Brian Lovin

Brian Lovin is a Staff Product Designer at GitHub, where he focuses on the design of native mobile applications. He has a diverse background that includes roles as a software engineer, podcaster, and writer. Lovin is currently working on a project called Campsite, which aims to facilitate team collaboration by bringing together various work-in-progress elements such as posts, calls, notes, and chat.13

Professional Background

Before his current role at GitHub, Lovin co-founded Spectrum, a platform designed to enhance public conversations within large communities, which was acquired by GitHub in November 2018. He also worked at Facebook, where he designed payment experiences across multiple platforms, including Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram. Additionally, he was the first product designer at Buffer, where he began his career in design.245

Contributions and Interests

Lovin is also known for co-hosting the Design Details Podcast, where he discusses design processes and culture. His interests extend to various side projects, including writing about design and technology, and he actively engages with the design community through speaking events and podcasts.236

Current Focus

As a Staff Product Designer, Lovin is dedicated to exploring and sharing insights about advancing in the individual contributor path within design, aiming to help others navigate their careers in this field.5