My positive impact.
Above: “Dress Like Brian Howe Day”, my team at Business Insider HQ in NYC celebrating my birthday. Below: Testimonials from incredible colleagues I've had the privilege of working with.
“Brian is passionate about design and that passion and sense of purpose is infectious.”
Michelle Martinez Lee, Director of Product Management @ Business Insider
“Brian is a thoughtful, creative, empathetic leader and frankly a lot of fun to work with.”
John Ore, SVP Product and Technology @ Business Insider
“Brian is a huge advocate for user experience and user testing, which brought a level of depth and added layer of insight into our design decision making.”
Rachel Furst, Group Product Manager, Story Engagement @ Business Insider
“Brian is able to breakdown design concepts, understand different layers of business and create an environment where design is an integral part of all decisions.”
Faiz Habib, Product Manager @ Sportsnet
“Brian is a brilliant and thoughtful creative leader.”
Gabrien Symons, Senior Engineer & Designer @ Business Insider
“Brian has built one of the most inspiring design teams I have been a part of.”
Joan Gonzalez, Lead UX/UI Designer @ Business Insider
“Brian always knows how to bring out the best in his team.”
Harry Hope, VP of Engineering @ Business Insider
“Brian built and led a world class UXD group, full of great minds and talents that together gave Business Insider the face and the delightful experience it has today”
Sabrina Cesar Tolomei, Senior Product Manager, Subscription Retention @ Business Insider
“In anything Brian has ever been challenged with, he's met with extreme passion, quality, and desire for impact and success for the business.”
John Laslo, Senior Product Manager, Editorial Experience @ Business Insider.
“At the risk of sounding hyperbolic: Brian is the most talented designer I have ever had the pleasure of working with.”
Noah Love, Senior Product Manager @ Sportsnet
My distinct advantage
Beginning my career as a classically trained artist in Toronto, I transitioned into graphic, brand, and digital product design, achieving notable success with theScore and Sportsnet. This path led me to New York, where I became the first product designer at Business Insider, expanding the design team to 10 and contributing to the brand's growth to over 104 million global monthly users.
What sets me apart is my blend of artistic expertise, visionary leadership, and strategic, results-driven design. I excel at leading cross-functional teams to create visually stunning, technically sound digital products that drive both user engagement and business success. I’m passionate about building sustainable design systems that ensure long-term brand consistency and impact well beyond launch.
If you’re looking for a leader who combines innovative creative vision with strategic execution, let’s connect and explore how I can help bring your goals to life.