I’m Megan Learn, a designer on and off screen.
With 12+ years across brand and product, I think about the whole experience, not just the screen in front of me.
I build brands and products as connected experiences, where every decision is an intentional building block. My titles and industries have changed, from creative agencies to startups to a long stint in EdTech, but that way of thinking hasn’t. With AI in play, it matters more than ever.
Off screen, I’m still a designer. I just look for inspiration in different places.
If you can’t find me, I’m probably exploring new places, trying a new coffee shop, or browsing a museum. Otherwise, you can find me at home trying to entertain my furry companions, keep my veggie garden alive, or tackle a home project. I like making things, figuring out how they work, and finding inspiration in places that have nothing to do with a screen.
Approach to Work
Build something tangible, early.
Get the reaction before it gets expensive.
Systems > Screens
Solve for the next use case, not just this one.
90% communication, 10% caffeination.
Share early, ask questions, skip the big reveal.
Function > Fancy
If it doesn’t work, the rest doesn’t matter.
Trust your intuition, then test it.
Experience is a starting point, not proof.
Outcomes > Output
Solve the right problem, not the most problems.
Approach to Life
Building something by hand.
Home renos, custom invites, paintings, oh my!
Coffee > No Coffee
I brew a lot of good coffee. And some experiments.
Two furry coworkers, zero boundaries.
They push buttons, both mine and the keyboard’s.
Art > Souvenirs
Supporting local art, even if my walls can’t.
Trust your gut, then taste it.
Allergic to everything doesn’t mean it can’t taste good.
Walk > Car
The best way to find interesting things in every city.
Experience
Present
Senior Web & Product Designer
Contractor
2024–2026
Creative Director
StraighterLine
2024
Senior Product Designer
Stride (K12)
2022–2024
Head of Design
Stride (K12)
2020–2022
Senior Digital Designer
Stride (K12)
Past
Etc, etc, etc.
Creative agencies + startups
Currently
Based in
Washington DC
(Technically, NOVA)
Listening to
“It’s Late, But Still Too Early to Find Happiness” (Spotify playlist, opens in a new tab)
Moody but motivating
In the garden
Kale, Arugula, Peppers + Squash
Additional garden beds incoming
Coworkers
1 Cat + 1 Dog
Neither is in charge. Both are.
Collecting
Art + Inspiration
Wall space not included
Busy with
AI Builds
Websites + window benches
Ready for the next big problem.
Ready for the next big project.
Let’s Connect