The global community of frog
alumni
OUR PURPOSE
A diy community created to unify frog alumni around the world. We provide a central jumping off point into an alumni experience focused on continued connection, support, and engagement.
Connect
Connect with familiar faces from your favorite frog projects or forge new relationships rooted in shared interests and passions.
Engage
Engage across a range of topics like emerging technology, product development, organizational design, and pancake art.
Support
Support each other as we tackle new challenges including industry shifts, job searches, deep research, restaurant recommendations.
WHO WE ARE
frog Alumni are some of the most seasoned and respected design thinkers in the world. They can be found leading name brand orgs, starting new projects, and leading innovative new businesses.
Robert Fabricant
Co-Founder Dalberg Design
New York, 2001-2014
Fabricants are makers. I am dedicated to making positive change with/for marginalized communtiies. My passion is unlocking our creative potential that is wasted in so many parts of the world. Have also been known to rant about the state of design.
Tanesha Smith-Wattley
Head of Product & Delivery, VGV
New York, 2021-2023
I'm currently the Head of Product & Delivery at Very Good Ventures (along with a few more frog alums). Prior to VGV, I was a Senior Product Manager at frog NY. I'm Brooklyn based where I live with my husband, 2 daughters, and our dog Scarlett.
Ahmed Riaz
Head of Design Gamers & Creators, Logitech
Austin/San Francisco, 2010-2017
I live in the hyphens between worlds. Designer-strategist, coach-leader, gamer-dad. I lead teams of amazing people to design playful experiences. At frog I was known for ideation. After frog I learned how to bring as many ideas as possible to life.
Laura Baird
Global Lead, Workplace Concept Design at Amazon
Austin, 2018-2023
Passionate about building teams that can bring digital and physical design together. Currently at Amazon leading a team redefining tech-enabled workplace, and a Creative Leader with Neol. Still in Austin, but moving to Seattle with her dog, Louie.
David Sherwin
Co-Founder, Ask The Sherwins
Seattle/San Francisco, 2009-2014
David helps designers and product teams unlock their creative potential. Since frog, he has worked at Lynda.com, LinkedIn, and as an advisor and trainer for dozens of companies. Co-author of the books Turning People into Teams and Creative Workshop.
Sonny King
Head of Product Development at MetaLab
San Francisco, 2007-2022
Sonny collects moments of inspiration by supporting amazingly talented humans in the pursuit of better futures and product dreams. He's currently at MetaLab focusing on shipping those product dreams to people that need them the most.
Katie Dill
Head of Design at Stripe
San Francisco, 2008-2013
Pilot, twin mom, retired Ducati rider, hyper-growth design leader, and lover of random facts. After frog, Katie led the design teams at Airbnb and Lyft before joining Stripe.
Eric Bailey
VP Experience Design at Zillow & Founder at Properganda
San Francisco, 2004-2012
Eric leads design teams by day and burns midnight oil as a graphic artist, entrepreneur and painter. His purpose as a designer is to help others self-actualize. His purpose as an artist is to achieve flow state whenever and for as long as possible.
Community Life
As a member of the alumni community you’ll have access to...
Knowledge Sharing
Weigh in on the latest technology and innovation trends with some of the best and brightest alumni minds.
Career Advice
We help each other build and navigate impactful and fulfilling careers, leveraging the wisdom of the collective group to help fellow alumni grow.
Local Meetups
Get the band back together in regional studio hubs for happy hours, park hangs, and other fun-filled events.
How to get involved
To maintain an exceptional alumni experience we take a rigorous approach admissions. It’s our goal to ensure this community is exclusively comprised of alumni with previous frog experience.
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Submit a request
To gain access to the frog alumni network start by filling out the form via this website. Be sure to include all requested information.
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Admin review
Our administrative team will review your request to join and verify your identity and time of employment.
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Invite Delivered
If you meet the groups' qualifications an invite to our private slack community will be delivered via email.
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Access Community
After joining be sure to introduce yourself in the #welcome channel and join other channels that align with your interests.
How we operate
It’s critically important that all members feel safe and supported. To meet the collective goals of our network, we require that all members follow our community guidelines.
Treat others online as you would treat them in real life
Be tolerant towards other’s viewpoints; respectfully disagree
Respect the privacy and personal information of other alumni
Always communicate with courtesy and respect