Designers from Spotify

Maria Laura D'have, known professionally as LD Have, is a Senior Product Designer at Spotify, bringing a rich background in product and UX/UI design across diverse digital platforms. Based in Amsterdam, she has honed her craft through nine distinct roles spanning product design, UX/UI, and digital design, reflecting a versatile and deeply experienced perspective. Her work is defined by a user-centered approach that merges thoughtful interaction design with polished visual execution at scale.

René Simonsson Al-Assadi is a Stockholm-based Product Designer at Spotify, currently leading design for the iconic Wrapped 2026 experience. With a deep specialization in growth, social, and in-home product experiences, René has shaped some of Spotify's most engaging and shareable user moments across multiple high-impact teams. A guest speaker at Hyper Island, René brings both industry expertise and a passion for design education to a multifaceted creative practice.

Eileen Murphy Bernard is a Principal Designer at Slack, bringing a wealth of experience in product design and creative leadership to her role. Her career spans impactful positions at industry-leading companies, including serving as a Product Design Manager and Senior Product Designer at Spotify, where she honed her expertise in user-centered design at scale. Prior to Spotify, Eileen built a strong foundation in product design at Huge, demonstrating a consistent track record of delivering thoughtful, high-quality digital experiences.

I'm a designer and creative director born in Germany, raised in Austria, currently living and working in New York City. I'm the founder of HOVS, a studio that builds and runs its own products, and co-founder of Semplice and Carbonmade.

Wii Yatani is a New York-based product designer at Slack who champions the intersection of rigorous user research, lean development, and human-centered design grounded in sharp business strategy. With a multidisciplinary background spanning product design, motion graphics, and film and photography, Wii brings a uniquely layered perspective to solving complex design challenges. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, they continually expand their creative toolkit to approach problems with fresh eyes and meaningful innovation.

Tobias Ahlin is a Stockholm-based designer and engineer with a rare command of both craft and code, most recently serving as Principal Product Designer at GitHub after spending years there as a Staff and Principal Design Engineer. He runs Tappily as a consultant and speaker, and has shaped design education as an Industry Leader at Hyper Island. His work sits at the intersection of design systems, interaction, and engineering, reflecting a distinctive fluency across disciplines that few designers can match.

Magnus Anton Mueller is a Munich-based Product Designer at Spotify, where he channels his deep love of music into crafting seamless digital experiences. With a background spanning automotive innovation at Daimler and beyond, he brings a diverse design perspective shaped by years of industry experience. Outside of work, Magnus embraces creativity in all its forms — whether hunting for vinyl records, experimenting in the studio as a hobby DJ and producer, or seeking out the perfect bowl of ramen.

I'm a design engineer and visual designer based in London with experience at Spotify, Meta, Deliveroo, and Christian Louboutin. I blend design and engineering to craft products that work beautifully — from UI systems to consumer apps. I also co-founded La Moulade, exploring the intersection of design and code.

Iara Grinspun is a seasoned product designer with over a decade of experience spanning product design, UX/UI, and art direction across leading global brands. Currently based in Buenos Aires, she drives impactful design solutions for Podcast Ads at Spotify, where she shapes engaging digital experiences at the intersection of audio and advertising. Her diverse background across agencies and tech companies like Despegar, Wunderman Thompson, and MediaMonks reflects a versatile expertise in crafting user-centered designs that resonate at scale.

Daniele is Creative Director and Principal/Staff Designer, originally from sunny Rome and currently based in London.

Matteo Pitassi is a Stockholm-based Staff Product Designer at Legora, with a career spanning senior design roles at Spotify, Klarna, Wolt, and Visa. He brings deep experience across fintech, consumer, and enterprise products, having shaped design at some of Europe's most influential technology companies. Matteo also serves as a Figma Community Advocate and partner at Samsen, reflecting his commitment to design practice beyond the product studio.

Michael Villaseñor is a seasoned design leader with over 20 years of experience shaping culture-driven visual storytelling across some of media's most iconic brands. Currently serving as Head of Design for the Podcast Mission at Spotify, he brings a transformative approach to audio and video creator experiences, informed by executive roles at Hearst and The New York Times. Based in Brooklyn, Michael is a dynamic force at the intersection of design, culture, and innovation.

Product designer focused on collaboration tools.