Alex Orlov headshot

I'm a curious UX designer & journalist.



Asking good questions is my superpower.

I’m passionate about health tech, food supply chains and education. Working as a journalist covering fitness, nutrition and supply chain transparency initially sparked my interest in these topics. I’m fascinated by how technology in these sectors has the potential to shape and enhance our lives.

As a UX designer, I uncover actionable insights that inform smart design decisions. I am a systems thinker who considers how interconnected parts can become more than their sum. I specialize in scoping projects, investigating problems, researching opportunities, and coordinating cross-functional teams towards a unified objective. Collaborating with other people with different skill sets (and including them in the design process!) gives me energy.

Currently: UX Design Instructional Team at General Assembly NYC.
Before: Writer/Editor at Mic
Before THAT: Writer/Editor at DailyBurn

For more information about my experience, check out my resume or my LinkedIn profile.

Want to design something amazing together? Email me.


Likes: Puns, hot sauce, snail mail, dogspotting
Dislikes: Elevators, apathy