Welcome to my world!
Welcome to my world!
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I have experience designing end-to-end enterprise products, for complex platforms.
I’ve led Storage & Database product design at Cloudflare, founded one of Charlotte, NC’s most recognized event brands, and I’m a really great DJ.
I believe design touches every part of life, and I'm obsessed with exploring how.
Explore the full collection of my design and development work.
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So what's going on.. in my world?
2023 - Present
Founder
A 704 Party | Events in Charlotte, NC
2023 - Present
Founder
A 704 Party | Events in Charlotte, NC
2023 - Present
Founder
A 704 Party | Events in Charlotte, NC
2023 - 2025
Product Designer II
Cloudflare | Remote
2023 - 2025
Product Designer II
Cloudflare | Remote
2023 - 2025
Product Designer II
Cloudflare | Remote
2021 - 2023
Product Designer I
Cloudflare | Austin, TX
2021 - 2023
Product Designer I
Cloudflare | Austin, TX
2021 - 2023
Product Designer I
Cloudflare | Austin, TX
2020
UX Consultant
Emerson Automation Solutons | Austin, TX
2020
UX Consultant
Emerson Automation Solutons | Austin, TX
2020
UX Consultant
Emerson Automation Solutons | Austin, TX
2018 - 2019
Lead UX Designer
IdeaBase Agency | Kent, OH
2018 - 2019
Lead UX Designer
IdeaBase Agency | Kent, OH
2018 - 2019
Lead UX Designer
IdeaBase Agency | Kent, OH
2017 - 2020
Digital Sciences Major | UX Design Minor | 3.7 GPA
Kent State University | Kent, OH
2017 - 2020
Digital Sciences Major | UX Design Minor | 3.7 GPA
Kent State University | Kent, OH
2017 - 2020
Digital Sciences Major | UX Design Minor | 3.7 GPA
Kent State University | Kent, OH
2017 - 2018
Division 1 (D1) Basketball Player
Kent State University | Kent, OH
2017 - 2018
Division 1 (D1) Basketball Player
Kent State University | Kent, OH
2017 - 2018
Division 1 (D1) Basketball Player
Kent State University | Kent, OH
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1. Product Design
UX/UI Design
UX/UI Design
UX/UI Design
Collaborative work with Product Managers
Collaborative work with Product Managers
Collaborative work with Product Managers
Review code pull requests during implementation phases
Review code pull requests during implementation phases
Review code pull requests during implementation phases
Product roadmap planning
Product roadmap planning
Product roadmap planning
HTML / CSS / JS
HTML / CSS / JS
HTML / CSS / JS
Create technical architecuture diagrams
Create technical architecuture diagrams
Create technical architecuture diagrams
2. Events / Community
Brand building through compelling storytelling
Brand building through compelling storytelling
Brand building through compelling storytelling
End-to-end event curation (up to 1,500+ guests)
End-to-end event curation (up to 1,500+ guests)
End-to-end event curation (up to 1,500+ guests)
Audio/Visual hands-on Production
Audio/Visual hands-on Production
Audio/Visual hands-on Production
Social Media Management + Asset Creation
Social Media Management + Asset Creation
Social Media Management + Asset Creation
Public engagement presentations + workshops
Public engagement presentations + workshops
Public engagement presentations + workshops
3. For Fun
Playing pickup basketball
Playing pickup basketball
Playing pickup basketball
Exploring the world of AI + Software development
Exploring the world of AI + Software development
Exploring the world of AI + Software development
Listening to podcasts (Jubilee, The Breakfast Club, & other hot topics)
Listening to podcasts (Jubilee, The Breakfast Club, & other hot topics)
Listening to podcasts (Jubilee, The Breakfast Club, & other hot topics)
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Figma
Figma
Figma
Photoshop

Photoshop

Photoshop

Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing

Bitbucket

Bitbucket

Bitbucket

Google Sheets

Google Sheets

Google Sheets

Miro

Miro

Miro

ChatGPT

ChatGPT

ChatGPT

Notion
Notion
Notion
CapCut

CapCut

CapCut

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Things I'm Proud of
Product Design
Personal Ventures
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Feedback That Fuels Me
What you're doing [A 704 Party] is important.
Samir Sahid
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Charlotte, NC - Mayor Candidate
I had the pleasure of supervising Erin Thames for three years and four months at Cloudflare, and I can confidently say she's an exceptional product designer. Erin consistently impressed me with her collaborative spirit, sharp communication skills, and ability to thoughtfully incorporate feedback. Her peers frequently praised her for being easy to work with and for her attentiveness to detail. She's disciplined and sharp, excelling at organizing design reviews that unite different teams and lead to superior user experiences. Her detailed design documentation and adaptability to changing requirements consistently kept projects on track without compromising user experience. I always knew that every project Erin led would be in good hands. What truly struck me about Erin was her growth mindset. She never hesitated to challenge herself, proactively seeking opportunities to learn and develop. Over the years, she led high-impact A/B tests, spearheaded large-scale unification initiatives, and even represented her team and product through a public blog post and company-wide all-hands presentation. Erin is inquisitive, ambitious, and a true team player—an invaluable asset to any team. I wholeheartedly recommend her and would be thrilled to work with her again.
Nena Nguyen
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Design Manager at Cloudflare
What you're doing [A 704 Party] is important.
Samir Sahid
,
Charlotte, NC - Mayor Candidate
I had the pleasure of supervising Erin Thames for three years and four months at Cloudflare, and I can confidently say she's an exceptional product designer. Erin consistently impressed me with her collaborative spirit, sharp communication skills, and ability to thoughtfully incorporate feedback. Her peers frequently praised her for being easy to work with and for her attentiveness to detail. She's disciplined and sharp, excelling at organizing design reviews that unite different teams and lead to superior user experiences. Her detailed design documentation and adaptability to changing requirements consistently kept projects on track without compromising user experience. I always knew that every project Erin led would be in good hands. What truly struck me about Erin was her growth mindset. She never hesitated to challenge herself, proactively seeking opportunities to learn and develop. Over the years, she led high-impact A/B tests, spearheaded large-scale unification initiatives, and even represented her team and product through a public blog post and company-wide all-hands presentation. Erin is inquisitive, ambitious, and a true team player—an invaluable asset to any team. I wholeheartedly recommend her and would be thrilled to work with her again.
Nena Nguyen
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Design Manager at Cloudflare
What you're doing [A 704 Party] is important.
Samir Sahid
Charlotte, NC - Mayor Candidate
I had the pleasure of supervising Erin Thames for three years and four months at Cloudflare, and I can confidently say she's an exceptional product designer. Erin consistently impressed me with her collaborative spirit, sharp communication skills, and ability to thoughtfully incorporate feedback. Her peers frequently praised her for being easy to work with and for her attentiveness to detail. She's disciplined and sharp, excelling at organizing design reviews that unite different teams and lead to superior user experiences. Her detailed design documentation and adaptability to changing requirements consistently kept projects on track without compromising user experience. I always knew that every project Erin led would be in good hands. What truly struck me about Erin was her growth mindset. She never hesitated to challenge herself, proactively seeking opportunities to learn and develop. Over the years, she led high-impact A/B tests, spearheaded large-scale unification initiatives, and even represented her team and product through a public blog post and company-wide all-hands presentation. Erin is inquisitive, ambitious, and a true team player—an invaluable asset to any team. I wholeheartedly recommend her and would be thrilled to work with her again.
Nena Nguyen
Design Manager at Cloudflare
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