I craft user experiences that not only elevate products but also transform organizations. With a proven track record of scaling ideas from concept to impact, I thrive on empowering teams to achieve extraordinary results.
My name is Elan Colello, and I’ve been shaping frontier user experiences for over 18 years. My success isn’t just rooted in design innovation—it’s powered by strong team leadership and a passion for collaboration.
As a startup entrepreneur, I’ve traveled to more than 35 countries, founding businesses in Japan and Saudi Arabia. My designs have consistently stayed ahead of the curve, setting trends before they became mainstream.
Some describe me as a UX/UI unicorn, with a proven track record across the entire product lifecycle—from 0 to 1 and beyond. I specialize in user research, rapid prototyping, development, launch, and scaling for both physical and digital products. Let’s work together to transform bold ideas into extraordinary realities!
Expert UX/UI design systems, and crafting strong brand stories. Proficient in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, with advanced skills in color theory, typography, and visual design. Experienced in user research, rapid prototyping, and end-to-end product development–delivering impactful, user-centered solutions that drive engagement and align with business goals.
User-centric websites that combine functionality with design to drive engagement.
UX writing and compelling videos tell impactful stories to elevate your brand.
VR/AR solutions that captivate audiences with unforgettable experiences.
Develop products in microbiology, sustainable materials, dietary supplement manufacturing and more.
Panel discussions, moderation and symposium presentations are an honor and pleasure for the opportunity to motivate others.
Won five design awards for ReadyNM, Coherent, Dataflix, PhillyTech, and See Renewal
$5K cash prize to solve unique challenges faced by the Air Force.
Manages DoD ML R&D projects, supports PIs with product strategy and leads budgeting/reporting to align innovation with client goals.
Leads product innovation, design, development and marketing.
Drove company innovation and new product development in A.I. and data science.
Led client success, UX/UI design team and directed art with graphic designers.
Every project brings unique adventures and valuable learning experiences. Even after nearly two decades of professional practice, I remain passionate about uncovering fresh insights and embracing the excitement of discovery each day.
I offer tailored solutions that drive meaningful results. Whether you're seeking impactful storytelling through digital media, strategic product development for breakthrough technologies, or seamless integration of branding and user experience.
Let’s collaborate to elevate your vision and bring your ideas to life.
Elan Colello is a natural leader, a gifted public speaker and is technologically adept. He understands the importance of the Social Media as the key to successful product marketing in the digital age.
His ability to quickly synthesize complex problems and explain them in practical terms is a rare and useful skill that any group he is associated with would benefit from.
Paying it forward isn’t just a motto—it’s a guiding principle. Sharing the knowledge we’ve gained is one of the most impactful ways we can uplift others, empowering them to grow, innovate, and achieve beyond our own accomplishments.
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I've led innovation and product development for some of the world's most profitable Fortune 500 brands.
