A dedicated core team, working with an extended network of designers and developers.

Erik brings 20+ years of experience designing and shipping digital products and services, allowing him to add unique value to every aspect and stage of the product design process.

With a degree in anthropology, and graduate studies in creative business management and organizational development, Erik started his career in Design Research, but has expanded his toolbox over the years to span the full width of User Experience Design.

Before founding Interactivism in 2012, Erik worked in and around the LA startup / technology scene with companies like Idealab, Iconmobile, Sony Design Center, Myspace, and Science where he designed the UX for the launches of Dollar Shave Club, Dog Vacay, and MeUndies.

As a consultant, Erik help clients develop brand- & product propositions that are informed and inspired by real people’s needs, behaviors and motivations.

Petra is a human-centered designer with extensive experience building foundational digital products across Search, Social Media, AdTech, FinTech, Blockchain, and AI. Her focus is on complex systems where design decisions shape how people work, communicate, and organize. Born in Sweden, she brings a perspective shaped by systems designed to work for everyone.

Outside of Interactivism, she is designing ethical civic infrastructure in Altadena, helping her neighbors self-govern and rebuild after the Eaton Fire. She is a mentor at Dharmabridge and an investor in Qubits Ventures, backing scientific founders at the frontier of quantum computing, AI, and next-generation infrastructure.

Josh is an internet veteran with 15+ years of experience. He has worked with some of the smallest and some of the largest internet companies on the web. He lives, eats, breathes brand, UX and front end dev — He believes they all go hand in hand to build elegant user experiences. Self-taught by necessity and passionate about keeping his skills sharp.

Catherine is a passionate, consumer-focused brand thinker with 20+ years of leadership-level brand and content development experience at Microsoft, Cranium, and Hasbro. She develops award-winning, brand-driven content and communications for a wide spectrum of categories, platforms, and age segments. Her specialities include brand and content strategy, brand archetypes, and brand storytelling.

Catherine has deep experience in strategic direction and creative inspiration for clients ranging from tech startups to global brands including Brooks Running, Mumm Napa, and Danaher. Catherine has served as a Startup Weekend Girls coach and a Webbys judge, and she has been a featured speaker at the American Marketing Association, the International Association of Business Communicators, and Ignite Seattle. She holds a BA in English with highest honors from the College of William and Mary.

Ricky is a designer with an emphasis on UX and UI design, keen eye for visuals, and passion for brand strategy.

His interest in asking the right questions drives an empathy for the end user, and his experience with agencies, in-house and startup environments have equipped him to tackle any visual design problem that presents itself.