About – Sarah Eisman

About

Sarah Eisman

I’m a product designer with a background in anthropology and education, which gives me a unique lens for understanding people’s needs and motivations in the cultural contexts in which they occur.

I’m passionate about designing for people and solving meaningful problems that improve their lives. Meeting others, hearing their stories, and continuously learning inspire my approach to design. For me, the journey of discovery and iteration is just as exciting as the final product.

My design experience started in the classroom. As a Montessori teacher, I learned the power of empathy, creative problem-solving, and iterative thinking—foundational skills that naturally led me to UX. To refine my expertise, I pursued UX design courses at Career Foundry and the Fountain Institute, shaping my approach to user-centered design.

Living abroad, I’ve seen firsthand how behaviors shift across cultures. This global perspective, combined with my background in education, enables me to craft UX experiences that are not only functional but also culturally relevant and deeply attuned to user needs.

Let’s connect—I’d love to chat about design, culture, and everything in between!

Based in Amsterdam.

Short CV

With a background in education and over a decade of observation-based research on human behavior, I bring a deep understanding of people’s needs and motivations to my work as a product designer. My experience spans startups, design agencies, and a range of industries—including SaaS, B2B, and social impact initiatives. Proactive, flexible, and solution-oriented, I approach design with an eye for detail and a passion for creating meaningful, user-centered experiences.

For more about my career journey visit my Linkedin profile.

Product design | 2023 - Present

I drive the design and implementation of innovative solutions that seamlessly integrate into SpeakUp's existing products.

I specialize in tackling complex technical challenges within the compliance industry, balancing high-security standards with intuitive user experiences, and navigating intricate product data models to deliver impactful digital solutions.

Product design | 2021 - 2023

Led the end-to-end UX/UI design for both web and mobile platforms, optimizing design workflows and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance user experience and platform value.

Developed and maintained a comprehensive design system to ensure consistency across all platforms. Mentored and guided student design interns, providing hands-on experience in UX and UI design.

Product design | 2020 - 2021

Responsible for all user experience, visual design, and content strategy to ensure a seamless and responsive platform experience.

Established and spearheaded a UX research practice, incorporating user interviews, usability testing, and data analytics to drive user retention and inform strategic design decisions.