Addison KowalskiAddison

Founder & Design Engineer in AI

Career Highlights

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PicStudio
FounderLaunched September 2023

I built PicStudio because getting a professional headshot is a pain. Hiring photographers is expensive, asking a friend rarely works, and most shots don't turn out.

How it works

AI headshots.
Portraits so realistic they're indistinguishable from professional photos—ideal for LinkedIn, Instagram, and more.
Delivered in minutes.
Upload selfies and receive polished, high-quality portraits within minutes. No waiting.
Fully customizable.
Choose from hundreds of styles and settings to match your look anytime.
PicStudio
PicStudio
Launched September 2023
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Prompt Hunt
FounderLaunched December 2022

I built Prompt Hunt because creating art with AI was way too complicated. At the time, crafting the perfect "prompt" felt overwhelming.

How it works

Fast & Simple
Quickly create stunning AI art with just a few clicks, designed for ease and speed.
AI Prompt Templates
Save and share your favorite prompts as templates to streamline your art creation.
Enhanced Privacy
Keep your art private with our privacy mode, ensuring your creations stay uniquely yours.
Prompt Hunt
Prompt Hunt
Launched December 2022
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From the vault

Eight Sleep project showcase
Directed design at Eight Sleep,
leading onboarding, data insights, and design system efforts while mentoring the team and partnering with engineering.
Dave project showcase
Led multiple design teams at Dave,
focusing on launching the checking account, improving budgeting tools, and streamlining onboarding.
Disney project showcase
Product design lead across Disney Interactive,
focusing on Disney.com, mobile apps, and video experiences.
EightBit project showcase
Co-founded EightBit,
an interactive 8-bit avatar NFT platform with on-chain customization and IRL perks.

Best job I've ever had

I started designing in the early 2000s and still feel lucky to call it my job. I believe building a product is the easy part. What you do after the launch is where the real fun begins.

If you must know, I live in Los Angeles with my family. When I'm not building products, you'll find me watching an NBA game or fixing a cocktail.

Addison Kowalski

Experience

Eight Sleep

Eight Sleep

Director of Product Design for smart mattress system company. Led product design for innovative sleep technology that helps users optimize their rest through intelligent temperature control and sleep tracking.

Disney Interactive

Disney Interactive

Lead Product Designer for mobile games and apps. Designed engaging digital experiences that brought Disney's beloved characters and stories to life through interactive mobile entertainment.

One (OnePay)

One (OnePay)

Head of Product Design for mobile banking app. Designed user-friendly financial tools focused on accessibility and trust in digital banking services.

Dave

Dave

Lead Product Designer for budgeting and overdraft protection app. Built financial wellness tools that helped millions of users manage their money better and avoid fees.

Sensei

Sensei

Senior Product Designer for luxury wellness retreat. Created premium digital experiences that reflected the brand's high-end positioning and enhanced guest journey.

Blue Bottle Coffee

Blue Bottle Coffee

Head of Digital Design for specialty coffee company. Crafted premium e-commerce experiences combining luxury brand aesthetics with conversion-optimized design.

WeFollow

WeFollow

Co-Founder and Product Designer for Twitter directory website. Built foundational social web experiences during the early era of content discovery and sharing, 2008-2011.

Digg

Digg

Product Designer for news aggregation website. Shaped how millions discovered and shared content online during the peak of social news and web 2.0 innovation.