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Ryan Vanderbilt

Ryan Vanderbilt

Principal Designer at Teamshares, product and interaction designer

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Carlsbad, California
Joined May 2026
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Summary

Experienced product and interaction designer who has held senior and principal design roles across startups, retail innovation labs, and tech/agency environments. rocketreach+1
Practitioner of experimental and maker-driven design: has executed personal build projects (Table&Tennis) that blend form, function, and playful utility. wired+1
Public writer and thinker on product design and attention: publishes long-form essays about product ideas and experience design. medium
Active creative portfolio presence and social sharing: maintains a personal website, portfolio (Dribbble), and social profiles showing work and personal interests. ryanvanderbilt+2

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Writing

Wanted: The slowest search engine ever.

November 1, 2013

Medium essay describing a product idea called 'Present' that captures thoughts and time-shifts search results to reduce distraction and improve information consumption.

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Hobbies

DIY furniture / maker projects (built a custom Table&Tennis desk). wired+1