigan studied UX Design at Tradecraft in 2014. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, History, and Leadership from Gonzaga University and a Master's degree in Architecture from the University of Oregon. He also attended Palma School. These educational experiences equipped him with a diverse skill set, essential for his various roles in product and UX design.
Career in Product and UX Design
John Ferrigan has gained extensive experience in product and UX design throughout his career. At Riviera Partners, he utilized data models to surface relevant insights and match candidates with leadership roles. His tenure at Trace Genomics involved uncovering insights in the soil microbiome. At Farmer's Business Network, he developed tools to help farmers compete against agribusiness oligopolies. Additionally, he has integrated UX strategies into architectural designs for top companies in the Bay Area.
Publications and Presentations
John Ferrigan's work has been featured in publications such as Fast Company. He has also presented his research at the American Solar Energy Society's national conference, leveraging his expertise to contribute to the broader discussion in energy and design communities.