Episode 18 | November 15, 2021

Rik Sansone: Delta Faucet

Rik Sansone: Delta Faucet

UX is critical to creating usable, enjoyable products, but not everyone is aware of it or convinced of UX’s value. Rik Sansone, User Experience & Designer – CW at Delta Faucet, joins us to share how he’s been a UX evangelist throughout his career.

We discuss how to handle conflicts of interest between the business and UX by sharing information to align user and business goals. Rik compares UX to the planning and setup of a Broadway show or an amusement park. The whole experience is intricately designed to meet user (or visitor) goals as well as business stakeholder goals.

We also dig into learning from failure, staying objective, and uncovering root problems.

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Episode Guests

Rik Sansone

Rik Sansone

User Experience & Designer

Rik is a creative UX / UI designer who thinks on a different level. He has a passion for building common-sense, intuitive HCI experiences that “wow” users and benefit the bottom line. In his current role at Delta Faucet, Rik presents tactical storytelling and concise, data-driven, problem-solving solutions to executives.

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Chelsie Christian

Chelsie Christian

SEP Alumn

Chelsie collaborates with clients, stakeholders, developers, fellow designers, and end users to curate products that are sustainable and built with high quality. She emphasizes whole-product squad ownership which includes product owner (viable), technical lead (feasible), and designer (usable).

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Episode Host

Zac Darnell

Zac Darnell

Engagement Manager

Zac’s professional journey blends hands-on product development expertise with strategic leadership in consulting and technology, laying the groundwork for his current role at SEP.

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