Matthew Reiswig

Matthew Reiswig is a Lecturer in the College of Engineering at the University of Colorado and a Design Leader at VMware. His expertise spans UX design, UI/branding strategy, and design education. With over 20 years of experience, he has collaborated with Fortune 500 companies (e.g., Humana, ESPN, VMware) and small businesses. A dedicated educator for seven years, he mentors globally and emphasizes cultivating professional growth in UX designers. His work integrates design leadership, freelance economics, and career development trends.

Matthew’s research interests focus on modern UX methodologies, portfolio optimization, and addressing industry challenges like premature senior title assignments. He advocates for practical, project-oriented skill development over fragmented 'skill-stacking.' His articles analyze UX career paths, freelance business models, and the psychological aspects of job-seeking in design fields.

Matthew resides near Denver, Colorado, with his family and actively contributes to design communities through Medium and mentorship programs.