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Product Design Lead & Creator of Better by Design: Elevating the Creative Technology Discourse.

Product Design Lead & Creator of Better by Design: Elevating the Creative Technology Discourse.

Product Design Lead & Creator of Better by Design: Elevating the Creative Technology Discourse.

Patrick Morgan

Patrick Morgan

Patrick Morgan

Hello, I'm Patrick.

I'm a seasoned product designer with 12+ years across design, engineering, and brand strategy roles. I specialize in crafting intuitive experiences for complex, professional software.


In the last decade, I designed three 9-10 figure B2B cybersecurity startups loved by that community:


  1. Tenable (IPO in 2018)

  2. Signal Sciences (Acquired by Fastly in 2020)

  3. JupiterOne (Series C)


My hybrid design/engineering background helps me bridge the gap between disciplines and create experiences that maximize the strengths of software at scale.

Hello, I'm Patrick.

I'm a seasoned product designer with 12+ years across design, engineering, and brand strategy roles. I specialize in crafting intuitive experiences for complex, professional software.


In the last decade, I designed three 9-10 figure B2B cybersecurity startups loved by that community:


  1. Tenable (IPO in 2018)

  2. Signal Sciences (Acquired by Fastly in 2020)

  3. JupiterOne (Series C)


My hybrid design/engineering background helps me bridge the gap between disciplines and create experiences that maximize the strengths of software at scale.

I'm the creator of Better by Design: a Substack sharing pragmatic guidance for creating great design, well-crafted tech, and a rich creative life.


5200+ creative tech pros in all 50 US states and 121 countries look to me for advice each week.


My writing has been featured by publications like The Department of Product, UX Collective, HeyDesigner, Figmalion, TLDR, and Every.


New articles every Sunday.

I'm the creator of Better by Design: a Substack sharing pragmatic guidance for creating great design, well-crafted tech, and a rich creative life.


5200+ creative tech pros in all 50 US states and 121 countries look to me for advice each week.


My writing has been featured by publications like The Department of Product, UX Collective, HeyDesigner, Figmalion, TLDR, and Every.


New articles every Sunday.

  • David Hoang

    VP Design @ Replit

    I've really enjoyed the value and energy @itspatmorgan bring to Design Twitter. I've learned so much! If you're not following him already, I recommend it and subscribe to his newsletter Better by Design.

  • Peter Vogt

    Design Engineer @ Capital One

    @itspatmorgan shares brilliant insights about design careers that are hard to find elsewhere. His newsletter is great.

  • Damian Martone

    Founder @ Hatch Conference

    Is a design background just another skill when starting a business? Or is it a big advantage? Patrick shared a wonderful article where some great folks describe their journeys and learnings. Super recommend for anyone wondering if starting a business is the right thing to do after a design career.

  • Michael Riddering

    Founder @ Figma Academy

    You're definitely in my top ~3 writers bucket right now. Genuinely look forward to everything you post and the quality is consistenty 💯.

  • Ehsan Nour

    Product Design @ Eraser

    Yes! Patrick turned it up to 11 recently 🔥

  • Amy Mitchell

    Product Director @ Dell

    Weekend Reading: Using design thinking to effect change. Here is a new framework from Patrick Morgan to create, present, and execute new ideas through persuasion and influence. Lots of fresh ideas!

  • Raika Sarkett

    Conversation Design @ Amazon

    If you work in tech, you definitely need to check out Pat's newsletter!

  • Nicole Muther

    Founder @ Jury Dating

    Thank you @itspatmorgan for building community and leading the way 😌. I moved to LA 2 years ago in the middle of Covid lockdown, lost in a large org, not yet aware of my own scar tissue. Refreshing to talk shop across a range of builders!

  • Kaitie Chambers

    Advocate @ Figma

    This is brilliant! 😍 I love how you break down the steps and zoom out all the way to file management and then back down to the details of frame naming. Incredible!

  • Alex Cristache

    Design Director

    "Better by Design" was the first newsletter I subscribed to when I decided to kickstart my Twitter adventure. And it has never disappointed. Every edition is complex, comprehensive, well written, and well studied.

  • Praful Krishna

    Product @ Meta

    The most advanced technology is not always the best answer. This article by Patrick Morgan makes a very important point in the field of product management. A new innovation must push the need but should still relate to the existing paradigms in the customers' mind. This is even more important for enterprise solutions.

  • David Hoang

    VP Design @ Replit

    I've really enjoyed the value and energy @itspatmorgan bring to Design Twitter. I've learned so much! If you're not following him already, I recommend it and subscribe to his newsletter Better by Design.

  • Peter Vogt

    Design Engineer @ Capital One

    @itspatmorgan shares brilliant insights about design careers that are hard to find elsewhere. His newsletter is great.

  • Damian Martone

    Founder @ Hatch Conference

    Is a design background just another skill when starting a business? Or is it a big advantage? Patrick shared a wonderful article where some great folks describe their journeys and learnings. Super recommend for anyone wondering if starting a business is the right thing to do after a design career.

  • Michael Riddering

    Founder @ Figma Academy

    You're definitely in my top ~3 writers bucket right now. Genuinely look forward to everything you post and the quality is consistenty 💯.

  • Ehsan Nour

    Product Design @ Eraser

    Yes! Patrick turned it up to 11 recently 🔥

  • Amy Mitchell

    Product Director @ Dell

    Weekend Reading: Using design thinking to effect change. Here is a new framework from Patrick Morgan to create, present, and execute new ideas through persuasion and influence. Lots of fresh ideas!

  • Raika Sarkett

    Conversation Design @ Amazon

    If you work in tech, you definitely need to check out Pat's newsletter!

  • Nicole Muther

    Founder @ Jury Dating

    Thank you @itspatmorgan for building community and leading the way 😌. I moved to LA 2 years ago in the middle of Covid lockdown, lost in a large org, not yet aware of my own scar tissue. Refreshing to talk shop across a range of builders!

  • Kaitie Chambers

    Advocate @ Figma

    This is brilliant! 😍 I love how you break down the steps and zoom out all the way to file management and then back down to the details of frame naming. Incredible!

  • Alex Cristache

    Design Director

    "Better by Design" was the first newsletter I subscribed to when I decided to kickstart my Twitter adventure. And it has never disappointed. Every edition is complex, comprehensive, well written, and well studied.

  • Praful Krishna

    Product @ Meta

    The most advanced technology is not always the best answer. This article by Patrick Morgan makes a very important point in the field of product management. A new innovation must push the need but should still relate to the existing paradigms in the customers' mind. This is even more important for enterprise solutions.

David Hoang

VP Design @ Replit

I've really enjoyed the value and energy @itspatmorgan brings to Design Twitter. I've learned so much! If you're not following him already, I recommend it and subscribe to his newsletter Better by Design.

Peter Vogt

Design Engineer @ Capital One

@itspatmorgan shares brilliant insights about design careers that are hard to find elsewhere. His newsletter is great.

Praful Krishna

Product @ Meta

The most advanced technology is not always the best answer. This article by Patrick Morgan makes a very important point in the field of product management. A new innovation must push the need but should still relate to the existing paradigms in the customers' mind. This is even more important for enterprise solutions.

Nate Kadlac

Founder @ Approachable Design

I appreciate Patrick's fresh perspective on how to view design, both through the craft as well as through mindful principles.

Damian Martone

Founder @ Hatch Conference

Is a design background just another skill when starting a business? Or is it a big advantage? Patrick shared a wonderful article where some great folks describe their journeys and learnings. Super recommend for anyone wondering if starting a business is the right thing to do after a design career.

Grace Ling

Founder @ Design Buddies

Practical insights to help you level up your design career!

Alex Cristache

Design Director

"Better by Design" was the first newsletter I subscribed to when I decided to kickstart my Twitter adventure. And it has never disappointed. Every edition is complex, comprehensive, well written, and well studied.

Ben Strak

Design @ Monzo

I love the combination of personal stories and practical resources Patrick shares, something new and interesting every week—highly recommended!

Nicole Muther

Founder @ Jury Dating

Thank you @itspatmorgan for building community and leading the way 😌. I moved to LA 2 years ago in the middle of Covid lockdown, lost in a large org, not yet aware of my own scar tissue. Refreshing to talk shop across a range of builders!

Kaitie Chambers

Advocate @ Figma

This is brilliant! 😍 I love how you break down the steps and zoom out all the way to file management and then back down to the details of frame naming. Incredible!

Joe Salowitz

Founder & CXO

SUPER highly recommend subscribing to @itspatmorgan’s newsletter. It’s always filled with really insightful nuggets of wisdom about design, entrepreneurship, business and more!

Michael Riddering

Founder @ Figma Academy

You're definitely in my top ~3 writers bucket right now. Genuinely look forward to everything you post and the quality is consistently 💯.

Joshua Newton

Design @ Gather Town

Pat is driving the design industry forward. I love his newsletter because he talks with relevancy on growing subjects such as design entrepreneurship and how the industry is evolving. His honest and transparent style makes him one of a kind.

Raika Sarkett

Conversation Design @ Amazon

If you work in tech, you definitely need to check out Pat's newsletter!

Amy Mitchell

Product Director @ Dell

Weekend Reading: Using design thinking to effect change. Here is a new framework from Patrick Morgan to create, present, and execute new ideas through persuasion and influence. Lots of fresh ideas!

Fawzi Ammache

Product Design @ RBC

Thorough breakdowns and analysis of the physical and digital products that have shaped our world from the amazing Pat Morgan!

Ehsan Nour

Product Design @ Eraser

Patrick turned it up to 11 recently 🔥

David Hoang

VP Design @ Replit

I've really enjoyed the value and energy @itspatmorgan brings to Design Twitter. I've learned so much! If you're not following him already, I recommend it and subscribe to his newsletter Better by Design.

Peter Vogt

Design Engineer @ Capital One

@itspatmorgan shares brilliant insights about design careers that are hard to find elsewhere. His newsletter is great.

Praful Krishna

Product @ Meta

The most advanced technology is not always the best answer. This article by Patrick Morgan makes a very important point in the field of product management. A new innovation must push the need but should still relate to the existing paradigms in the customers' mind. This is even more important for enterprise solutions.

Nate Kadlac

Founder @ Approachable Design

I appreciate Patrick's fresh perspective on how to view design, both through the craft as well as through mindful principles.

Damian Martone

Founder @ Hatch Conference

Is a design background just another skill when starting a business? Or is it a big advantage? Patrick shared a wonderful article where some great folks describe their journeys and learnings. Super recommend for anyone wondering if starting a business is the right thing to do after a design career.

Grace Ling

Founder @ Design Buddies

Practical insights to help you level up your design career!

Alex Cristache

Design Director

"Better by Design" was the first newsletter I subscribed to when I decided to kickstart my Twitter adventure. And it has never disappointed. Every edition is complex, comprehensive, well written, and well studied.

Ben Strak

Design @ Monzo

I love the combination of personal stories and practical resources Patrick shares, something new and interesting every week—highly recommended!

Nicole Muther

Founder @ Jury Dating

Thank you @itspatmorgan for building community and leading the way 😌. I moved to LA 2 years ago in the middle of Covid lockdown, lost in a large org, not yet aware of my own scar tissue. Refreshing to talk shop across a range of builders!

Kaitie Chambers

Advocate @ Figma

This is brilliant! 😍 I love how you break down the steps and zoom out all the way to file management and then back down to the details of frame naming. Incredible!

Joe Salowitz

Founder & CXO

SUPER highly recommend subscribing to @itspatmorgan’s newsletter. It’s always filled with really insightful nuggets of wisdom about design, entrepreneurship, business and more!

Community & Events

Community & Events

My leadership in the creative community doesn't end with writing.

I regularly host events in my hometown of Los Angeles to help creatives of any discipline build a local support network.


I'm also a founding member of Groundfloor Echo Park.

My leadership in the creative community doesn't end with writing.

I regularly host events in my hometown of Los Angeles to help creatives of any discipline build a local support network.


I'm also a founding member of Groundfloor Echo Park.

My connection to the creative technology community isn't just online. I regularly host events in my hometown of Los Angeles.


​These are casual gatherings for creatives of any discipline who want to build a supportive local community.


I'm also a founding member of Groundfloor Echo Park.

Let's craft a better future, together.

Let's craft a better future, together.

Let's craft a better future, together.

A globally respected source for creative technology insights. 5200+ tech pros in all 50 US states and 121 countries read each week.

Open to Work

©2024 Patrick Morgan

A globally respected source for creative technology insights. 5200+ tech pros in all 50 US states and 121 countries read each week.

Open to Work

©2024 Patrick Morgan

A globally respected source for creative technology insights. 5200+ tech pros in all 50 US states and 121 countries read each week.

Open to Work

©2024 Patrick Morgan