Melvin Hogan
4.5
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Studied at Kansas City Art Institute
Works at Association of American Medical Colleges
Not currently taking new clients
Work Experience
Sr Product Designer, Design System
Association of American Medical Colleges
April 2022 - Present
Helping AAMC mature their design system into an org-wide asset, not just a UI library. When I joined, AAMC had a solid foundation—but lacked the bandwidth to evolve it into a scalable, strategic tool. What I brought in: Developed complex, reusable components with clear documentation Built and executed a long-term design system roadmap Advocated cross-functional adoption through internal evangelization Evangelized tools like Storybook, TailwindCSS, and design tokenization Result: → Org-wide adoption of the design system, leading to faster builds, better alignment, and reduced design debt Still embedded with the team to expand system impact and scale best practices across products. Design Thinking, Adobe Creative Suite and +3 skills
Product Design Mentor
Design Lab
January 2022 - Present
Coaching the next wave of product designers to master systems, accessibility, and design thinking. I’ve mentored 300+ aspiring and mid-career designers across disciplines—bridging the gap between design education and practical, system-level expertise. What I focus on: Advanced Figma workflows and component architecture Accessibility, usability, and inclusive product design Design thinking facilitation and team training Custom course development and mentorship design Impact: Mentees frequently report how easily they can now teach, apply, and scale what they’ve learned—making them stronger collaborators, leaders, and advocates inside their teams. Design Thinking, Adobe Creative Suite and +2 skills
User Experience Lead
Jensen Precast
March 2021 - March 2022
Redesigned core operational and digital experiences for a legacy logistics leader. Led UX initiatives to modernize Jensen’s internal dispatch platform and public-facing web presence. Key Initiatives: Conducted on-site shadowing and in-depth user interviews with dispatch and ops teams Ran taxonomy workshops to align content structure across departments Prototyped a new dispatching system grounded in real workflows and usability insights Developed a design system and internal UX education for consistency and scalability Results: → 30% increase in on-time dispatches via redesigned internal tools → Streamlined ordering process for customers → Corporate website redesign was widely praised by internal teams and external partners User Experience (UX), Front-End Development and +5 skills
Principal
MEH Consulting
September 2020 - Present
Helping organizations shift from outdated workflows to unified, AI-powered design operations. I work with teams to integrate design and AI into their core workflows—not as a service layer, but as a strategic mindset embedded across teams. Key Outcomes: Helped AAMC evolve from a static system to a flexible, collaborative design ecosystem Redesigned Jensen Precast’s dispatching software → Result: 30% increase in on-time dispatches How I work: Embed with internal teams when needed Build systems that outlive my engagement Focus on adoption, not just assets Let me know if you'd like a quick review of your design systems or AI adoption plans: https://www.melvinhogan.com Design Thinking, Prompt Engineering and +4 skills
Director of Product & Design
C2FO
December 2013 - September 2020
First Director of Product Design at C2FO — built the function, the team, and the mindset from the ground up. Joined as an early hire and played a critical role in defining both the company’s product vision and internal design culture. Key Contributions: Oversaw the creation and evolution of the C2FO receivables marketplace—core to the company’s fintech offering Led design of the company’s first lending product Hired C2FO’s first Product Designer and collaborated on the hiring of its first Chief Product Officer Directed all marketing creative until the hiring of dedicated team members Helped secure SoftBank’s Series C investment through product vision and design leadership Organizational Impact: Evangelized design thinking org-wide, leading a paradigm shift in how teams solved problems Introduced Slack as a company-wide communication platform Led first internal Google Design Sprints, setting a blueprint for iterative product development Increased adoption and reduced support load by improving product usability Hosted UXPA events in-house → elevated C2FO’s design reputation and attracted top-tier talent Design Thinking, Adobe Creative Suite and +2 skills
Education
Kansas City Art Institute
BFA, Graphic Design
1996 - 2000
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