About Adam Teller
I'm a product designer with 8 years across startups and large organizations, most recently designing internal developer tools at JPMorganChase. I blend an engineering and psychology background to make complex systems feel simple, and I build with AI daily.
- Focus
- Developer tools, AI-native products & enterprise UX
- Open to
- Senior product design roles · San Francisco or remote
How I got here
I'm originally from the Chicagoland area and have been calling San Francisco home since 2024. My path into design started at the University of Missouri, where I studied Information Technology and discovered something that felt like a superpower: the ability to blend computer science with psychology to solve real, human problems.
Design philosophy
Less is more.
A designer's real job is to strip away the unnecessary. Remove the noise and what's left, done well, is clarity. Simplicity isn't for people who can't handle complexity. It's what makes something feel effortless.
Three words I design by
- 01MinimalBringing order to complexity.
- 02CleanEffortless, not dumbed down. Less mental load.
- 03SensualA human touch that gives you a sense of feeling.
Influences
Jony Ive, Tom Ford, Rick Rubin
How I work
Iteration, trust, communication, and respect. The triad of any good working relationship, built the way you build a product: iteratively.
Trust
I take ownership of the problem and give the people around me room to own theirs. Mutual trust is what lets a team move fast.
Communication
Clear and honest at every stage. I'd rather surface a problem early than protect a draft.
Respect
For the people I work with and the people I design for. Listen, take feedback seriously, design for everyone.
Beyond the screen
When I'm not designing, you'll usually find me training for a triathlon, biking up Hawk Hill, or running through Golden Gate Park. I also love film. The movie theater is my happy place, and I'll never say no to a good horror movie.
What people say
"Adam is a natural leader and mentor. He fosters a collaborative, inclusive environment and consistently delivers solutions that make a real impact."
"Adam is an extremely capable designer who understands visual hierarchy, information architecture, and the importance of creating consistent patterns. He has contributed to a design system adopted by twelve micro-frontend teams."