2022- Present
Roblox
I lead product design, research & innovation across Roblox app and platform ecosystems (mobile, desktop, console, VR and beyond), social across communication, communities, connections and the next gen design system.
2009 – 2022
Windows & Devices
Led a cross-disciplinary team of designers, prototypers, researchers and agencies in the exploration and definition of Microsoft’s Ambient Computing strategy and product roadmap. Consumer brands in this roadmap include Surface, Xbox and HoloLens computing experiences. Developing next generation experiences for 1 Billion+ users on the Windows & Devices platform. Managing a front-end / next generation product exploration budget.
Wearables
Led the UX incubation for a new product category and launched Microsoft’s flagship audio platform with Surface Headphones, Surface Earbuds and Cortana intelligent assistant.
Xbox
Evolved Xbox gaming platform through the design, development and launch of the Xbox elite product line targeting high end performance gaming hardware & software experiences.
Microsoft Research
Led designer for the Startup Business Group, responsible for incubating and productizing emerging Microsoft technologies.
Designed, developed and launched multiple products and end-to-end customer experiences in: AR/VR (HoloLens), Visual Studio, Skype, Teams, Robotics
& PATENTS
RED DOT DESIGN AWARD Best of the Best for HoloLens
RED DOT DESIGN AWARD Xbox One
RED DOT DESIGN AWARD Xbox Elite Controller
PATENT Intelligent monitoring and LED feedback
PATENT Centralized system for visual reaction to device state
PATENT Display screen with graphical user interface
PATENT Xbox Elite Wireless Controller
IDSA IDSA Best in Show for HoloLens
& EXHIBITIONS
2021 Microsoft Design Week, Culture X Design Chair
2020 Seattle Design Week, “Balance” Exhibition Chair
2019 USDOT Inclusive Autonomous Vehicle Hackathon
2018 MIT Women Leaders in Design: Top of Her Game
2015 Future of Gaming Keynote, UT Austin
2014 Microsoft 4 Afrika Co-Creation Hub,
UX Bootcamp Lead
2010 Channel 9 episode “Design at Microsoft”
2010 Silverlight TV Episode 42 Guest Speaker
c. 2022
Tsitsi Kolawole