About Me

About Me

I came to design through an education in economics, which shaped how I think about systems, tradeoffs, and constraints. I’m drawn to understanding the right inputs early—through discovery, research, and testing—so the work that follows is focused and durable.

Much of my experience has been as the sole designer, working cross-functionally with stakeholders and engineering to simplify complex decisions and deliver product experiences that work in real-world conditions.

I care about how work gets done just as much as what gets shipped. I try to bring clarity, openness, and a steady presence to teams—especially when navigating complex decisions or competing constraints.

If we sound like a fit to work together, please reach out. I look forward to meeting you!

I came to design through an education in economics, which shaped how I think about systems, tradeoffs, and constraints. I’m drawn to understanding the right inputs early—through discovery, research, and testing—so the work that follows is focused and durable.

Much of my experience has been as the sole designer, working cross-functionally with stakeholders and engineering to simplify complex decisions and deliver product experiences that work in real-world conditions.

I care about how work gets done just as much as what gets shipped. I try to bring clarity, openness, and a steady presence to teams—especially when navigating complex decisions or competing constraints.

If we sound like a fit to work together, please reach out. I look forward to meeting you!

What I Focus On

What I Focus On

I focus on doing the foundational work well — understanding the problem, aligning constraints, and designing solutions that hold up in real-world use.

I focus on doing the foundational work well — understanding the problem, aligning constraints, and designing solutions that hold up in real-world use.

Simplifying Complexity

Simplifying Complexity

I break down complex systems, data, and workflows into clear, usable experiences that hold up in real-world conditions.

I break down complex systems, data, and workflows into clear, usable experiences that hold up in real-world conditions.

Thoughrough Discovery

Thoughrough Discovery

I focus on asking the right questions early—through stakeholder alignment, research, and testing—so teams solve the right problems before moving into execution.

I focus on asking the right questions early—through stakeholder alignment, research, and testing—so teams solve the right problems before moving into execution.

Working Within Constraints

Working Within Constraints

I’m comfortable designing within technical, regulatory, and organizational constraints, and often use them to guide clearer, more realistic solutions.

I’m comfortable designing within technical, regulatory, and organizational constraints, and often use them to guide clearer, more realistic solutions.

AI-Assisted Processes

AI-Assisted Processes

I use AI thoughtfully to support research synthesis, ideation, and iteration—improving speed and clarity without replacing human judgment.

I use AI thoughtfully to support research synthesis, ideation, and iteration—improving speed and clarity without replacing human judgment.

Contact Me

Reach out, I love to chat.

Chris Godowski © 2026

Contact Me

Reach out, I love to chat.

Chris Godowski © 2026

Contact Me

Reach out, I love to chat.

Chris Godowski © 2026