I grew up turning existential reflections into art, running backstage in theaters, and binging animated movies.

I grew up turning existential reflections into art, running backstage in theaters, and binging animated movies.

I grew up turning existential reflections into art, running backstage in theaters, and binging animated movies.

THE STORY SO FAR

All three worlds taught me that storytelling shapes emotion and memory. Having lived in 6 cities across 3 continents, I’m fascinated by the many ways people interact with technology and one another. At Stanford, I learned to bring these threads together through design.

Since then, I’ve designed for startups, banking, and healthcare, and found my sweet spot in high-hesitation spaces where clarity builds trust. I dig into the ins and outs of a product, shape it alongside my teammates, and ship experiences that make people feel confident. 

Outside of design, I love ice skating, painting, watching musicals, wandering Bay Area craft fairs, and cooking Southeast Asia dishes.

THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

WHERE I'VE BEEN

Product Designer

Solace

2026 - now

2026-now

Content Designer

SoFi

2025

Product Designer

Gatsby

2024

Creative Director

MINT Magazine

2021 - 2024

2021-24

Visual Designer

Smithsonian Institution

2023

Design Lead

The SEA Exchange

2022 - 2023

2022-23

Graphic Designer

Edelman

2022

LOVELY WORDS FROM LOVELY PEOPLE

This dude has a deep understanding of the psychology of UX. Bryan thinks across flows, visuals, animation, and language in a way that makes him a quadruple threat. His curiosity will make you money, believe it. His empathy can’t be missed.

Bryan is a fantastically sharp, insightful creative who works with a speed and polish that would suggest far more seniority. He asks probing questions to get to the true heart of the user and business value of his decisions; works with high independence; and is a genuine pleasure to work with.

Not only did Bryan help drive the design and strategy for his project, he was also consistently available to jump in and help with the many requests throughout the summer. I know I speak for everyone who had the chance to work with him when I say he made a real impact, and I’d happily work with him again.

Bryan's work had a single thread: he genuinely cared, and he had taste. As an intern, he owned the user experience end to end. If you're looking for someone who brings fresh ideas, a sharp design sensibility, and genuine care for their craft, I would wholeheartedly recommend Bryan.

Bryan has a strong understanding of brand identity and demonstrated an impressive ability to apply our visual system thoughtfully across a wide range of channels. Bryan brought fresh ideas while always having a great balance between creativity and strategic thinking.

This dude has a deep understanding of the psychology of UX. Bryan thinks across flows, visuals, animation, and language in a way that makes him a quadruple threat. His curiosity will make you money, believe it. His empathy can’t be missed.

Bryan is a fantastically sharp, insightful creative who works with a speed and polish that would suggest far more seniority. He asks probing questions to get to the true heart of the user and business value of his decisions; works with high independence; and is a genuine pleasure to work with.

Not only did Bryan help drive the design and strategy for his project, he was also consistently available to jump in and help with the many requests throughout the summer. I know I speak for everyone who had the chance to work with him when I say he made a real impact, and I’d happily work with him again.

Bryan's work had a single thread: he genuinely cared, and he had taste. As an intern, he owned the user experience end to end. If you're looking for someone who brings fresh ideas, a sharp design sensibility, and genuine care for their craft, I would wholeheartedly recommend Bryan.

Bryan has a strong understanding of brand identity and demonstrated an impressive ability to apply our visual system thoughtfully across a wide range of channels. Bryan brought fresh ideas while always having a great balance between creativity and strategic thinking.

Bryan Defjan

I believe caring for others starts with clarity and trust. I design products that help people make confident decisions.

© 2026 BRYAN DEFJAN. POWERED BY ONE TOO MANY BLACK SESAME LATTES.

Bryan Defjan

I believe caring for others starts with clarity and trust. I design products that help people make confident decisions.

© 2026 BRYAN DEFJAN. POWERED BY ONE TOO MANY BLACK SESAME LATTES.

Bryan Defjan

I believe caring for others starts with clarity and trust. I design products that help people make confident decisions.

© 2026 BRYAN DEFJAN. POWERED BY ONE TOO MANY BLACK SESAME LATTES.