I'm an experienced digital product designer interested in creating impactful solutions that positively impact the human experience. I enjoy crafting products that seamlessly integrate into users' lives as well as the broader ecosystems they exist within.
I'm currently the product design lead on Viasat's residential internet self-service team. In the past I have crafted experiences for Fortune 500 companies, small startups and federal government entities.
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about —
I currently work full time as a lead product designer at Viasat. As part of Viasat's global fixed broadband team, I'm focused on building features that educate and aid our customers as they manage their satellite internet. A typical day for me could include building out new features based on user feedback + biz needs, collaborating with our design system team on component builds, partnering with user experience researchers or working hand in hand with my awesome developer partners.
Outside of work I can be found roaming the aisles of my favorite thrift store or reading a book with a cat.
Shelby (my cat)
Frances (my cat)
Mose (my mom's cat)
Tommy (my grandpa's cat)
Previously I've worked at:
Guidehouse
Senior product designer
Mar 2020 - Dec 2021
Overhauled design of an automated document approval tool for HUD and built the design system for the F35 management interface
DMI
Designer
Feb 2018 - Sept 2019
Art directed the fall ad campaign for the DC region's least favorite airport (Dulles), got my start in UI design on an app for Cambpell's, and iterated on lots and lots of logos
Washington Post
Editorial designer, Express
Dec 2016 - Feb 2018
Spent a lot of hours in Photoshop creating custom illustrations using stock imagery, learned a grid system and became very familiar with InDesign paragraph styles
still here?
If you're looking for additional work or just want to get in touch, email me at m.curtis94@gmail.com
Or, if you'd like to get to know me a bit better, take a read through some of the kind things my coworkers have shared about working with me:
On product design
"Madison consistently pushes for research and advocates for the user. She exhibits a high level of strategic thinking and meticulously documents her processes and methodologies. She advocates for thorough research to gain deeper insights into user needs and behaviors, ensuring that design decisions are rooted in a comprehensive understanding of the user experience."
— User Experience Research Manager
On leadership
"Madison's commitment to building a positive team culture has made a huge difference for all of us. She has taken the initiative on numerous occasions to bring clarity and direction when there was ambiguity, and it has made a significant impact on our team dynamic. Her attitude and involvement have helped create a supportive and inclusive environment for all of us."
— Design Operations Lead
On design systems
"Madison has shown time and time again that she understands how to make the most of our design system in her product. Take one look at her component library and handoff files and you will see the work of a highly skilled designer that is always looking to improve her craft."
— Design System Manager
On product design
"Madison is handling the dynamic nature (aka lots of change and tight timelines!!) of defining our service offerings, and related digital customer experiences like the consummate professional she is. She is critical to the success of not only this project but the entire team as a whole."
— Product Manager