“There is no reason that function should not be beautiful. In fact, beauty usually makes it more effective.” - Spock

An award winning design director and creative director.

With 15+ years of experience, I design digital products, branded omni-channel experiences and lead the teams that build them, with a focus on enterprise platforms and consumer engagement where business logic, user behavior, data dimensions, scalability , adoption and craft have to land in the same place.


My work spans Product and UX/UI design, Brand experience, Creative direction, and Design leadership across startups, agencies, and Fortune 500 organizations. The through-line is vision translated into something usable, durable, and valuable.



Vision / Strategy • Research • Product Design, UX/UI Design • Creative/Art Direction • Leadership • Communication • Product Management • Graphic Design

With 15+ years of experience, I design digital products, omni-channel experiences and lead the teams that build them, with a focus on enterprise platforms, and consumer engagement where business logic, user behavior, data dimensions, scalability , adoption and craft have to land in the same place.


My work spans Product and UX/UI design, Brand experience, Creative direction, and Design leadership across startups, agencies, and Fortune 500 organizations. The through-line is vision translated into something usable, durable, and valuable.



Vision / Strategy • Research • Product Design, UX/UI Design • Creative/Art Direction • Leadership • Communication • Product Management • Graphic Design

$50M+

in Revenue & Capital

4.7-8⭑

Avg App Store Ratings

100%

Onboarding Rates

620%↑

Engagement Lift

100%

Covid Staff Retention

$50M+

in Revenue & Capital

4.7-8⭑

Avg App Store Ratings

100%

Onboarding Rates

620%↑

Engagement Lift

100%

Covid Staff Retention

OG from Wisconsin, I have lived and worked in Chicago, Toronto, Milwaukee, New Orleans, NYC and currently in LA (15 years.)

I practice the ancient art of Zen & Siedo Budo, training of body, mind and spirit to work together. I apply this approach to my career and are the foundation to my core principals.

1 - Be of Service
2 - Always be Actively Curious & Learning
3 - Be Sincere & Thoughtful in Your Actions

Throughout my career I have translated my experience in the theatre to design.

I am a master student at The Groundlings, former conservatory member at Second City, write for Bootcamp/UX Pros; and a Cohort member of NBCU AI, Women in Tech and The Poynter Institute.

• Yes, And
• Active listening
• Pivot nimbly in the unknown
• partnered collaboration
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ux/ui
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bio

I was the first design leader for L.A. Times (2018) and pivotal design executive at Food52 (2022) the as they moved through transformative change.

Prior, I have designed and developed a 120K sq. ft. Science & Technology Museum, UX for STEM+ education, including the Les Paul House of Sound, Reiman Aquarium and Clean Air Trek. Launched AR/VR OTT products for the live broadcast of the Olympics; led brand experience at Kohl’s and at a RAPP LA specializing in social/community, content/media and e-comm.

Currently I am a founder of a STLR Studio working with start-ups, agencies and mission-based tech, crafting brand and user-first vision, growth strategy, and market impact.

With 15+ years of experience, I design digital products, omni-channel experiences and lead the teams that build them, with a focus on enterprise platforms, and consumer engagement where business logic, user behavior, data dimensions, scalability , adoption and craft have to land in the same place.


My work spans Product and UX/UI design, Brand experience, Creative direction, and Design leadership across startups, agencies, and Fortune 500 organizations. The through-line is vision translated into something usable, durable, and valuable.



Vision / Strategy • Research • Product Design, UX/UI Design • Creative/Art Direction • Leadership • Communication • Product Management • Graphic Design

education

Graduated from Carroll University with a BA in Theatre, Art and Film.
Interactive Design Foundation Certifications (3)
ExperiencePoint / IDEO, Design Thinking
Apple

The Groundlings, masters student
Second City, conservatory member
Upright Citizens Brigade
Comedy Sports

With 15+ years of experience, I design digital products, omni-channel experiences and lead the teams that build them, with a focus on enterprise platforms, and consumer engagement where business logic, user behavior, data dimensions, scalability , adoption and craft have to land in the same place.


My work spans Product and UX/UI design, Brand experience, Creative direction, and Design leadership across startups, agencies, and Fortune 500 organizations. The through-line is vision translated into something usable, durable, and valuable.



Vision / Strategy • Research • Product Design, UX/UI Design • Creative/Art Direction • Leadership • Communication • Product Management • Graphic Design

other

I write for Bootcamp/UX Pros; and a Cohort member of NBCU AI, Women in Tech and The Poynter Institute. I have spoken about design + advertising (Marquette University, WIT, AGIA), and teach how to develop a Personal User Manual for the wellness sector.

I have been featured in CommArts, won multiple awards for my work in advertising, exhibits and website; and held an artist in residence at TED-X.

With 15+ years of experience, I design digital products, omni-channel experiences and lead the teams that build them, with a focus on enterprise platforms, and consumer engagement where business logic, user behavior, data dimensions, scalability , adoption and craft have to land in the same place.


My work spans Product and UX/UI design, Brand experience, Creative direction, and Design leadership across startups, agencies, and Fortune 500 organizations. The through-line is vision translated into something usable, durable, and valuable.



Vision / Strategy • Research • Product Design, UX/UI Design • Creative/Art Direction • Leadership • Communication • Product Management • Graphic Design
“Do what I do. Hold on tight and pretend it's a plan” - Dr. Who
“There is no reason that function should not be beautiful. In fact, beauty usually makes it more effective.” - Spock
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2026© wren bach design studio & portfolio
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“There is no reason that function should not be beautiful. In fact, beauty usually makes it more effective.” - Spock
cv
linked in
2026© wren bach design studio & portfolio
available for projects / for hire
“There is no reason that function should not be beautiful.
In fact, beauty usually makes it more effective.” - Spock
cv
linked in
2026© wren bach design studio & portfolio
available for projects / for hire
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about
wren bach design studio & portfolio
available for projects / for hire
stlr studio
about
wren bach design studio & portfolio