Eli Rousso
  • I'm a designer who loves to build, ship, and learn. I combine decades of experience, refined aesthetic judgment, and an extensive professional network to craft products that are elegantly simple, visually striking, and strategically positioned for success.
Experience
  • Cash App, IPOProduct Design
  • Square, IPOProduct Design
  • Squarespace, IPOProduct Design
  • Oscar, IPOBrand & Product Design
  • Compass, IPOBrand & Product Design
  • Justworks, IPOBrand & Product Design
  • Drip, Acq by KickstarterBrand & Product Design
  • Bond Street, Acq by Goldman SachsBrand & Product Design
  • Kit, Acq by PatreonProduct Design
  • Mediachain, Acq by SpotifyBrand & Product Design
  • Mirror, Acq by lululemonBrand & Product Design
  • Evenly, Acq by SquareBrand & Product Design
  • Beme, Acq by CNNProduct Design
  • Electric Objects, Acq by GiphyProduct Design
  • Spring, Acq by AmazeBrand & Product Design
  • Huge, Acq by Interpublic GroupBrand & Product Design
  • FaireProduct Design
  • ExpaBrand & Product Design
  • Open PurposeBrand & Product Design
  • TlonBrand & Product Design
  • Ten ThousandBrand & Product Design
  • Hugo & MarieProduct Design
  • Fictive KinProduct Design
  • Outdoor VoicesBrand Design
  • Gin LaneBrand & Product Design
Ventures
  • MultiBitcoin Hardware & Software
  • VarsityDesign Services
  • GirlfriendDesign Services
  • Baskets & CasketsFashion
Products
  • SohoPersonal stylist powered by Vercel AI SDK, GPT-4o-mini, and Expo
  • NapkinName generator powered by Vercel AI SDK and GPT-4o
  • RamsIndustrial design generator for iOS powered by Replicate and FLUX
  • VoidMulti-platform notepad app powered by iCloud
  • LightGPTLightphone with custom chat interface powered by GPT-4
  • LifeOSGPT app designed to find balance in body, mind, and spirit
  • Multi VaultMPC wallet designed and engineered for the Apple ecosystem
  • Multi KeyNFC payment authenticator and recovery tool for Multi Vault
  • Multi PassMulti-device identity and authentication platform
  • Sudo PlayerNFT music player for iOS
  • SupertalkRandomized audio chat app for iOS
  • PrimitiveOnline community and courses for SwiftUI
  • BasisCommunity for weekly technology breaks
  • ArnieRails and Twilio powered macro-tracker
  • MattressMulti-sig Bitcoin wallet and identity platform
  • NowkazawaTwitter bot reservation hunter powered by Node.js
Patents

US11756020B1

Gesture and context interpretation for secure interactions

Recognition

AppleBest Apps of 2014Spring

Background
  • Product DesignUser Interface and Experience design for mobile and web applications, from 0 to 1
  • UI EngineeringPrototype to production-ready code with a focus on React, React Native, Next.js, and some SwiftUI
  • Brand DesignResearch, strategy, identity, and campaign development
  • Web DevelopmentDesign and code for landing, brochure, and ecommerce websites
Services
  • Strategy Session · 90 MinutesAn intensive 1:1 video consultation where we'll deep-dive into your vision, strategy, and brand. We'll analyze your product direction, engineering approach, business goals, user pain points, and competitive landscape. You'll receive sketches, brainstorming outcomes, and actionable roadmap documents. Includes two weeks of follow-up email support. Ideal for founders seeking strategic clarity and expert guidance on feature prioritization, UX/UI decisions, and visual design direction.
  • Advisory Retainer · MonthlyOngoing design and product strategy consulting tailored for founders and growing startups. Package includes bi-monthly strategic planning sessions, recruitment assistance, and priority support through your team's Slack workspace. Perfect for companies seeking continuous expert guidance without the overhead of a full-time design hire. I'll help you iterate quickly while avoiding common design pitfalls that can impact user adoption and business growth.
  • Fractional CDO · MonthlyExecutive-level design leadership for your organization. I'll integrate deeply with your team through weekly strategy sessions, priority support through your Slack workspace, and active participation in stakeholder meetings and product reviews. You'll receive comprehensive design direction that aligns with your business objectives while maintaining world-class quality standards. Ideal for companies committed to making design excellence a core competitive advantage.
  • Full-Stack Design Service · MonthlyA comprehensive, engagement covering brand identity, user experience, and visual design. I’ll refine your brand system, build intuitive interfaces, and maintain a cohesive design language across all platforms. You’ll receive iterative design updates, weekly check-ins, and ongoing Slack support for quick feedback and revisions. Perfect for founders seeking an elevated product experience without the overhead of a full-time in-house design team.
  • Full-Stack Execution · MonthlyA complete solution that blends product strategy, branding, front-end, and back-end engineering. I’ll align on a clear roadmap, create a compelling user experiences, and engineer your product. You’ll receive weekly stakeholder meetings, continuous deployment support, and on-demand troubleshooting through Slack. Ideal for startups aiming to launch fast and maintain a unified design and engineering approach from day one.
Contact
Colophon
  • Built in New York City
  • Hosted on Vercel
  • Made with Cursor
Copyright
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