I'm a leader, principal designer, and Canadian expat known for my positive attitude, ability to create and ship products, and keeping colleagues unstuck.
I bring deep, multi-disciplinary experience up and down the stack, from leadership and strategy to systems and pixels.
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A Brief History
Currently I'm running my own product design studio, Wander. Most recently, I was Design Lead at Meta where I incubated teams and products. Prior to that, I was VP of Product at Onehub where I built a profitable business, shipped beloved products, and led happy teams. Earlier, I worked at Likewise where I established their web presence which led to a successful exit. I ran a freelance design company for a decade. I was co-host of the Chips & Bits podcast.
As a Leader
A steady beacon gently guiding people towards a successful completion of whatever the task may be.
Chris Albrecht
I grow businesses, lead effective teams, and cultivate ethos worth caring about. I put people first, build harmonious relationships, and lead with empathy. My leadership style has been described as a "unique brand of radical candor". I foster autonomy, thoughtfulness, and transparency amongst my teams. I am always mentoring.
As a Designer
One of the most influential figures in my design career and the most technical designer I know.
Karsten Rowe
I own products and design end-to-end, from strategy down to the very last pixel. I'm a craftsman and full stack designer who loves to ship. I advocate for web standards and accessibility. I work mobile-first with a responsive mindset. I obsess over tiny details, nudging closer to perfection with each version I release to the world. I am always learning.
My Interests
I prioritize opportunities to work on things that uplift and empower people. I love using design and technology to bring things to life. I enjoy trying new things and working outside of my comfort zone. I'm passionate about team building, mentorship, design systems, and emerging technologies. I care deeply about video games, music, politics, healthcare, and education. Ideally, I'm working on a magical combination of the above.
This Site
Hand-crafted HTML & SCSS. View my source code. Compiled and deployed via Parcel. Hosted on GitHub Pages.