Adrienne Harris

Founding mentor

✨ 10 sessions

⏳ 500 minutes

Senior UX/UI Designer @ GEICO

5testimonials Rockville, Maryland 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

Design Lead

Interviewing

Consumer/Social

Negotiation

Fintech

Leadership

AI workflows

Design systems

Agentic AI

AI tools

Product Designer

UX Designer

B2B SaaS

UX Researcher

Accessibility

User Interface Design

Design QA

Cross-Team Collaboration

Intro to Coding

Human-Computer Interaction

Testimonials

Adrienne is the perfect mentor if you are hesitant about where to start in your UX journey. I felt really comfortable sharing how my pathway to UX is convoluted, and she guided me on how to think clearly and offered some great advice on tips to improve my processes.
Zuhair · Aug 2026
Adrienne was awesome. I had a lot of questions that I felt were a bit nebulous when I asked them, but she was very easily able to identify what I was circling and guide me to answers and ideas I had never even considered. I definitely plan to follow up on the future — she was a great help!
Darian · Aug 2026
I talked to Adrienne about some career troubles I've been having and she took the time to walk me through some of her processes and gave me great feedback on my portfolio and resume. Super thankful for the opportunity to chat with her!
Emily · Aug 2026
It was great chatting with Adrienne. She offered some simple-yet-impactful edits for my portfolio case studies which felt like easy wins. She was kind, attentive, and supportive, and it's clear she has a deep understanding of the industry. Thank you for connecting!
Elissa · Aug 2026
Working with Adrienne has been incredibly transformative! After just a couple of meetings she has helped me shift how I view my background, embrace my experiences as strengths, and provided actionable advice that created an immediate, meaningful impact on how I present my work. She's incredibly kind, empathetic, and fun to talk to! I highly recommend Adrienne to anyone pivoting into product or transitioning into their career in design ⭑.ᐟ
daisy · Aug 2026

Sessions

Intro chatFree
30 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
30 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
30 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
30 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 · group of 10
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!
Recurring Mentor SessionsFree
30 min
This session is for mentees to hold recurring meetings with me on a weekly to semi-weekly basis. Here we'll continue to work on action items to reach your career goals. If we haven't sat down for a chat yet, please book an intro chat to discuss recurring sessions.

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