about

.experience

4 years

.location

Fort Worth (CTS)

.current company

Cricut

.hello

Design shapes experiences and uncovers solutions you can’t otherwise see. It’s everywhere if you know where to look. A lesson from my art teacher still guides me: “Just see where two simple lines take you.” For me, design is about shifting perspective, even for a moment.

.work experience

2025 - Now

Cricut

UX Designer

I lead design direction for all search and subscription experiences, removing friction to create more usable, intuitive products.

2025 - Now

Cricut

UX Designer

I lead design direction for all search and subscription experiences, removing friction to create more usable, intuitive products.

2025 - Now

Cricut

UX Designer

I lead design direction for all search and subscription experiences, removing friction to create more usable, intuitive products.

2025 - Now

Cricut

UX Designer

I lead design direction for all search and subscription experiences, removing friction to create more usable, intuitive products.

2022 - 2025

Cricut

Associate UX Designer

Learned to lead design initiatives across search and subscription experiences, improving usability, driving engagement, and shaping the growth of our design system.

2022 - 2025

Cricut

Associate UX Designer

Learned to lead design initiatives across search and subscription experiences, improving usability, driving engagement, and shaping the growth of our design system.

2022 - 2025

Cricut

Associate UX Designer

Learned to lead design initiatives across search and subscription experiences, improving usability, driving engagement, and shaping the growth of our design system.

2022 - 2025

Cricut

Associate UX Designer

Learned to lead design initiatives across search and subscription experiences, improving usability, driving engagement, and shaping the growth of our design system.

2022 - 2022

Vivint

Graphic Designer

Managed branding for company events and sales initiatives, developed UX/UI designs grounded in research, and directed user-centered design strategy to create well-crafted applications.

2022 - 2022

Vivint

Graphic Designer

Managed branding for company events and sales initiatives, developed UX/UI designs grounded in research, and directed user-centered design strategy to create well-crafted applications.

2022 - 2022

Vivint

Graphic Designer

Managed branding for company events and sales initiatives, developed UX/UI designs grounded in research, and directed user-centered design strategy to create well-crafted applications.

2022 - 2022

Vivint

Graphic Designer

Managed branding for company events and sales initiatives, developed UX/UI designs grounded in research, and directed user-centered design strategy to create well-crafted applications.

2021 - 2022

Oklahoma State University

UX/UI Intern

Conducted competitive analysis and researched mental models for each product, collaborated directly with clients to align designs with their vision, and delivered seamless, brand-aligned product experiences.

2021 - 2022

Oklahoma State University

UX/UI Intern

Conducted competitive analysis and researched mental models for each product, collaborated directly with clients to align designs with their vision, and delivered seamless, brand-aligned product experiences.

2021 - 2022

Oklahoma State University

UX/UI Intern

Conducted competitive analysis and researched mental models for each product, collaborated directly with clients to align designs with their vision, and delivered seamless, brand-aligned product experiences.

2021 - 2022

Oklahoma State University

UX/UI Intern

Conducted competitive analysis and researched mental models for each product, collaborated directly with clients to align designs with their vision, and delivered seamless, brand-aligned product experiences.

.stack

Figma

product design

Figma

product design

Figma

product design

Figma

product design

Adobe Suite

design

Adobe Suite

design

Adobe Suite

design

Adobe Suite

design

Framer

web design

Framer

web design

Framer

web design

Framer

web design

Miro

brainstorms

Miro

brainstorms

Miro

brainstorms

Miro

brainstorms

Testflight

bug bash

Testflight

bug bash

Testflight

bug bash

Testflight

bug bash

Microsoft Office

organization

Microsoft Office

organization

Microsoft Office

organization

Microsoft Office

organization

Christian Van Curen © - 2026

Christian Van Curen © - 2026

Christian Van Curen © - 2026

Christian Van Curen © - 2026