Who I Am.

I’m Nate! I’m a product designer, researcher, and strategist with 20+ years of experience helping teams do their best work.

I partner with ambitious teams to tackle big, fuzzy challenges. From Fortune 100 fintech, to field techs in the wild, to $100M jets, I’ve helped organizations simplify complexity and get critical work across the finish line.

But it’s not just about what we make, it’s how we work together.

 

How I Work.

The best work happens in small, trusted teams. I bring a calm, structured presence that helps teams move quickly, stay focused, and ship real value without burning out or spinning their wheels.

You can count on me for…

Autonomy + Ownership

I’m trusted to lead, and I take that seriously. I make things happen with minimal approvals and maximum momentum.

Collaboration Without the Chaos

I embed like I’ve always been there. No power plays, no silos. Just clear roles, steady rhythm, and shared goals.

Transparency That Builds Trust

Progress gets shared early and often. I run tight demos every 2 weeks, plan in 6-week increments, and invite feedback from all angles.

Inclusion That Fuels Creativity

Great ideas don’t care about job titles. I build space for input, critique, and collaboration, whether through workshops, working sessions, or async notes.

Human-Centered and Outcome-Focused

My work starts with user pain points and ends with measurable impact. I zoom in to solve specific problems, and zoom out to keep everything aligned.

Low Work in Progress

We focus on one problem at a time and do it well. No juggling. No context switching. That’s how things actually get done.

Right-Sized Work

Big-picture thinking, broken into clear steps. I ship iteratively, adjust deliberately, and balance business needs, tech realities, and user outcomes, without overcomplicating the scope.

 

What I Believe.

Design is how we keep our promises.

Good design follows through. It makes things easier, clearer, more human for the people who count on us.

Clarity beats cleverness.

We move faster when we know where we’re going and why. That starts with clarity: in process, language, and priorities.

Momentum is sacred.

When progress stalls, morale drops. I build systems that keep teams moving forward: without spinning plates or burning out.

People first. Always.

Whether it’s a user, a teammate, or a stakeholder this work is human work. Empathy isn’t an accessory. It’s the engine.

Calm is underrated.

I bring it with me.

Let’s Work Together.

If you’re facing a high-stakes moment, a murky challenge, or just need someone steady at the wheel, I’m here for it.

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Testimonials

  • “If you’re not working with the Nate Lynch and the UX team, you’re doing it wrong."

    CIO, Gulfstream Aerospace

  • “Nate is one of those rare individuals who is able to do whatever he sets his mind to, and to do so with excellence. The width and breadth of projects he’s been a part of means he brings a great deal of experience to each and every opportunity.”

    COO, All Turtles

  • "Nate is great at flexing from ideas to people, and he does that naturally."

    VP Employee Experience, Northwestern Mutual