Kevin Hawkins
DESIGN LEADER + ADVISOR + SPEAKER
A science for "simple"
Kevin Hawkins is a UX Research & Design leader with 17 years of experience based in Barcelona, Spain. He loves to solve complex problems, delight users, and amplify business value. Currently designing the future of hospitality at Amenitiz. He also serves on the board of We Create Space.
He was a 3x startup founder, a product designer, and a tenured instructor. He is a gay, Liberian-American who focuses on building communities, scaling marketplaces, and mentoring. Previously, he’s been happy to work with companies such as Glovo, Booking.com, PwC, Uber, Capital One, Gap, and more. Let's work together!
Recent Talks
13 Mar: IESE Business School Barcelona
Barcelona: Doing Good Doing Well Panel on Inclusion
Areas of expertise
Ideation Workshops
Journey Mapping
GTM Strategy
Venture Fundraising
Design Systems
Mentoring (ask)
Cities I've lived in
Washington DC
San Francisco
Amsterdam
Sydney
Barcelona
London +
Countries I've worked in
United States
United Kingdom
The Netherlands
Australia
Portugal
Spain
Let's get sh*t done
Looking for a speaker, mentor, or a fun emcee? Contact me!
Also, I've been teaching product design and data visualization for over 5 years at 2 universities, 3 bootcamps, and mentoring on ADPList in my free time. I'm especially motivated to help women and minorities transition into tech careers. Feel free to reach out!
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Talks Given
1.5k+
Students Taught
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