Todd Piett

“Rand would be at the top of my list to start a company with. He has an amazing ability to understand the customer’s pain points, create and test solution options, and then translate that into a vision others can clearly understand and execute upon. From early stage product ideation to honing usage and workflows in mature applications, he easily covered the gambit of challenges.

Beyond that, his attitude, humor and passion are the foundation of building a successful culture. His inputs were always thought provoking and strategic and impactful way beyond “just” design. On countless occasions, I could count on Rand to be the rock upon whom others relied and looked up to in challenging times. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with him will be left better for the experience.”

Clare Gillan

“After hearing Rand’s perspectives on how design, product, and market development fit together and seeing how he collaborated with our students to assure they were learning as they contributed to Rave’s project, I invited Rand to guest speak in an app entrepreneurship class I teach. Not only did Rand agree to join my 3-hour class after his long day at the office, but he has been a guest in my class nearly every fall and spring since.

In some classes he shares his mobile app design expertise. In others, he role-plays as a potential investor in student ventures during an event called the AppTank. During this event, students pitch mobile app-based business ideas to a small panel of guests who then provide feedback to students with an emphasis on strengthening the business idea as well as the app design and pitch. Rand is deeply attentive to each pitch and consistently provides brilliant feedback, often introducing an improved approach or a related opportunity for the team to investigate.

Rand genuinely cares that our students learn and grow along several dimensions. At the same time, he deepens their appreciation for the symbiotic nature of design goals and business goals.”

Claire Rottino

“Rand is truly one of the most generous leaders and talented designers I have ever worked with. He views sharing knowledge as an essential part of building a strong, capable team. His willingness to dedicate time to mentoring—to explaining the ‘why’ behind design decisions and strategy—was instrumental in my professional growth.

What sets Rand apart is his holistic understanding of the creative landscape. He drives a creative vision that is grounded in strategic thinking and a deep expertise across user-experience design, creativity, branding and business alignment. He knows how to connect creative output directly to business objectives, ensuring our design work always reinforced and strengthened overall brand identity. He maintained high standards for efficiency and results without ever stifling the innovative spirit of our team, leading to consistently excellent and high-quality deliverables.

Beyond project success, Rand has been endlessly supportive of my personal and professional development. His commitment to my career growth was transformational. His insightful feedback was never just corrective; it was directional. It helped push me in entirely new directions as a designer, prompting me to think bigger about my potential. More importantly, he helped me build the necessary confidence and strategic perspective to successfully step into leadership roles myself.”

Tom Axbey

“Rand has the rare combination of curiosity, creativity and context.  He works in the ‘voice of the customer’ whilst delivering the value proposition of your brand – from thought leadership to qualified lead. 

He is the visual expression of the mission of the Company and cares deeply about every touchpoint a prospect and customer will have with the Company, from brand image through to usability of the product.  His work is impactful and measurable but how he works is remarkable – seamless communication with all functional departments to ensure cohesion and ownership and demanding and driving excellence from all constituents which fosters and enhances a culture of inclusion.

Last but not least, he is an outstanding communicator—at all levels, he becomes a true example of what a great cultural ambassador should be and cares deeply about being impactful. 

And last but certainly not least, I am proud to have worked alongside him and learn from him and prouder still to be friends with him!“