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Alex Kauffman is a product designer focused on accessibility for teams who give a damn.
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Experiments and writing that explore new directions in systems, tools, and product design.
DEAF CREATIVES—6 WAYS AGENCIES CAN CREATE ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS
AdAge - 3 min read
Hook Agency highlights six key insights from Alex Kauffman's article published in AdAge.
Hook Article - 1 min read
Utilizing Figma's variable feature for displaying ads to help reduce production time.
LinkedIn - 1 min read
After several years in fast-paced agencies, I’m moving toward product teams to shape tools beyond asset delivery. I ship visuals, accessibility, and front-end work, with a focus on clarity, interaction, and long-term thinking.
About
Alex Kauffman is a product designer focused on clarity, interaction, and systems thinking. With a BFA in New Media Design from RIT, he blends creative direction and systems logic to build tools that support thoughtful, long-term growth.
His work is driven by building accessible, impact-focused products. He’s particularly interested in teams like Microsoft’s Xbox Accessibility group and platforms such as Toast that make everyday interactions more inclusive.
Outside of design, Alex is getting into motocross (MX). He also enjoys traveling, meeting new people, and trying unfamiliar things, always chasing experiences that expand perspective.
Skills
- Interaction Design
- Feature Scoping
- Prototyping & Wireframing
- Visual Design
- Accessibility Design
- Python, SQL
- HTML/CSS
- JavaScript
- Git / GitHub
- Agile Workflow
- Collaboration
- Systems Thinking
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts,
New
Media
Design
GPA: 3.69/4 - Magna Cum Laude
Interests
- MedTech & Human Factors
- Accessibility
- Product Design