About me

About me

Beyond the portfolio

A few tidbits about me - the devil's in the details 👀

Hey there 👋

I’m passionate about designing products that work so users don’t have to. Over the past 3.5 years, I've led and implemented projects for 64+ million users. Starting as the Founding Product Designer, then promoted to Lead Designer after 90 days in a 30-year-old org, I set up processes to stimulate growth and scale the UX team’s impact. I adapt to consistently achieve success, connect seemingly unrelated things to design effective solutions, and train new designers.


Outside of the office I co-founded a UX community, mentor designers, and stay in touch with the design community's conversations as a way to educate myself on improved strategies, methods, and updated information.


Outside of work you'll find me trying new things and experiences, traveling around the world, writing, reading, listening to podcasts (since before it became trendy;)), dabbling in guitar, and hanging out with friends and family.

I’m passionate about designing products that work so users don’t have to. Over the past 3.5 years, I've led and implemented projects for 64+ million users. Starting as the Founding Product Designer, then promoted to Lead Designer after 90 days in a 30-year-old org, I set up processes to stimulate growth and scale the UX team’s impact. I adapt to consistently achieve success, connect seemingly unrelated things to design effective solutions, and train new designers.


Outside of the office I co-founded a UX community, mentor designers, and stay in touch with the design community's conversations as a way to educate myself on improved strategies, methods, and updated information.


Outside of work you'll find me trying new things and experiences, traveling around the world, writing, reading, listening to podcasts (since before it became trendy;)), dabbling in guitar, and hanging out with friends and family.

I’m passionate about designing products that work so users don’t have to. Over the past 3.5 years, I've led and implemented projects for 64+ million users. Starting as the Founding Product Designer, then promoted to Lead Designer after 90 days in a 30-year-old org, I set up processes to stimulate growth and scale the UX team’s impact. I adapt to consistently achieve success, connect seemingly unrelated things to design effective solutions, and train new designers.


Outside of the office I co-founded a UX community, mentor designers, and stay in touch with the design community's conversations as a way to educate myself on improved strategies, methods, and updated information.


Outside of work you'll find me trying new things and experiences, traveling around the world, writing, reading, listening to podcasts (since before it became trendy;)), dabbling in guitar, and hanging out with friends and family.

I’m passionate about designing products that work so users don’t have to. Over the past 3.5 years, I've led and implemented projects for 64+ million users. Starting as the Founding Product Designer, then promoted to Lead Designer after 90 days in a 30-year-old org, I set up processes to stimulate growth and scale the UX team’s impact. I adapt to consistently achieve success, connect seemingly unrelated things to design effective solutions, and train new designers.


Outside of the office I co-founded a UX community, mentor designers, and stay in touch with the design community's conversations as a way to educate myself on improved strategies, methods, and updated information.


Outside of work you'll find me trying new things and experiences, traveling around the world, writing, reading, listening to podcasts (since before it became trendy;)), dabbling in guitar, and hanging out with friends and family.

Hi, my name is Rochel 👋

300+

students + mentees

Helping others move forward on their journey, brings me joy and is a fulfilling way to scale my impact. Aside for speaking with people who reach out, I also:

  • Volunteer on ADPList.

  • Mentor students while consulting on the curriculum for Design Alive.

  • Facilitate and provide mentorship in design feedback sessions with Designlab UX Academy.

21

countries + counting

Whether it's cliff-jumping in Thailand, doing a 2 day volcano hike in Guatemala, or exploring architecture in Barcelona, I love experiencing new cultures, broadening my horizons, and bringing new understanding to my every day life.

  • Norway

  • Spain

  • Switzerland

  • Germany

  • Italy

  • Czech-Republic

  • Morocco

  • Thailand

  • Hong Kong

  • Sweden

  • France

  • Portugal

  • Hungary

  • Austria

  • Guatemala

  • Amsterdam

  • Israel

  • Nicaragua

  • Mexico

  • Canada

  • United States

300+

students + mentees

Helping others move forward on their journey, brings me joy and is a fulfilling way to scale my impact. Aside for speaking with people who reach out, I also:

- Volunteer on ADPList.
- Mentor
students while consulting on the curriculum for Design Alive.
- Facilitate design feedback sessions with Designlab UX Academy.

21

countries + counting

Whether it's cliff-jumping in Thailand, doing a 2 day volcano hike in Guatemala, or exploring the architecture of Barcelona, I love experiencing new cultures, broadening my horizons, and bringing new understanding to my every day life.

  • Norway

  • Spain

  • Switzerland

  • Germany

  • Italy

  • Czech-Republic

  • Morocco

  • Thailand

  • Hong Kong

  • Sweden

  • France

  • Portugal

  • Hungary

  • Austria

  • Guatemala

  • Amsterdam

  • Israel

  • Nicaragua

  • Mexico

  • Canada

  • United States

21

countries + counting

Whether it's cliff-jumping in Thailand, doing a 2 day volcano hike in Guatemala, or exploring the architecture of Barcelona, I love experiencing new cultures, broadening my horizons, and bringing new understanding to my every day life.

  • Norway

  • Spain

  • Switzerland

  • Germany

  • Italy

  • Czech-Republic

  • Morocco

  • Thailand

  • Hong Kong

  • Sweden

  • France

  • Portugal

  • Hungary

  • Austria

  • Guatemala

  • Amsterdam

  • Israel

  • Nicaragua

  • Mexico

  • Canada

  • United States

21

countries + counting

Whether it's cliff-jumping in Thailand, doing a 2 day volcano hike in Guatemala, or exploring the architecture of Barcelona, I love experiencing new cultures, broadening my horizons, and bringing new understanding to my every day life.

  • Norway

  • Spain

  • Switzerland

  • Germany

  • Italy

  • Czech-Republic

  • Morocco

  • Thailand

  • Hong Kong

  • Sweden

  • France

  • Portugal

  • Hungary

  • Austria

  • Guatemala

  • Amsterdam

  • Israel

  • Nicaragua

  • Mexico

  • Canada

  • United States

64M+

users

The products I've worked on have an international impact and cater to users in LTR and RTL languages.

64M+

users

The products I've worked on have an international impact and cater to users in LTR and RTL languages.

64M+

users

The products I've worked on have an international impact and cater to users in LTR and RTL languages.

300+

students + mentees

Helping others move forward on their journey, brings me joy and is a fulfilling way to scale my impact. Aside for speaking with people who reach out, I also:

- Volunteer on ADPList.
- Mentor
students while consulting on the curriculum for Design Alive.
- Facilitate design feedback sessions with Designlab UX Academy.

300+

students + mentees

Helping others move forward on their journey, brings me joy and is a fulfilling way to scale my impact. Aside for speaking with people who reach out, I also:

- Volunteer on ADPList.
- Mentor
students while consulting on the curriculum for Design Alive.
- Facilitate design feedback sessions with Designlab UX Academy.

21

countries + counting

Whether it's cliff-jumping in Thailand, doing a 2 day volcano hike in Guatemala, or exploring the architecture of Barcelona, I love experiencing new cultures, broadening my horizons, and bringing new understanding to my every day life.

  • Norway

  • Spain

  • Switzerland

  • Germany

  • Italy

  • Czech-Republic

  • Morocco

  • Thailand

  • Hong Kong

  • Sweden

  • France

  • Portugal

  • Hungary

  • Austria

  • Guatemala

  • Amsterdam

  • Israel

  • Nicaragua

  • Mexico

  • Canada

  • United States

21

countries + counting

Whether it's cliff-jumping in Thailand, doing a 2 day volcano hike in Guatemala, or exploring the architecture of Barcelona, I love experiencing new cultures, broadening my horizons, and bringing new understanding to my every day life.

  • Norway

  • Spain

  • Switzerland

  • Germany

  • Italy

  • Czech-Republic

  • Morocco

  • Thailand

  • Hong Kong

  • Sweden

  • France

  • Portugal

  • Hungary

  • Austria

  • Guatemala

  • Amsterdam

  • Israel

  • Nicaragua

  • Mexico

  • Canada

  • United States

64+

million users

The products I've worked on have an international impact and cater to users in LTR and RTL languages.

64+

million users

The products I've worked on have an international impact and cater to users in LTR and RTL languages.

My toolkit
  • Dovetail logo

My toolkit
  • Dovetail logo

My toolkit
  • Dovetail logo

My toolkit
  • Dovetail logo

Other interests

Achievements + Interests

I'm a serial dabbler with many interests and always curious to try something new.

Here are a few.

64+ members

Co-founded a group for women in UX, fostering a tight-knit community with members across the globe.

64+ members

Co-founded a group for women in UX, fostering a tight-knit community with members across the globe.

Hackathon panelist

Spoke on a panel at a full day hackathon for Women in Tech with Code Kevudah.

Hackathon panelist

Spoke on a panel at a full day hackathon for Women in Tech with Code Kevudah.

Acoustic guitar

I enjoy strumming rhythms, picking fingerstyle, but bar chords are still beyond me.

Acoustic guitar

I enjoy strumming rhythms, picking fingerstyle, but bar chords are still beyond me.

Podcast guest

Joined Samelogic to discuss designing with intention, thriving with constraints, cross- functional collaboration, and more.

Podcast guest

Joined Samelogic to discuss designing with intention, thriving with constraints, cross- functional collaboration, and more.

Writing + drawing

Poetic or making a point, I enjoy communicating thoughts through written word and drawing from images or objects around me.

Writing + drawing

Poetic or making a point, I enjoy communicating thoughts through written word and drawing from images or objects around me.

Podcast host

Joined Kfactor to research, recruit, and interview entrepreneurs in recorded and live audiences.

Podcast host

Joined Kfactor to research, recruit, and interview entrepreneurs in recorded and live audiences.

© Rochel Polter 2024. All rights reserved.

© Rochel Polter 2024. All rights reserved.

© Rochel Polter 2024. All rights reserved.

© Rochel Polter 2024. All rights reserved.