Designers from Molly

Chris Messina, known as Factory Joe, is a product leader and designer credited with inventing the hashtag (#) for use on Twitter, fundamentally reshaping how the world organizes online conversation. With over a decade of experience in social technologies, he has held notable roles at Google, Uber, and a range of early-stage startups. His work sits at the intersection of product strategy and human-centered design, with a consistent focus on building tools that shape digital culture.

Product and web designer based in New York City. Leading the Product Design Studio at Shopify. Previously built Molly (acquired by Shopify).