FEATURES
We're a team of thinkers, creators, and problem solvers passionate about helping people live better through design.
OUR MISSION
We strive to make ordinary moments extraordinary. We are equally passionate about hard data and the soft nuances of peoples’ lives. Our thirst for learning fuels simple, meaningful experiences, connecting all the dots through the power of design. We see homes as places where people create lives, not as a collection of items and consumers. We believe that the meaning of life is not to acquire things, but to have things enable meaningful experiences. Our designs save people time so they can spend it on what matters most.
OUR TEAM
Meet a few of our researchers, writers,
designers and strategists
Alex Saunders
Designer
“What excites me about our new design organization is we have the power to really go forth and innovate.”
Amir Bahadori
Director
“I love combining words and pictures to tell stories. Designing consciously for people, creating experiences that are the best they can be for the customer, wherever they are.”
Brian Munger
Design Principal
“I'm a maker. That's what I do both professionally and personally – I like to create things.”
Chad Mortensen
Senior Manager
“My superpower is making complex things simple. If we do it right, we’ll solve problems that are at the core of how people live their lives.”
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Christine Pun
Senior Director
“Customers come to us for everything. By improving their everyday experiences, we improve their lives. For me, design for living better is all about connecting.”
Dan Makoski
Vice President
“Making information simple. Working in what I like to call the improbable space – motivating teams to go beyond their comfort level to have an impact on people’s lives.”
Jan Moorman
Research Principal
“We’re looking at the end-to-end experience, helping people enjoy doing the things they need to do.”
Jeanne Turner
Senior Research Principal
“I walk 100 miles in our customers’ shoes so I can relate their stories.”
Michelle Hyde
Design Principal
“I like to put a narrative structure around things, moving customers along with as few words as possible. Being thoughtful and supportive, and providing guidance.”
Snigdha Malik
Design Principal
“What amazes me is the sense of community that we have within the team. Nowhere have I felt this sense of a family outside of home.”
Stephen Aase
Design Principal
“The storytelling aspect. Constant interaction with our customers, understanding them, kind of becoming them and putting something in the world to help them with their story.”
Zion Breton
Design Principal
“I think I was born a designer. When my sisters were playing make-believe, I was playing with Legos. The bug never left me, and I’m at it every day. At Walmart Design we're able to elevate each other and work toward common goals.”
“My job allows me to advocate for two groups of people: the Walmart store associates and my design team. It’s electrifying to know that your team’s designs impact the lives of 2.3 million Walmart associates worldwide.”
Adey Salyards
Senior Manager
Dustin Goodman
Director
“It’s amazing to lead teams in a company hungry for innovation. Our ability to connect the digital to physical spaces makes a drastic change in our associates lives, and the way they work.”
Joshua Bohling
Designer
“Design helps us transform even the most basic of human experiences. By empowering associates, we’re ensuring our customers get fresher, more affordable produce--from Maine to the Mississippi Delta.”
Kristen Aillet
Designer
“Our associates are some of the hardest working people you’ll find. Knowing I can provide solutions that positively impact their productivity is incredibly rewarding and motivating. I love learning about them and their jobs while helping solve their problems.”
Mallory Taylor
Designer
“I like knowing the design that I do helps our associates have a joyful experience working in the stores. When the tools are intuitive and let you put in your best effort, you go home so proud of what you do.”
Sylas Souza
Designer
“Designing for Walmart employees allows me to deeply understand their aspirations, struggles, and find creative ways to make their lives better through design.”
Veronica Bagwell
Designer
“By balancing design, functionality, and intuitiveness, we create experiences that not only delight our associates, but set them up with the right tools and resources to succeed.”
Wassim Wahbi
Designer
“It is so inspiring to see the work we do manifest itself into empowering our associates and customers. Making every interaction seamless is truly an amazing thing to witness!”