Hello, I'm Alexa

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Hello, I’m Alexa! I'm a Product Designer, creator, and educator based out of San Diego, California. I’m passionate about designing technology and experiences in order to help maximize human potential. By day, I’m a Senior Product Designer at San Francisco based tech company, Zendesk, and in my free time I make videos about design, careers in tech, and life on here on YouTube. Learn more about me on my website: www.alexaleighh.com

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THE COST of Achilles Tendon Rupture with Surgery | From rupture to recovery – Part 20

THE COST of Achilles Tendon Rupture with Surgery | From rupture to recovery – Part 20 Hello, I'm Alexa

6.5K views - 2 years ago

Responsive UX Design 101 - explanation for beginners

Responsive UX Design 101 - explanation for beginners Hello, I'm Alexa

2K views - 3 years ago

Why we are no longer designing for delight - an important lesson in Product Design

Why we are no longer designing for delight - an important lesson in Product Design Hello, I'm Alexa

1.3K views - 3 years ago

Achilles Tendon Rupture FULL TIMELINE | From rupture to recovery with surgery – Part 19

Achilles Tendon Rupture FULL TIMELINE | From rupture to recovery with surgery – Part 19 Hello, I'm Alexa

110K views - 3 years ago

It’s been exactly 1 YEAR since my injury from Achilles Tendon Rupture – Part 18

It’s been exactly 1 YEAR since my injury from Achilles Tendon Rupture – Part 18 Hello, I'm Alexa

5K views - 3 years ago

Working from home 20 weeks pregnant - Day in the life working in tech! (Product Designer)

Working from home 20 weeks pregnant - Day in the life working in tech! (Product Designer) Hello, I'm Alexa

1K views - 3 years ago

I went back to San Francisco! Product Designer day in the life visiting Headquarters

I went back to San Francisco! Product Designer day in the life visiting Headquarters Hello, I'm Alexa

2.2K views - 3 years ago

Land a full time job in Product Design with *NO EXPERIENCE*

Land a full time job in Product Design with *NO EXPERIENCE* Hello, I'm Alexa

3.5K views - 3 years ago

Achilles Tendon Rupture | 9 month update! *BIG* news with my road to recovery – Part 17

Achilles Tendon Rupture | 9 month update! *BIG* news with my road to recovery – Part 17 Hello, I'm Alexa

4.3K views - 3 years ago

The not so glamorous day in the life working from a HOTEL - Remote Product Designer

The not so glamorous day in the life working from a HOTEL - Remote Product Designer Hello, I'm Alexa

795 views - 3 years ago

LET'S RUN! 6 months post-op from Achilles Tendon Rupture – Part 16

LET'S RUN! 6 months post-op from Achilles Tendon Rupture – Part 16 Hello, I'm Alexa

10K views - 3 years ago

Day in the life of a Product Designer – Working from WeWork in San Diego

Day in the life of a Product Designer – Working from WeWork in San Diego Hello, I'm Alexa

2.6K views - 3 years ago

Attending my WEDDING and HONEYMOON after achilles tendon rupture surgery | 5 months post-op –Part 15

Attending my WEDDING and HONEYMOON after achilles tendon rupture surgery | 5 months post-op –Part 15 Hello, I'm Alexa

3.3K views - 3 years ago

Achilles tendon rupture | Recovery with biking, swimming, staying active 4-5 months post op –Part 14

Achilles tendon rupture | Recovery with biking, swimming, staying active 4-5 months post op –Part 14 Hello, I'm Alexa

13K views - 4 years ago

I'm a 2ND GEN PRODUCT DESIGNER – A conversation about design with my dad

I'm a 2ND GEN PRODUCT DESIGNER – A conversation about design with my dad Hello, I'm Alexa

1.1K views - 4 years ago

Achilles Tendon Rupture | 12 weeks post-op check in – Part 13

Achilles Tendon Rupture | 12 weeks post-op check in – Part 13 Hello, I'm Alexa

25K views - 4 years ago

Embrace and love the chaos of startups! Product design at startups with David Notté

Embrace and love the chaos of startups! Product design at startups with David Notté Hello, I'm Alexa

740 views - 4 years ago

Achilles Tendon Rupture | What BOOT and SHOES I wore pre and post op – Part 12

Achilles Tendon Rupture | What BOOT and SHOES I wore pre and post op – Part 12 Hello, I'm Alexa

12K views - 4 years ago

Product review HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless printer | BEST CRAFT PRINTER - Unboxing & easy set up

Product review HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless printer | BEST CRAFT PRINTER - Unboxing & easy set up Hello, I'm Alexa

7.1K views - 4 years ago

How to prepare for your Product Design interview - full overview!

How to prepare for your Product Design interview - full overview! Hello, I'm Alexa

13K views - 4 years ago

Achilles Tendon Rupture | What it’s been like starting PT and a tiny breakthrough – Part 11

Achilles Tendon Rupture | What it’s been like starting PT and a tiny breakthrough – Part 11 Hello, I'm Alexa

19K views - 4 years ago

What it *really* takes to be a Product Designer

What it *really* takes to be a Product Designer Hello, I'm Alexa

26K views - 4 years ago

Achilles Tendon Rupture | Traveling with THE BOOT, walking on my own, and starting PT – Part 10

Achilles Tendon Rupture | Traveling with THE BOOT, walking on my own, and starting PT – Part 10 Hello, I'm Alexa

34K views - 4 years ago

From graduate school to Product Design Lead | Start your design career by designing for startups

From graduate school to Product Design Lead | Start your design career by designing for startups Hello, I'm Alexa

709 views - 4 years ago

I'm BACK! Product Design and Career Q&A - interview rejection, design inspiration, and standing out

I'm BACK! Product Design and Career Q&A - interview rejection, design inspiration, and standing out Hello, I'm Alexa

1.4K views - 4 years ago

Design a wedding website with Joy! A free and quality website + mobile app for guests

Design a wedding website with Joy! A free and quality website + mobile app for guests Hello, I'm Alexa

42K views - 4 years ago

Product Design at startups! Interview with the Design Lead behind tech’s coolest new Creator startup

Product Design at startups! Interview with the Design Lead behind tech’s coolest new Creator startup Hello, I'm Alexa

1.9K views - 4 years ago

5 reasons why you should consider a career in Product Design

5 reasons why you should consider a career in Product Design Hello, I'm Alexa

20K views - 4 years ago

TOP 5 favorite Achilles Tendon Rupture purchases for post-op recovery – Part 9

TOP 5 favorite Achilles Tendon Rupture purchases for post-op recovery – Part 9 Hello, I'm Alexa

14K views - 4 years ago

Achilles Tendon Rupture | 4 weeks post op, learning to walk again, EVENup shoe lift – Part 8

Achilles Tendon Rupture | 4 weeks post op, learning to walk again, EVENup shoe lift – Part 8 Hello, I'm Alexa

45K views - 4 years ago

Design a Zola wedding website with me! - demo & deep dive

Design a Zola wedding website with me! - demo & deep dive Hello, I'm Alexa

20K views - 4 years ago

Day in the life working from home | post op from achilles tendon surgery – Part 7

Day in the life working from home | post op from achilles tendon surgery – Part 7 Hello, I'm Alexa

7K views - 4 years ago

Designer uses “The Knot” to design a wedding website - demo & deep dive

Designer uses “The Knot” to design a wedding website - demo & deep dive Hello, I'm Alexa

27K views - 4 years ago

Achilles Tendon Rupture | 2-3 WEEKS post op, stitches out, washing leg, foot at neutral – Part 6

Achilles Tendon Rupture | 2-3 WEEKS post op, stitches out, washing leg, foot at neutral – Part 6 Hello, I'm Alexa

65K views - 4 years ago

Get work from home ready! Top 5 tips to successfully work from home

Get work from home ready! Top 5 tips to successfully work from home Hello, I'm Alexa

877 views - 4 years ago

Achilles Tendon Rupture | 1-2 WEEKS post op, managing pain, showering, and the knee scooter – Part 5

Achilles Tendon Rupture | 1-2 WEEKS post op, managing pain, showering, and the knee scooter – Part 5 Hello, I'm Alexa

58K views - 4 years ago

Achilles Tendon Rupture | Surgery and post op – Part 4

Achilles Tendon Rupture | Surgery and post op – Part 4 Hello, I'm Alexa

10K views - 4 years ago

Achilles Tendon Rupture | Surgery day VLOG – Part 3

Achilles Tendon Rupture | Surgery day VLOG – Part 3 Hello, I'm Alexa

7.2K views - 4 years ago

Achilles Tendon Rupture | MRI results + pre-surgery updates – Part 2

Achilles Tendon Rupture | MRI results + pre-surgery updates – Part 2 Hello, I'm Alexa

5.1K views - 4 years ago

I just ruptured my Achilles Tendon | The AMA I wish I had – Part 1

I just ruptured my Achilles Tendon | The AMA I wish I had – Part 1 Hello, I'm Alexa

8.1K views - 4 years ago

Run your own UX Research project | What you need to create a study plan, script, and more

Run your own UX Research project | What you need to create a study plan, script, and more Hello, I'm Alexa

2.5K views - 4 years ago

Life updates and working REMOTELY in Colorado!

Life updates and working REMOTELY in Colorado! Hello, I'm Alexa

806 views - 4 years ago

What it's REALLY been like working from home in San Diego - 6 months later

What it's REALLY been like working from home in San Diego - 6 months later Hello, I'm Alexa

986 views - 4 years ago

Interviewing and working at a REMOTE STARTUP | Designing for Startups feat. Maddy Beard of Lunchbox

Interviewing and working at a REMOTE STARTUP | Designing for Startups feat. Maddy Beard of Lunchbox Hello, I'm Alexa

798 views - 4 years ago

Choose the right wedding website – thoughts from a UX DESIGNER

Choose the right wedding website – thoughts from a UX DESIGNER Hello, I'm Alexa

38K views - 4 years ago

Choosing high-growth startups & being scrappy | Designing for Startups feat. Mar Avila of Fast

Choosing high-growth startups & being scrappy | Designing for Startups feat. Mar Avila of Fast Hello, I'm Alexa

523 views - 4 years ago

Visual storytelling and persuasive presentations with DAN ROAM – New book release: Pop-Up Pitch

Visual storytelling and persuasive presentations with DAN ROAM – New book release: Pop-Up Pitch Hello, I'm Alexa

2K views - 4 years ago

My first week (BACK) as a Product Designer

My first week (BACK) as a Product Designer Hello, I'm Alexa

1K views - 4 years ago

Changing careers (again): Design Ops Q&A + why I switched back into Product Design

Changing careers (again): Design Ops Q&A + why I switched back into Product Design Hello, I'm Alexa

2.3K views - 4 years ago

Biking SAN DIEGO — Buying beach bike cruisers as locals

Biking SAN DIEGO — Buying beach bike cruisers as locals Hello, I'm Alexa

3.5K views - 4 years ago

Taking a STAYcation | 3 months WFH in San Diego + life updates!

Taking a STAYcation | 3 months WFH in San Diego + life updates! Hello, I'm Alexa

755 views - 4 years ago

To CODE or not to CODE your design portfolio website

To CODE or not to CODE your design portfolio website Hello, I'm Alexa

1.1K views - 4 years ago

How we bought our FIRST HOUSE in San Diego in less than 1 MONTH

How we bought our FIRST HOUSE in San Diego in less than 1 MONTH Hello, I'm Alexa

1.5K views - 4 years ago

Defining design & designing your design career with EQ (Emotional Intelligence)

Defining design & designing your design career with EQ (Emotional Intelligence) Hello, I'm Alexa

1K views - 4 years ago

Apartment hunting in SAN FRANCISCO (during and after college)

Apartment hunting in SAN FRANCISCO (during and after college) Hello, I'm Alexa

3K views - 5 years ago

Buying a house and leaving San Francisco - first time homebuyers

Buying a house and leaving San Francisco - first time homebuyers Hello, I'm Alexa

1.9K views - 5 years ago

THE DESIGNER TAG with Julia Fernandez

THE DESIGNER TAG with Julia Fernandez Hello, I'm Alexa

692 views - 5 years ago

UX Design bootcamp SUCCESS STORY with Sera Tajima of The Craft

UX Design bootcamp SUCCESS STORY with Sera Tajima of The Craft Hello, I'm Alexa

1.1K views - 5 years ago

What it’s actually like living in San Francisco

What it’s actually like living in San Francisco Hello, I'm Alexa

31K views - 5 years ago

I’m leaving San Francisco. Why, what now, and what’s next.

I’m leaving San Francisco. Why, what now, and what’s next. Hello, I'm Alexa

4.1K views - 5 years ago