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Erin Young
Founder at Slide UX. Strategy, design, and research by humans, for humans.
Erin Young is the Founder and Principal of Slide UX, an award-winning UX consultancy based in Austin, Texas.13 She established the company in 2012 after running her own freelance UX and Information Architecture practice.3 With over a decade of experience, Erin leads a team of UX consultants focused on helping product leaders design great user experiences.1
Career Highlights
- Founded Slide UX in June 2012, which has since helped over 190 product and marketing teams14
- Previously worked as a User Experience Consultant, Senior Information Architect at T3, and Web Producer at National Instruments1
- Graduated from The University of Texas at Austin - The Red McCombs School of Business with a BBA (2002-2005)1
Achievements and Recognition
- Nominated for Austin Business Woman of the Year in 20211
- Received the Austin Woman's Way Award in May 20211
- Recognized as an ADPList Super Mentor (Top 1% Mentor) in Product and Design in 20231
- Featured speaker, awards judge, and nominee for various industry events1
Expertise
Erin specializes in UX strategy, UI design, and user research.4 She emphasizes the importance of user research in the design process and advocates for a comprehensive approach to understanding user needs and business objectives.2 Her company, Slide UX, is particularly experienced in:
- Portal UI Design (Client, Student, or Employee Portals)
- SaaS Product User Interface Design
- eCommerce Site Design, especially for B2B
- Marketplace Experiences and Ecosystems with Multiple Views4
Under Erin's leadership, Slide UX has become known for delivering an unparalleled client experience, with a focus on being consultative, resourceful, proactive, and optimistic.3