Hi, I'm Jan Früchtl, a product designer, podcaster and indie iOS developer.
With over nine years of experience in product design across different industries, startups, and companies of varying sizes, I have honed my skills in wearing multiple hats. My passion lies in working at the intersection of design, product, and engineering, where I can leverage my expertise to create impactful solutions that meet business goals and user needs.
As a systems thinker, I enjoy working on complex problems and building scalable solutions. I am committed to creating elegant user experiences and believe in designing inclusive and accessible solutions for everyone.
With my background in engineering, I collaborate closely with developers to ensure that every aspect of the design is implemented to the highest standards.
I'd love to hear from you! You can find me on LinkedIn, Mastodon, or GitHub. If you prefer to email me, feel free to send a message and let's start a conversation.
Selected Projects
A few select projects that demonstrate how I work at the intersection of design, product, and engineering to help create impactful solutions that meet both business goals and user needs.

Markets Pro
Staff Product Designer at Shopify, 2022 - 2023
I led UX on Markets Pro — a product that makes global commerce accessible for everyone. With just one click, merchants can rapidly expand to new markets from a single store, while Shopify takes care of cross-border compliance and complexities.

CouchTimes
Side Project
An iOS app for TV enthusiasts to keep track of and organize their favorite shows. I designed and programmed CouchTimes to be a fully native iOS app using Swift and SwiftUI. The app quickly gained recognition, earning features on the Apple App Store and in several media outlets.
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Bliss Design System v1.x
Design Systems Lead at BRYTER, 2020 - 2022
I led the revamp of the BRYTER Design System, called Bliss. Together with the team, we re-imagined our component architecture, implemented accessibility improvements, crafted a new icon system, and produced thorough documentation, complete with design patterns and usage guidelines.
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BRYTER - Services
Senior Product Designer at BRYTER, 2020
I led UX on a big evolution of the BRYTER platform, which enables customers to automate complex workflows and create truly self-service solutions.
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Bliss Design System v0.x
Senior Product Designer at BRYTER, 2019 - 2020
The initial steps of the BRYTER Design System, called Bliss, helped BRYTER's product team in the early stages of the company to ship consistently and quickly.
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