# Vincent Dean - Fractional Design Leader

> https://www.vincentdean.com

## About
Vincent Dean is a Seattle-based fractional design leader with over two decades of experience creating digital products for tech companies and development agencies. Based in the Pacific Northwest, he serves clients across Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, and the greater Eastside tech ecosystem.

More details: https://www.vincentdean.com/about

## Services
- SaaS Product Design & Strategy
- Mobile Application Design
- Connected TV / OTT Design
- Web Design & User Experience
- Design Systems & Leadership
- Partnership Services for Development Agencies

## Specializations
- AI-powered SaaS applications
- Multi-platform streaming and connected TV experiences
- Mobile applications for iOS and Android
- Enterprise software solutions
- News and media applications
- Community platform design
- Design leadership and strategy

## Work Approach
- Fractional design leadership or hands-on execution
- Collaborative integration with engineering, product, and leadership teams
- Adaptable approach aligned with immediate business priorities
- Experience with both startup agility and enterprise scalability requirements

## Case Studies & Notable Projects

### AI & SaaS Applications
- **Braide**: AI-powered SaaS application for education sector
  https://www.vincentdean.com/braide
- **Apertur**: AI startup application design in Seattle area
  https://www.vincentdean.com/apertur

### Connected TV & Streaming Platforms
- **PBS Local Public**: Multi-platform content management system serving 300+ PBS stations nationwide
  https://www.vincentdean.com/pbs
- **Tennis Channel**: Connected TV streaming platform across Roku, AppleTV, FireTV, mobile
  https://www.vincentdean.com/tennischannel
- **Stirr**: Seattle-built streaming platform for local sports, news, and entertainment
  https://www.vincentdean.com/stirr

### News & Media Applications
- **Circa**: News application focused on authentic storytelling and user engagement
  https://www.vincentdean.com/circa
- **News Mobile Apps**: Localized news applications for communities across multiple markets
  https://www.vincentdean.com/news-mobile

### Community & Education Platforms
- **Shameless Mom Academy**: Community platform supporting 800+ podcast episodes
  https://www.vincentdean.com/shameless-mom-academy

## Geographic Focus
- Primary: Seattle, Washington
- Secondary: Bellevue, Redmond, Pacific Northwest
- Service Areas: South Lake Union, Capitol Hill, Eastside tech corridor

## Target Clients
- Tech startups and scale-ups
- SaaS companies
- Development agencies and consultancies
- Streaming and entertainment companies
- News and media organizations
- Enterprise software companies
- AI and machine learning companies

## Partnership Services
Specializes in white-label design services for development agencies, offering:
- Subcontracting design work
- Flexible hourly and monthly engagement models
- Both individual contributor and leadership roles
- Seamless integration with existing development teams

## Industry Experience
- Technology and Software (20+ years)
- Streaming and Connected TV
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- News and Media
- Education Technology
- Sports and Entertainment
- Healthcare Technology

## Contact Information
Website: https://www.vincentdean.com
Location: Seattle, Washington
Service Area: Pacific Northwest

## Key Differentiators
- Entrepreneurial background with 14 years running own design studio
- Experience with products serving millions of daily users
- Multi-platform design expertise (web, mobile, connected TV)
- Strong collaboration with engineering and product teams
- Proven track record with both B2B and B2C applications
- Understanding of both startup and enterprise environments

## Recent Focus Areas
- Connected TV and OTT platform design
- AI-powered application interfaces
- SaaS product strategy and design systems
- Partnership models with development agencies
- Seattle tech ecosystem collaboration

Last updated: January 2025