About Us

 

KRUTSCH [crutch] n.
a digital product design agency

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KRUTSCH is a digital product design agency based out of Minneapolis, MN made up of an in-house team of talented creatives and developers, led by a seasoned technology executive.

We craft visuals that narrate stories and design experiences that foster connections. Since our inception in 2010, we've been on a relentless quest to push the boundaries of design, ensuring each project not only looks aesthetically pleasing but also serves a meaningful purpose.

Our team of dedicated designers, thinkers, and coders hail from diverse backgrounds, bringing a mosaic of perspectives to every project. From mobile apps to web design, from service design to digital transformation, we blend art with functionality, tradition with innovation, and intuition with analytics.

Our philosophy is simple: design is a dialogue. It's an ongoing conversation between a brand and its audience, and we're here to facilitate that chat. We don't just design; we understand. We delve deep into the essence of your brand, so every pixel, every line, and every shade echoes your values and vision.

Clients choose KRUTSCH because we don't offer one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we curate bespoke design strategies tailored for distinct needs, ensuring that our creations resonate with the target audience and leave a lasting impact.

Join us on this artistic voyage, and let's craft designs that inspire, engage, and transcend the ordinary. Welcome to KRUTSCH, where ideas take shape and visions come alive.

 
 

 
 
  • I’m a seasoned technology and operations executive, product architect, and user experience designer.

    My mission in life is to create great products and customer experiences. My design and technical creativity has garnered the industry's highest recognition.

    Of note is Aireo for SoniqCast (CES Best of Show finalist in the Portable DAV category) and ICON Manager, winning numerous Editor’s Choice Awards as well as Best of Show finalist at VMworld. My clients benefit from 16 US patents, awarded as a result of my inventive product design.

 

meet the team

 

Rachelle

Associate Director of UX Design

  • I'm a UX designer whose work focuses on integrating beauty into the pragmatic function of our everyday life. I am a creative thinker, a perceptive collaborator, and an enthusiastic worker.

    I believe in fostering a collaborative team dynamic to best serve our customers, and am committed to finding creative and efficient solutions to design and business challenges.

Chris

UX Designer

  • I am a UX designer with a background in graphic design and web design. For me, design requires both a sense of pragmatism and a commitment to empathy. It is an essentially human occupation, since its ultimate purpose is to improve people’s lives.

    I also believe that content is king. Users want to engage with the product, not the product’s design. Because of that, I think good design is often invisible. It should facilitate the user’s needs so unobtrusively that it is hardly noticed at all.

Funmi

Associate Marketing Analyst

  • I'm a marketing analyst that loves to look at life through a creative lens. I love problem solving and thinking outside the box.

Anna

Senior UX Designer

  • I am a UX designer with a background in graphic design who believes that the key to successful design starts with empathy.

    I specialize in designing user-centric solutions that are both creative and function forward. I continue to find success in my practice by staying curious and am always looking to add new skills to my toolbelt.

Susanna

Associate UX Designer

  • As a UX designer, I enjoy creating clear and compelling work that balances substance with style. Observant by nature, I approach problems with curiosity, enthusiasm, and a love of collaboration.

    The design and tech industry provides me with an environment where I am constantly learning and adapting. I love sharing ideas with diverse teams to create exceptional results and drive impact.

Nick

Senior Front End Developer

  • I’m a front end developer that likes to take on new challenges to grow my skillset and abilities.

    Being relatively new to this career field gives me a fresh perspective on ways to build and develop code while being able to learn from just about everything I do!

Aravind

Associate Front End Developer

  • I am a front end developer that is passionate about finding solutions to complex problems and learning new skills. I make sure to never stop growing and learning new things.

    I also believe that for any problem, there are multiple solutions. Therefore, I think it is important to consider all options before implementing the solution.

Barbara

QA Lead

  • I am a Quality Assurance Technical Leader focused on building teams, adapting processes and driving on time delivery of products and services. My track record highlights building strong teams through focus, efficiency and demanding accountability.

    I have experience in leadership roles covering all aspects of Quality: Development automation, Quality Assurance, Service and Support, Manufacturing Test, Document Control and ISO QMS.

Josh

Front End Developer

  • I’m a front end developer with a pragmatic approach to design, but keep my eyes open for new ways to innovate and inspire.

    I love to create, to have imagination manifested through every iteration and lesson learned. I crave that “yes, and…” energy that blooms when passionate people work together to solve a problem. I strive to be present, to be curious and never stop asking questions.

Luke

Associate Front End Developer

  • I’m a front end developer that is willing to dive in head first to come up with solutions to problems while gaining new knowledge every day.

    As a newer developer, I am given the opportunity to learn the newest, most efficient ways to develop and use that to advance my skillset and keep my mind open to all possible solutions!

Clayton

Data Scientist

  • I have a PhD in Linguistics with a focus on NLP and machine learning. I am an expert in developing and analyzing large-scale natural language corpora for commercial applications, and have over 20 years experience in the legal industry developing and implementing algorithms for large-scale document investigation. I currently work as an embedded design and solutions architect creating systems for collecting and managing data in energy storage systems.