Case studies

A selection of work focused on improving how products are designed and delivered at scale. This includes shaping team structures, introducing better ways of working, and delivering product improvements that drive engagement, conversion and customer value.

A selection of work focused on improving how products are designed and delivered at scale. This includes shaping team structures, introducing better ways of working, and delivering product improvements that drive engagement, conversion and customer value.

A selection of work focused on improving how products are designed and delivered at scale. This includes shaping team structures, introducing better ways of working, and delivering product improvements that drive engagement, conversion and customer value.

How I work

Start with the real problem

I focus on understanding the real problem before deciding how to solve it. Whether the challenge is customer, organisational or commercial, I look for root causes rather than reacting to symptoms.

Stay close to the work

Leadership and strategy are a large part of my role, but I stay close to the customer, the product and the teams delivering it. I contribute hands-on where it adds the most value.

Make it simple

I encourage clear thinking and simple language over jargon, helping teams make sense of complexity, challenge assumptions and make better decisions together.

Develop people and teams

Building strong teams starts with hiring great people and creating the right mix of skills and perspectives. Through coaching and feedback, I help designers grow their confidence, capability and impact.

Exploring AI in Practice

Like everyone else, I'm learning as I go! I'm actively exploring how AI can support research, prototyping, knowledge sharing and team workflows, focusing on practical ways to improve quality, reduce effort and help teams work more effectively.

See this approach in practice

Credentials

Recommendations

"A leader you trust to run a team well; thoughtful, direct, and committed to doing things properly."

Chloe Smith, Head of Product Design, Tesco

"Understands user needs, accelerates consensus across organisations, and designs ideal solutions."

Seth Druck, Executive Director, JP Morgan

"A key authority on user behaviour, proposing changes with a common-sense approach.”

Darren Irish, Lead Product Manager, Three

Certifications

Interaction Design Expert, Nielsen Norman Group

BA (Hons) Human Resource Mngt, Southampton Solent

HND Graphic Design, Northbrook College

Skills

Experience design
Research
Design operations
Portfolio management
Product strategy
Stakeholder influence
Cross-functional leadership
Team development
Organisational change

Rebecca Smeeth

Product Design Leader

Beyond design, I enjoy travel, racket sports and pottery.

© 2026 Rebecca Smeeth

Rebecca Smeeth

Product Design Leader

Beyond design, I enjoy travel, racket sports and pottery.

© 2026 Rebecca Smeeth

Rebecca Smeeth

Product Design Leader

Beyond design, I enjoy travel, racket sports and pottery.

© 2026 Rebecca Smeeth