Susanne Pierce Maddux | Maddux Design Studio

I am a San Francisco-based designer specializing in crafting elegant hardware and experience solutions that seamlessly connect digital and physical realms. My focus lies in human-centered design, sustainable solutions, and lifestyle products.

With over 20 years of experience bringing product visions to life from concept to manufacturing across corporate, startup, and consulting environments, I excel at solving complex design challenges and defining a design vision.

As a lead designer and core team member on Apple's Industrial Design team, I contributed to developing best-in-class design solutions and successfully launching award-winning products.

My entrepreneurial ventures include establishing a thriving design consultancy and founding Hero, a sustainable soft goods company offering products for the food and wine market. I've collaborated with global brands like Nike, Luxottica, Sony, Silicon Valley startups, and retail brands such as Urban Outfitters, Whole Foods Market, and Eataly.

I excel in design leadership, product vision, and managing concept-to-launch design programs. My Master's Degree in Emerging Technology from UC Berkeley provides a solid technical and academic foundation for my creative design work.

Outside the design studio, I enjoy running, life drawing, gardening, and mentoring early-career designers.