Christopher Hallahan

UX and Product Design Leader

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I’m a design manager and individual contributor with 10+ years of experience in data-driven mobile app and web design across the automotive, healthcare, education, commerce and media industries.

My Design Tools

Figma, FigJam, Jira, Miro, Amplitude, Localise, Slack, Teams, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, WordPress, Visual Studio Code

My Specialties

Mobile product design, design systems, prototyping, commerce / subscriptions, roadmapping, product design management, agile, responsive web design, end-to-end product launches, A/B testing and experimentation, analytics, usability testing

Case Studies

My portfolio spans a variety of innovative projects where I’ve served as both a designer and leader (often concurrently), working closely with large UX design, design systems, product and engineering teams.

Please contact me if you’re interested in checking out any of these password-protected projects.

  • Streamling Consumer Vehicle Health via Mobile

    August 1, 2025

    Used vehicle diagnostic signals to help consumers proactively monitor their vehicle's health and reduce service-related issues.

    See details

  • Creating a Subscription Platform for Teachers

    August 1, 2025

    Designed and developed a paid subscription website for elementary teachers to access printable downloads, professional development courses and an online peer community.

    See details

  • Increasing Visibility of Mobile Commerce & Subscriptions

    August 1, 2025

    Integrated commerce contextually throughout mobile app with intention, generating significant recurring revenue.

    See details

  • Enhancing In-App Mobile Messaging

    August 1, 2025

    Utilized mobile app to create new design patterns and zones with the goal of increasing customer engagement with product and education messages.

    See details

  • Extending App Functionality with Native OS Widgets & Controls

    August 1, 2025

    Utilized iOS and Android design frameworks to bring high-volume experiences “out of app” and integrated deeper into customers’ daily lives.

    See details

  • Redesigning a University Admissions Website

    August 1, 2025

    Consulted with Kent State University to rearchitect their admissions website to increase student applications.

    See details

Career Timeline

My degrees in media and design ignited my career and have allowed me to work with small, regional agencies to Fortune 500 companies, as well as run a successful UX consulting business on the side.

2004 - 2010

Kent State University

B.A. Media & Journalism

M.S. User Experience Design

2010 - 2014

Kent State University

University Combinations and Marketing

Web Designer / Developer

2014 - 2018

IdeaBase

University Combinations and Marketing

Web Designer / Developer

2018 - 2021

Sr. Interactive Designer, Advertising Agency

2021 - Present

Manager, Mobile Product Design

2010 - Present

UX Design Consulting

Christopher Hallahan

UX and Product Design Leader

Get in Touch

Christopher Hallahan

UX and Product Design Leader

I’m a design manager and individual contributor with 10+ years of experience in data-driven mobile app and web design across the automotive, healthcare, education, commerce and media industries.

Get in Touch

My Design Tools

Figma, FigJam, Jira, Miro, Amplitude, Localise, Slack, Teams, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, WordPress, Visual Studio Code

My Specialties

Mobile product design, design systems, prototyping, commerce / subscriptions, roadmapping, product design management, agile, responsive web design, end-to-end product launches, A/B testing and experimentation, analytics, usability testing

Case Studies

My portfolio spans a variety of innovative projects where I’ve served as both a designer and leader (often concurrently), working closely with large UX design, design systems, product and engineering teams.

Please contact me if you’re interested in checking out any of these password-protected projects.

  • Streamling Consumer Vehicle Health via Mobile

    August 1, 2025

    Used vehicle diagnostic signals to help consumers proactively monitor their vehicle's health and reduce service-related issues.

    See details

  • Creating a Subscription Platform for Teachers

    October 1, 2025

    Designed and developed a paid subscription website for elementary teachers to access printable downloads, professional development courses and an online peer community.

    See details

  • Increasing Visibility of Mobile Commerce & Subscriptions

    August 1, 2025

    Integrated commerce contextually throughout mobile app with intention, generating significant recurring revenue.

    See details

  • Enhancing In-App Mobile Messaging

    October 1, 2025

    Utilized mobile app to create new design patterns and zones with the goal of increasing customer engagement with product and education messages.

    See details

  • Extending App Functionality with Native OS Widgets & Controls

    November 1, 2024

    Utilized iOS and Android design frameworks to bring high-volume experiences “out of app” and integrated deeper into customers’ daily lives.

    See details

  • Redesigning a University Admissions Website

    November 1, 2020

    Consulted with Kent State University to rearchitect their admissions website to increase student applications.

    See details

Career Timeline

My degrees in media and design ignited my career and have allowed me to work with small, regional agencies to Fortune 500 companies, as well as run a successful UX consulting business on the side.

2004 - 2010

Kent State University

B.A. Media & Journalism

M.S. User Experience Design

2010 - 2014

Kent State University

Communications and Marketing

Web Designer / Developer

2014 - 2018

IdeaBase

Design Agency

UX Design / Research Manager

Adjunct Instructor

2018 - 2021

Advertising AgencySr. Interactive Designer

2021 - Present

Ford / Lincoln Mobile Apps

Manager, Mobile Product Design

2010 - Present

Independent UX Design Consulting

interactux.com

Christopher Hallahan

UX and Product Design Leader

Get in Touch

Christopher Hallahan

UX and Product Design Leader

I’m a design manager and individual contributor with 10+ years of experience in data-driven mobile app and web design across the automotive, healthcare, education, commerce and media industries.

Get in Touch

My Design Tools

Figma, FigJam, Jira, Miro, Amplitude, Localise, Slack, Teams, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, WordPress, Visual Studio Code

My Specialties

Mobile product design, design systems, prototyping, commerce / subscriptions, roadmapping, product design management, agile, responsive web design, end-to-end product launches, A/B testing and experimentation, analytics, usability testing

Case Studies

My portfolio spans a variety of innovative projects where I’ve served as both a designer and leader (often concurrently), working closely with large UX design, design systems, product and engineering teams.

Please contact me if you’re interested in checking out any of these password-protected projects.

  • Streamling Consumer Vehicle Health via Mobile

    August 1, 2025

    Used vehicle diagnostic signals to help consumers proactively monitor their vehicle's health and reduce service-related issues.

    See details

  • Creating a Subscription Platform for Teachers

    August 1, 2025

    Designed and developed a paid subscription website for elementary teachers to access printable downloads, professional development courses and an online peer community.

    See details

  • Increasing Visibility of Mobile Commerce & Subscriptions

    August 1, 2025

    Integrated commerce contextually throughout mobile app with intention, generating significant recurring revenue.

    See details

  • Enhancing In-App Mobile Messaging

    August 1, 2025

    Utilized mobile app to create new design patterns and zones with the goal of increasing customer engagement with product and education messages.

    See details

  • Extending App Functionality with Native OS Widgets & Controls

    August 1, 2025

    Utilized iOS and Android design frameworks to bring high-volume experiences “out of app” and integrated deeper into customers’ daily lives.

    See details

  • Redesigning a University Admissions Website

    August 1, 2025

    Consulted with Kent State University to rearchitect their admissions website to increase student applications.

    See details

Career Timeline

My degrees in media and design ignited my career and have allowed me to work with small, regional agencies to Fortune 500 companies, as well as run a successful UX consulting business on the side.

2004 - 2010

Kent State University

B.A. Media & Journalism

M.S. User Experience Design

2010 - 2014

Kent State University

University Combinations and Marketing

Web Designer / Developer

2014 - 2018

IdeaBase

University Combinations and Marketing

Web Designer / Developer

2018 - 2021

Sr. Interactive Designer, Advertising Agency

2021 - Present

Manager, Mobile Product Design

2010 - Present

UX Design Consulting

Christopher Hallahan

UX and Product Design Leader

Get in Touch

Christopher Hallahan

UX and Product Design Leader

I’m a design manager and individual contributor with 10+ years of experience in data-driven mobile app and web design across the automotive, healthcare, education, commerce and media industries.

Get in Touch

My Design Tools

Figma, FigJam, Jira, Miro, Amplitude, Localise, Slack, Teams, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, WordPress, Visual Studio Code

My Specialties

Mobile product design, design systems, prototyping, commerce / subscriptions, roadmapping, product design management, agile, responsive web design, end-to-end product launches, A/B testing and experimentation, analytics, usability testing

Case Studies

My portfolio spans a variety of innovative projects where I’ve served as both a designer and leader (often concurrently), working closely with large UX design, design systems, product and engineering teams.

Please contact me if you’re interested in checking out any of these password-protected projects.

  • Streamling Consumer Vehicle Health via Mobile

    August 1, 2025

    Used vehicle diagnostic signals to help consumers proactively monitor their vehicle's health and reduce service-related issues.

    See details

  • Creating a Subscription Platform for Teachers

    October 1, 2025

    Designed and developed a paid subscription website for elementary teachers to access printable downloads, professional development courses and an online peer community.

    See details

  • Increasing Visibility of Mobile Commerce & Subscriptions

    August 1, 2025

    Integrated commerce contextually throughout mobile app with intention, generating significant recurring revenue.

    See details

  • Enhancing In-App Mobile Messaging

    October 1, 2025

    Utilized mobile app to create new design patterns and zones with the goal of increasing customer engagement with product and education messages.

    See details

  • Extending App Functionality with Native OS Widgets & Controls

    November 1, 2024

    Utilized iOS and Android design frameworks to bring high-volume experiences “out of app” and integrated deeper into customers’ daily lives.

    See details

  • Redesigning a University Admissions Website

    November 1, 2020

    Consulted with Kent State University to rearchitect their admissions website to increase student applications.

    See details

Career Timeline

My degrees in media and design ignited my career and have allowed me to work with small, regional agencies to Fortune 500 companies, as well as run a successful UX consulting business on the side.

2004 - 2010

Kent State University

B.A. Media & Journalism

M.S. User Experience Design

2010 - 2014

Kent State University

Communications and Marketing

Web Designer / Developer

2014 - 2018

IdeaBase

Design Agency

UX Design / Research Manager

Adjunct Instructor

2018 - 2021

Advertising AgencySr. Interactive Designer

2021 - Present

Ford / Lincoln Mobile Apps

Manager, Mobile Product Design

2010 - Present

Independent UX Design Consulting

interactux.com