Welcome.
I'm a UX and Product leader based in Seattle, Washington. With 15+ years of experience as a designer, my journey began with a unique foundation in journalism.
I'm a UX and Product leader based in Seattle, Washington. With 15+ years of experience as a designer, my journey began with a unique foundation in journalism.
Selected Works
Work that reflects how I think, lead, and deliver. Every project tackles a different kind of challenge.
Work that reflects how I think, lead, and deliver. Every project tackles a different kind of challenge.
Strategy
Design without strategy is just decoration. My approach is grounded in empathy and adaptability, connecting user needs with business goals.
UX Design
Crafting scalable, user-centered experiences that simplify complexity.
01
UX Research
Uncovering insights that shape product direction, clarify user needs, and guide strategic decisions.
02
Content Strategy
Cultivating dynamic content ecosystems where every piece blossoms into meaningful audience connections.
03
Design Leadership
Partnering with stakeholders to drive alignment, mentor teams, and connect design decisions to measurable impact.
04
About Me
Pamela Hardy
From journalism to UX, my path has always centered on clarity and communication. My experience across various roles and industries has sharpened my ability to align design with business strategy.
From journalism to UX, my path has always centered on clarity and communication. My experience across various roles and industries has sharpened my ability to align design with business strategy.
Lead UX/Product Designer
Varies Companies
2007 - Present
Senior UI/UX Designer
Photon
2021-2022
Staff Product Designer
Chewy
2021
Senior Product Designer
American Family Insurance
2020 - 2021
Senior Analyst, UX Design
LiveArea
2020
Senior UX Designer
Nordstrom
2018-2019
Lead UX Designer
Boeing
2018
UX Consultant
Slalom
2016-2017
Lead UX/Product Designer
Varies Companies
2007 - Present
Senior UI/UX Designer
Photon
2021-2022
Staff Product Designer
Chewy
2021
Senior Product Designer
American Family Insurance
2020 - 2021
Senior Analyst, UX Design
LiveArea
2020
Senior UX Designer
Nordstrom
2018-2019
Lead UX Designer
Boeing
2018
UX Consultant
Slalom
2016-2017
Mentorship
I help emerging designers build stronger portfolios, tell better stories, and grow into thoughtful contributors.
Mentorship
I help emerging designers build stronger portfolios, tell better stories, and grow into thoughtful contributors.
I met Pamela through IterateUX's mentorship program. She was incredibly real and helpful, asking thought provoking questions from the get go. When reviewing my portfolio, she was very clear, voicing her thoughts as she went through it and giving me many great insights on how to improve. I appreciated that she took the time to explain why things worked or didn't work in an understandable way.
Daniel Foong
UX/Product Designer
I met Pamela through the IterateUX Discord community - she very kindly took the time to review my design portfolio and gave me several useful suggestions for improvement. She also shared some other portfolio links with me for inspiration while explaining what made them more effective. It was very helpful to get her feedback and input as a designer - I really appreciated her insightful advice and guidance!
Sophia Ye
Product Designer & Engineer | Cofounder & CTO @ Levra Labs | Building Tech for Social Good | Wharton Alumna
I had the privilege of being mentored by Pamela during a UX/UI design challenge. Her valuable resources, flexibility with scheduling, and adept conflict resolution skills helped not only with progressing through the project but also with fostering a collaborative learning environment. I highly recommend Pamela as a mentor in the design field.
Ryan Christensen
Junior UX/UI Designer
I met Pamela through IterateUX's mentorship program. She was incredibly real and helpful, asking thought provoking questions from the get go. When reviewing my portfolio, she was very clear, voicing her thoughts as she went through it and giving me many great insights on how to improve. I appreciated that she took the time to explain why things worked or didn't work in an understandable way.
Daniel Foong
UX/Product Designer
I met Pamela through the IterateUX Discord community - she very kindly took the time to review my design portfolio and gave me several useful suggestions for improvement. She also shared some other portfolio links with me for inspiration while explaining what made them more effective. It was very helpful to get her feedback and input as a designer - I really appreciated her insightful advice and guidance!
Sophia Ye
Product Designer & Engineer | Cofounder & CTO @ Levra Labs | Building Tech for Social Good | Wharton Alumna
I had the privilege of being mentored by Pamela during a UX/UI design challenge. Her valuable resources, flexibility with scheduling, and adept conflict resolution skills helped not only with progressing through the project but also with fostering a collaborative learning environment. I highly recommend Pamela as a mentor in the design field.
Ryan Christensen
Junior UX/UI Designer
I met Pamela through IterateUX's mentorship program. She was incredibly real and helpful, asking thought provoking questions from the get go. When reviewing my portfolio, she was very clear, voicing her thoughts as she went through it and giving me many great insights on how to improve. I appreciated that she took the time to explain why things worked or didn't work in an understandable way.
Daniel Foong
UX/Product Designer
I met Pamela through the IterateUX Discord community - she very kindly took the time to review my design portfolio and gave me several useful suggestions for improvement. She also shared some other portfolio links with me for inspiration while explaining what made them more effective. It was very helpful to get her feedback and input as a designer - I really appreciated her insightful advice and guidance!
Sophia Ye
Product Designer & Engineer | Cofounder & CTO @ Levra Labs | Building Tech for Social Good | Wharton Alumna
I had the privilege of being mentored by Pamela during a UX/UI design challenge. Her valuable resources, flexibility with scheduling, and adept conflict resolution skills helped not only with progressing through the project but also with fostering a collaborative learning environment. I highly recommend Pamela as a mentor in the design field.
Ryan Christensen
Junior UX/UI Designer
I met Pamela through IterateUX's mentorship program. She was incredibly real and helpful, asking thought provoking questions from the get go. When reviewing my portfolio, she was very clear, voicing her thoughts as she went through it and giving me many great insights on how to improve. I appreciated that she took the time to explain why things worked or didn't work in an understandable way.
Daniel Foong
UX/Product Designer
I met Pamela through the IterateUX Discord community - she very kindly took the time to review my design portfolio and gave me several useful suggestions for improvement. She also shared some other portfolio links with me for inspiration while explaining what made them more effective. It was very helpful to get her feedback and input as a designer - I really appreciated her insightful advice and guidance!
Sophia Ye
Product Designer & Engineer | Cofounder & CTO @ Levra Labs | Building Tech for Social Good | Wharton Alumna
I had the privilege of being mentored by Pamela during a UX/UI design challenge. Her valuable resources, flexibility with scheduling, and adept conflict resolution skills helped not only with progressing through the project but also with fostering a collaborative learning environment. I highly recommend Pamela as a mentor in the design field.
Ryan Christensen
Junior UX/UI Designer
Welcome.
I'm a UX and Product leader based in Seattle, Washington. With 15+ years of experience as a designer, my journey began with a unique foundation in journalism.
Pamela Hardy
Selected Works
Work that reflects how I think, lead, and deliver. Every project tackles a different kind of challenge.
Strategy
Design without strategy is just decoration. My approach is grounded in empathy and adaptability, connecting user needs with business goals.
UX Design
Crafting scalable, user-centered experiences that simplify complexity.
01
UX Research
Uncovering insights that shape product direction, clarify user needs, and guide strategic decisions.
02
Content Strategy
Cultivating dynamic content ecosystems where every piece blossoms into meaningful audience connections.
03
Design Leadership
Partnering with stakeholders to drive alignment, mentor teams, and connect design decisions to measurable impact.
04
About Me
Pamela Hardy
From journalism to UX, my path has always centered on clarity and communication. My experience across various roles and industries has sharpened my ability to align design with business strategy.
Lead UX/Product Designer
Varies Companies
2007 - Present
Senior UI/UX Designer
Photon
2021-2022
Staff Product Designer
Chewy
2021
Senior Product Designer
American Family Insurance
2020 - 2021
Senior Analyst, UX Design
LiveArea
2020
Senior UX Designer
Nordstrom
2018-2019
Lead UX Designer
Boeing
2018
UX Consultant
Slalom
2016-2017
Mentorship
I help emerging designers build stronger portfolios, tell better stories, and grow into thoughtful contributors.
I met Pamela through IterateUX's mentorship program. She was incredibly real and helpful, asking thought provoking questions from the get go. When reviewing my portfolio, she was very clear, voicing her thoughts as she went through it and giving me many great insights on how to improve. I appreciated that she took the time to explain why things worked or didn't work in an understandable way.
Daniel Foong
UX/Product Designer
I met Pamela through the IterateUX Discord community - she very kindly took the time to review my design portfolio and gave me several useful suggestions for improvement. She also shared some other portfolio links with me for inspiration while explaining what made them more effective. It was very helpful to get her feedback and input as a designer - I really appreciated her insightful advice and guidance!
Sophia Ye
Product Designer & Engineer | Cofounder & CTO @ Levra Labs | Building Tech for Social Good | Wharton Alumna
I had the privilege of being mentored by Pamela during a UX/UI design challenge. Her valuable resources, flexibility with scheduling, and adept conflict resolution skills helped not only with progressing through the project but also with fostering a collaborative learning environment. I highly recommend Pamela as a mentor in the design field.
Ryan Christensen
Junior UX/UI Designer
I met Pamela through IterateUX's mentorship program. She was incredibly real and helpful, asking thought provoking questions from the get go. When reviewing my portfolio, she was very clear, voicing her thoughts as she went through it and giving me many great insights on how to improve. I appreciated that she took the time to explain why things worked or didn't work in an understandable way.
Daniel Foong
UX/Product Designer
I met Pamela through the IterateUX Discord community - she very kindly took the time to review my design portfolio and gave me several useful suggestions for improvement. She also shared some other portfolio links with me for inspiration while explaining what made them more effective. It was very helpful to get her feedback and input as a designer - I really appreciated her insightful advice and guidance!
Sophia Ye
Product Designer & Engineer | Cofounder & CTO @ Levra Labs | Building Tech for Social Good | Wharton Alumna
I had the privilege of being mentored by Pamela during a UX/UI design challenge. Her valuable resources, flexibility with scheduling, and adept conflict resolution skills helped not only with progressing through the project but also with fostering a collaborative learning environment. I highly recommend Pamela as a mentor in the design field.
Ryan Christensen
Junior UX/UI Designer
I met Pamela through IterateUX's mentorship program. She was incredibly real and helpful, asking thought provoking questions from the get go. When reviewing my portfolio, she was very clear, voicing her thoughts as she went through it and giving me many great insights on how to improve. I appreciated that she took the time to explain why things worked or didn't work in an understandable way.
Daniel Foong
UX/Product Designer
I met Pamela through the IterateUX Discord community - she very kindly took the time to review my design portfolio and gave me several useful suggestions for improvement. She also shared some other portfolio links with me for inspiration while explaining what made them more effective. It was very helpful to get her feedback and input as a designer - I really appreciated her insightful advice and guidance!
Sophia Ye
Product Designer & Engineer | Cofounder & CTO @ Levra Labs | Building Tech for Social Good | Wharton Alumna
I had the privilege of being mentored by Pamela during a UX/UI design challenge. Her valuable resources, flexibility with scheduling, and adept conflict resolution skills helped not only with progressing through the project but also with fostering a collaborative learning environment. I highly recommend Pamela as a mentor in the design field.
Ryan Christensen
Junior UX/UI Designer
I met Pamela through IterateUX's mentorship program. She was incredibly real and helpful, asking thought provoking questions from the get go. When reviewing my portfolio, she was very clear, voicing her thoughts as she went through it and giving me many great insights on how to improve. I appreciated that she took the time to explain why things worked or didn't work in an understandable way.
Daniel Foong
UX/Product Designer
I met Pamela through the IterateUX Discord community - she very kindly took the time to review my design portfolio and gave me several useful suggestions for improvement. She also shared some other portfolio links with me for inspiration while explaining what made them more effective. It was very helpful to get her feedback and input as a designer - I really appreciated her insightful advice and guidance!
Sophia Ye
Product Designer & Engineer | Cofounder & CTO @ Levra Labs | Building Tech for Social Good | Wharton Alumna
I had the privilege of being mentored by Pamela during a UX/UI design challenge. Her valuable resources, flexibility with scheduling, and adept conflict resolution skills helped not only with progressing through the project but also with fostering a collaborative learning environment. I highly recommend Pamela as a mentor in the design field.
Ryan Christensen
Junior UX/UI Designer