Adrienne Harris

Founding mentor

🔥 25 sessions

⏰ 1,000 minutes

Senior UX/UI Designer @ GEICO

LinkedIn Portfolio

8testimonials Rockville, Maryland New York (UTC-4) 6+ yrs in design

About

I’m a Senior Product Designer who believes great design starts with curiosity, empathy, and a willingness to keep learning. My career has taken me across small businesses and Fortune 500 companies, where I’ve worked on complex products while mentoring designers at every stage of their journey. I know how challenging it can be to break into the industry, navigate career growth, or tackle a tough design problem, and I love being a thought partner through those moments. My goal is to create a welcoming, judgment-free space where you can ask questions, think through challenges together, and leave every conversation feeling more confident than when you arrived.

How I can help

I help aspiring designers “break into UX” by teaching them the different avenues they can use to learn UX design principles and understand the true nature of this work. I also support early career designers develop their skills to design intuitive and inclusive experiences with confidence and expertise. My goal is to remove the cloud of imposter syndrome and help designers find their footing in what makes them unique.

Ask me about

Building a design system

Craft to strategy

Growing into leadership

Imposter syndrome

Presenting to execs

Negotiating comp

Stakeholder standoffs

Influence without authority

Layoffs

A reorg

First or only designer

Getting passed over

Returning from a break

Pivot into design

Expertise

Accessibility

User Interface Design

Design QA

Cross-Team Collaboration

Intro to Coding

Human-Computer Interaction

What mentees say

8 testimonials on Hop

Mentees say:great listener · 2warm · 2specific · 2honest · 2

Adrienne helped me with the direction of my portfolio, gave me advice on what to add and change. Overall i feel more confidence in my work and so glad i can talk to a professional in the field!
great listenerwarmspecifichonest
Luna · Oct 2026 · 1:1 session
Adrienne was kind and went over my portfolios. Stated what worked what didn't , what i should add. Honestly gave me more confidence in my work so far! She shared a bit about herself and it's nice to talk to someone who is super qualified in their field. Can’t wait to break into the industry.
warmspecifichonestgreat listenerprepared
Luna · Oct 2026 · 1:1 session
During my 30-minute conversation with Audrine, we discussed imposter syndrome, AI workflows, and her career path as a senior product designer. She is an excellent communicator and a thoughtful listener. Audrine helped me organize my thoughts, challenged me to think differently about my portfolio, and gave me practical feedback I can apply right away. I really appreciated her generosity and the clarity she brought to the conversation. She is a fantastic mentor, and I would highly recommend speaking with her.
Ehsan · Sep 2026 · 1:1 session

Sessions

Intro chatFree
45 min
This session lets me get to know you, your passion for design, and where you’re looking to take it! Grab time with me to connect so we can elevate your career.
How to “Break into UX” chatFree
45 min
This session is perfect for those who have developed an interest in UX and/or Product Design and want to discuss a potential path to their dream job. As a former design bootcamp admissions counselor and design school graduate, I’ll help you understand the different pathways towards learning design and help you develop a game plan to break into the industry.
Portfolio ReviewFree
45 min
In this session, I’ll provide thoughtful, actionable feedback on your case studies and portfolio composition. It’s important to me to understand your drive as a designer and the roles you’re looking to apply for so if you haven’t already, book an intro chat for us to meet first!
Portfolio Review Round 2Free
45 min
This session is for mentees who have already booked a portfolio review session and are looking to receive a second review after implementing the feedback from their first session.
Portfolio Presentation Prep$10
30 min
In this session, we'll work together to develop your portfolio presentation ahead of your upcoming interview. We'll discuss the role and your interest in it as well as what would be best to show and frame your skillset around. It’s important to me to understand your drive as a designer and the roles you’re looking to apply for so if you haven’t already, book an intro chat for us to meet first!
Decoding UX Education: A No-Bias Guide to Your Best Path$10
30 min
Love the industry but not sure how to break in? I've guided hundreds of mentees from "just starting out" to landing the job. As a former design bootcamp admissions counselor and design school grad, I've seen every path into UX — self-taught, bootcamp, university — and I can help you find yours. In this group session, I'll break down each education path and the persona it's best suited for so instead of guessing, you can see yourself in the option that actually fits your background, learning style, and goals. You'll leave with concrete next steps and an intro to my network to start building your own. No affiliate links, no bias — just the real information you need to take control of your career!

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