TAYLOR ZANN
Hi, I'm Taylor!
Hi, I'm Taylor!
Product Manager
HTML5/CSS3 Mastery
Product Design
Branding
Collaborative Team Player
Product Manager
HTML5/CSS3 Mastery
Product Design
Branding
Collaborative Team Player
About Me
I’m Taylor, a product manager who brings order to chaos. I build roadmaps, make smart tradeoffs, and align people around vision. Earlier in my career I created visuals for Airbnb, Amazon Alexa, and Red Bull, and licensed films to National Geographic, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime. That work taught me how to deliver under pressure and balance ambition with constraints.
I’m Taylor, a product manager who brings order to chaos. I build roadmaps, make smart tradeoffs, and align people around vision. Earlier in my career I created visuals for Airbnb, Amazon Alexa, and Red Bull, and licensed films to National Geographic, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime. That work taught me how to deliver under pressure and balance ambition with constraints.
I’m Taylor, a product manager who brings order to chaos. I build roadmaps, make smart tradeoffs, and align people around vision. Earlier in my career I created visuals for Airbnb, Amazon Alexa, and Red Bull, and licensed films to National Geographic, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime. That work taught me how to deliver under pressure and balance ambition with constraints.
During the pandemic I took night classes to pivot into UX and learned how to build products from the ground up. I created PetCheck, a pet wellness app, while also building and running a pair of Airbnbs. Those experiences taught me how to listen to users, validate ideas quickly, and make smart tradeoffs to grow real businesses.
During the pandemic I took night classes to pivot into UX and learned how to build products from the ground up. I created PetCheck, a pet wellness app, while also building and running a pair of Airbnbs. Those experiences taught me how to listen to users, validate ideas quickly, and make smart tradeoffs to grow real businesses.
During the pandemic I took night classes to pivot into UX and learned how to build products from the ground up. I created PetCheck, a pet wellness app, while also building and running a pair of Airbnbs. Those experiences taught me how to listen to users, validate ideas quickly, and make smart tradeoffs to grow real businesses.
In 2022 I joined ArtCenter, one of the world’s leading colleges of design, to build a digital learning pipeline for the school. I led teams of designers, copywriters, and editors to turn faculty ideas into engaging content used by students. At the beginning of 2025 I left ArtCenter to pursue product management full time, carrying forward the leadership, clarity, and execution discipline to drive products from vision to impact.
In 2022 I joined ArtCenter, one of the world’s leading colleges of design, to build a digital learning pipeline for the school. I led teams of designers, copywriters, and editors to turn faculty ideas into engaging content used by students. At the beginning of 2025 I left ArtCenter to pursue product management full time, carrying forward the leadership, clarity, and execution discipline to drive products from vision to impact.
In 2022 I joined ArtCenter, one of the world’s leading colleges of design, to build a digital learning pipeline for the school. I led teams of designers, copywriters, and editors to turn faculty ideas into engaging content used by students. At the beginning of 2025 I left ArtCenter to pursue product management full time, carrying forward the leadership, clarity, and execution discipline to drive products from vision to impact.
References
Tomasz Werner
Creative Operations Manager, Output
"I've worked with Taylor for the past 3 years, and his storytelling skills and ability to visualize concepts are exceptional. Taylor's attention to detail is impeccable, and he has an innate aesthetic sense that you just can't teach."
Kevin Lipnos
Executive Director, Heavin Studio, ArtCenter College of Design
“The caliber of Taylor's work consistently surpasses standards set. He achieves departmental objectives with minimal oversight, and his work ethic stands out."
Dalia AlKassar
Executive Producer, Memoury TV
“Honesty, loyalty, and a goal-oriented nature define the values Taylor holds close. His commitment to relationships is truly admirable.”
Nathan Lanting
Well... Nate's just my best friend
“Taylor can synthesize information quickly and become passionate about many new ventures, but it’s the speed and passion in which he moves that sets him apart.”
Tomasz Werner
Creative Operations Manager, Output
"I've worked with Taylor for the past 3 years, and his storytelling skills and ability to visualize concepts are exceptional. Taylor's attention to detail is impeccable, and he has an innate aesthetic sense that you just can't teach."
Kevin Lipnos
Executive Director, Heavin Studio, ArtCenter College of Design
“The caliber of Taylor's work consistently surpasses standards set. He achieves departmental objectives with minimal oversight, and his work ethic stands out."
Dalia AlKassar
Executive Producer, Memoury TV
“Honesty, loyalty, and a goal-oriented nature define the values Taylor holds close. His commitment to relationships is truly admirable.”
Nathan Lanting
Well... Nate's just my best friend
“Taylor can synthesize information quickly and become passionate about many new ventures, but it’s the speed and passion in which he moves that sets him apart.”
Tomasz Werner
Creative Operations Manager, Output
"I've worked with Taylor for the past 3 years, and his storytelling skills and ability to visualize concepts are exceptional. Taylor's attention to detail is impeccable, and he has an innate aesthetic sense that you just can't teach."
Kevin Lipnos
Executive Director, Heavin Studio, ArtCenter College of Design
“The caliber of Taylor's work consistently surpasses standards set. He achieves departmental objectives with minimal oversight, and his work ethic stands out."
Dalia AlKassar
Executive Producer, Memoury TV
“Honesty, loyalty, and a goal-oriented nature define the values Taylor holds close. His commitment to relationships is truly admirable.”
Nathan Lanting
Well... Nate's just my best friend
“Taylor can synthesize information quickly and become passionate about many new ventures, but it’s the speed and passion in which he moves that sets him apart.”
Tomasz Werner
Creative Operations Manager, Output
"I've worked with Taylor for the past 3 years, and his storytelling skills and ability to visualize concepts are exceptional. Taylor's attention to detail is impeccable, and he has an innate aesthetic sense that you just can't teach."
Kevin Lipnos
Executive Director, Heavin Studio, ArtCenter College of Design
“The caliber of Taylor's work consistently surpasses standards set. He achieves departmental objectives with minimal oversight, and his work ethic stands out."
Dalia AlKassar
Executive Producer, Memoury TV
“Honesty, loyalty, and a goal-oriented nature define the values Taylor holds close. His commitment to relationships is truly admirable.”
Nathan Lanting
Well... Nate's just my best friend
“Taylor can synthesize information quickly and become passionate about many new ventures, but it’s the speed and passion in which he moves that sets him apart.”
Tomasz Werner
Creative Operations Manager, Output
"I've worked with Taylor for the past 3 years, and his storytelling skills and ability to visualize concepts are exceptional. Taylor's attention to detail is impeccable, and he has an innate aesthetic sense that you just can't teach."
Kevin Lipnos
Executive Director, Heavin Studio, ArtCenter College of Design
“The caliber of Taylor's work consistently surpasses standards set. He achieves departmental objectives with minimal oversight, and his work ethic stands out."
Dalia AlKassar
Executive Producer, Memoury TV
“Honesty, loyalty, and a goal-oriented nature define the values Taylor holds close. His commitment to relationships is truly admirable.”
Nathan Lanting
Well... Nate's just my best friend
“Taylor can synthesize information quickly and become passionate about many new ventures, but it’s the speed and passion in which he moves that sets him apart.”
Tomasz Werner
Creative Operations Manager, Output
"I've worked with Taylor for the past 3 years, and his storytelling skills and ability to visualize concepts are exceptional. Taylor's attention to detail is impeccable, and he has an innate aesthetic sense that you just can't teach."
Kevin Lipnos
Executive Director, Heavin Studio, ArtCenter College of Design
“The caliber of Taylor's work consistently surpasses standards set. He achieves departmental objectives with minimal oversight, and his work ethic stands out."
Dalia AlKassar
Executive Producer, Memoury TV
“Honesty, loyalty, and a goal-oriented nature define the values Taylor holds close. His commitment to relationships is truly admirable.”
Nathan Lanting
Well... Nate's just my best friend
“Taylor can synthesize information quickly and become passionate about many new ventures, but it’s the speed and passion in which he moves that sets him apart.”
Tomasz Werner
Creative Operations Manager, Output
"I've worked with Taylor for the past 3 years, and his storytelling skills and ability to visualize concepts are exceptional. Taylor's attention to detail is impeccable, and he has an innate aesthetic sense that you just can't teach."
Kevin Lipnos
Executive Director, Heavin Studio, ArtCenter College of Design
“The caliber of Taylor's work consistently surpasses standards set. He achieves departmental objectives with minimal oversight, and his work ethic stands out."
Dalia AlKassar
Executive Producer, Memoury TV
“Honesty, loyalty, and a goal-oriented nature define the values Taylor holds close. His commitment to relationships is truly admirable.”
Nathan Lanting
Well... Nate's just my best friend
“Taylor can synthesize information quickly and become passionate about many new ventures, but it’s the speed and passion in which he moves that sets him apart.”
Tomasz Werner
Creative Operations Manager, Output
"I've worked with Taylor for the past 3 years, and his storytelling skills and ability to visualize concepts are exceptional. Taylor's attention to detail is impeccable, and he has an innate aesthetic sense that you just can't teach."
Kevin Lipnos
Executive Director, Heavin Studio, ArtCenter College of Design
“The caliber of Taylor's work consistently surpasses standards set. He achieves departmental objectives with minimal oversight, and his work ethic stands out."
Dalia AlKassar
Executive Producer, Memoury TV
“Honesty, loyalty, and a goal-oriented nature define the values Taylor holds close. His commitment to relationships is truly admirable.”
Nathan Lanting
Well... Nate's just my best friend
“Taylor can synthesize information quickly and become passionate about many new ventures, but it’s the speed and passion in which he moves that sets him apart.”
Tomasz Werner
Creative Operations Manager, Output
"I've worked with Taylor for the past 3 years, and his storytelling skills and ability to visualize concepts are exceptional. Taylor's attention to detail is impeccable, and he has an innate aesthetic sense that you just can't teach."
Kevin Lipnos
Executive Director, Heavin Studio, ArtCenter College of Design
“The caliber of Taylor's work consistently surpasses standards set. He achieves departmental objectives with minimal oversight, and his work ethic stands out."
Dalia AlKassar
Executive Producer, Memoury TV
“Honesty, loyalty, and a goal-oriented nature define the values Taylor holds close. His commitment to relationships is truly admirable.”
Nathan Lanting
Well... Nate's just my best friend
“Taylor can synthesize information quickly and become passionate about many new ventures, but it’s the speed and passion in which he moves that sets him apart.”
Tomasz Werner
Creative Operations Manager, Output
"I've worked with Taylor for the past 3 years, and his storytelling skills and ability to visualize concepts are exceptional. Taylor's attention to detail is impeccable, and he has an innate aesthetic sense that you just can't teach."
Kevin Lipnos
Executive Director, Heavin Studio, ArtCenter College of Design
“The caliber of Taylor's work consistently surpasses standards set. He achieves departmental objectives with minimal oversight, and his work ethic stands out."
Dalia AlKassar
Executive Producer, Memoury TV
“Honesty, loyalty, and a goal-oriented nature define the values Taylor holds close. His commitment to relationships is truly admirable.”
Nathan Lanting
Well... Nate's just my best friend
“Taylor can synthesize information quickly and become passionate about many new ventures, but it’s the speed and passion in which he moves that sets him apart.”
Tomasz Werner
Creative Operations Manager, Output
"I've worked with Taylor for the past 3 years, and his storytelling skills and ability to visualize concepts are exceptional. Taylor's attention to detail is impeccable, and he has an innate aesthetic sense that you just can't teach."
Kevin Lipnos
Executive Director, Heavin Studio, ArtCenter College of Design
“The caliber of Taylor's work consistently surpasses standards set. He achieves departmental objectives with minimal oversight, and his work ethic stands out."
Dalia AlKassar
Executive Producer, Memoury TV
“Honesty, loyalty, and a goal-oriented nature define the values Taylor holds close. His commitment to relationships is truly admirable.”
Nathan Lanting
Well... Nate's just my best friend
“Taylor can synthesize information quickly and become passionate about many new ventures, but it’s the speed and passion in which he moves that sets him apart.”
Tomasz Werner
Creative Operations Manager, Output
"I've worked with Taylor for the past 3 years, and his storytelling skills and ability to visualize concepts are exceptional. Taylor's attention to detail is impeccable, and he has an innate aesthetic sense that you just can't teach."
Kevin Lipnos
Executive Director, Heavin Studio, ArtCenter College of Design
“The caliber of Taylor's work consistently surpasses standards set. He achieves departmental objectives with minimal oversight, and his work ethic stands out."
Dalia AlKassar
Executive Producer, Memoury TV
“Honesty, loyalty, and a goal-oriented nature define the values Taylor holds close. His commitment to relationships is truly admirable.”
Nathan Lanting
Well... Nate's just my best friend
“Taylor can synthesize information quickly and become passionate about many new ventures, but it’s the speed and passion in which he moves that sets him apart.”
My Stack
Sticky notes are usually where I start. Going analog helps me get ideas out quickly, synthesize information, and draw connections. I use them for mapping information architecture, affinity diagramming, and spotting patterns before moving into digital tools.
Sticky Notes
Sticky notes are usually where I start. Going analog helps me get ideas out quickly, synthesize information, and draw connections. I use them for mapping information architecture, affinity diagramming, and spotting patterns before moving into digital tools.
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Sticky notes are usually where I start. Going analog helps me get ideas out quickly, synthesize information, and draw connections. I use them for mapping information architecture, affinity diagramming, and spotting patterns before moving into digital tools.
Sticky Notes
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Figma is where I spend most of my day. It’s my main design tool for wireframes, prototypes, and polished visuals. I also stay up to date with new Figma AI tools like Make, which speed up exploration and keep my workflow sharp.
Figma
Figma is where I spend most of my day. It’s my main design tool for wireframes, prototypes, and polished visuals. I also stay up to date with new Figma AI tools like Make, which speed up exploration and keep my workflow sharp.
Figma
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Figma is where I spend most of my day. It’s my main design tool for wireframes, prototypes, and polished visuals. I also stay up to date with new Figma AI tools like Make, which speed up exploration and keep my workflow sharp.
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ChatGPT is my content generation and assistance tool. I leverage it for content ideas, copywriting, and problem-solving. It provides invaluable insights and suggestions that enhance the quality of my projects.
Chat GPT
ChatGPT is my content generation and assistance tool. I leverage it for content ideas, copywriting, and problem-solving. It provides invaluable insights and suggestions that enhance the quality of my projects.
Chat GPT
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ChatGPT is my content generation and assistance tool. I leverage it for content ideas, copywriting, and problem-solving. It provides invaluable insights and suggestions that enhance the quality of my projects.
Chat GPT
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Zoom is my go-to for user research. I conduct interviews to uncover insights, and I rely on its recording and transcription features to capture quotes and details I can bring back into the design process.
Zoom
Zoom is my go-to for user research. I conduct interviews to uncover insights, and I rely on its recording and transcription features to capture quotes and details I can bring back into the design process.
Zoom
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Zoom is my go-to for user research. I conduct interviews to uncover insights, and I rely on its recording and transcription features to capture quotes and details I can bring back into the design process.
Zoom
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Creative Cloud connects my visual background to design work. From editing images in Photoshop to motion in Premiere and AI-powered asset creation in Firefly, it gives me polish where it matters.
Creative Cloud
Creative Cloud connects my visual background to design work. From editing images in Photoshop to motion in Premiere and AI-powered asset creation in Firefly, it gives me polish where it matters.
Creative Cloud
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Creative Cloud connects my visual background to design work. From editing images in Photoshop to motion in Premiere and AI-powered asset creation in Firefly, it gives me polish where it matters.
Creative Cloud
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Notion is my catch-all for inspiration, references, and documentation. I use it to save bookmarks, organize ideas, and keep everything indexed in a way that’s easy to adapt and revisit later.
Notion
Notion is my catch-all for inspiration, references, and documentation. I use it to save bookmarks, organize ideas, and keep everything indexed in a way that’s easy to adapt and revisit later.
Notion
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Notion is my catch-all for inspiration, references, and documentation. I use it to save bookmarks, organize ideas, and keep everything indexed in a way that’s easy to adapt and revisit later.
Notion
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I mainly use FigJam, but Miro is another place I can get ideas out quickly in the messier stages of design. It’s great for clustering thoughts, exploring directions, and building early frameworks.
Miro
I mainly use FigJam, but Miro is another place I can get ideas out quickly in the messier stages of design. It’s great for clustering thoughts, exploring directions, and building early frameworks.
Miro
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I mainly use FigJam, but Miro is another place I can get ideas out quickly in the messier stages of design. It’s great for clustering thoughts, exploring directions, and building early frameworks.
Miro
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Asana is my project manager. I love using its Kanban boards to take an agile approach — tracking priorities, moving tasks through stages, and keeping cross-team work visible and on track.
Asana
Asana is my project manager. I love using its Kanban boards to take an agile approach — tracking priorities, moving tasks through stages, and keeping cross-team work visible and on track.
Asana
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Asana is my project manager. I love using its Kanban boards to take an agile approach — tracking priorities, moving tasks through stages, and keeping cross-team work visible and on track.
Asana
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Google Suite is my go-to for collaboration. I use Docs and Sheets to turn user research into shareable artifacts, and Slides to create decks that align teams. It’s where I make research and ideas easy for others to access, understand, and build on.
Google Suite
Google Suite is my go-to for collaboration. I use Docs and Sheets to turn user research into shareable artifacts, and Slides to create decks that align teams. It’s where I make research and ideas easy for others to access, understand, and build on.
Google Suite
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Google Suite is my go-to for collaboration. I use Docs and Sheets to turn user research into shareable artifacts, and Slides to create decks that align teams. It’s where I make research and ideas easy for others to access, understand, and build on.
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