About Me
Creativity is a mind set free.
I design thoughtful experiences and build products that work in the real world.
Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.
I’m a product designer and engineer with 12+ years of experience turning complex problems into intuitive digital experiences. I work at the intersection of design, technology, and strategy, helping teams move from early ideas to products that are useful, scalable, and enjoyable to use.
My approach goes beyond how a product looks. I care about how it works, why it matters, and what it takes to bring it to life. From research and information architecture to interaction design, prototyping, and implementation, I enjoy connecting the dots between user needs, technical possibilities, and business goals.
Throughout my career, I’ve partnered with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to shape product direction, simplify complex workflows, and bring ideas to market. My engineering background helps me think beyond the design file, anticipate implementation challenges, and collaborate closely with developers to create experiences that work as well in practice as they do in a prototype.
I’m especially drawn to products that make complicated things feel simple. Whether I’m exploring a new concept, refining an existing experience, or building something from the ground up, I aim to bring clarity to complexity and create products people genuinely enjoy using.
What I bring to the table
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Product thinking & UX strategy
Turning ambiguous problems into clear product direction.
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Research & discovery
Understanding user needs, evaluating assumptions, and identifying opportunities.
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Interaction & visual design
Creating intuitive workflows, thoughtful interfaces, and high-fidelity prototypes.
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Information architecture
Organizing complex systems into experiences that feel natural and easy to navigate.
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Prototyping & validation
Exploring ideas, testing concepts, and refining solutions before and after launch.
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Design systems & collaboration
Building consistency across products and working closely with engineering and product teams.
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Design-to-development execution
Bridging the gap between a design concept and a working product.
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AI & engineering
Designing AI-powered experiences and building with AI-assisted, agent-based workflows, backed by a software engineering degree.
Beyond the screen
When I’m not designing, coding, or exploring a new idea, you’ll probably find me gaming, playing soccer, pickleball, or ping pong, hiking somewhere outdoors, or experimenting in the kitchen. I’ve always enjoyed figuring out how things work, whether that means breaking down a complex product problem or trying to perfect a new recipe.
- gaming
- soccer
- pickleball
- ping pong
- hiking
- the kitchen
At heart, I’m a builder. I enjoy asking questions, challenging assumptions, and turning ideas into something real.
Let's build something real.
Available for full-time roles, contract work, and design advisory. Based in Atlanta, open to remote.
manuel.odhe@gmail.com