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Dave Hutton
Head of Product Design
Hi, I’m Dave.
I have 22 years of digital design experience, including co-founding the GDS design team and designing apps at Twitter for newsrooms and social media teams.
Today I build and lead happy, productive, high-performing design teams.
2022
Zoom aesthetic

“
Dave is a phenomenal design leader, and the best manager in my career. He has held me accountable, pushed my craft and helped me grow in countless ways. I’ve left Pollen as a more senior, experienced, and rounded designer, and Dave has contributed significantly to my growth.
Kieren
Direct report, 2019–2022
“
I was absolutely stoked to finally get the opportunity to work with Paul after having admired his work from afar for years. I wasn’t disappointed. Edward is a great manager, mentor and supporter. I’d work with him again without hesitation.
Ann
Direct report, 2019–2022
Awards


On the team at the Government Digital Service, that won these prestigious D&AD Black and Yellow Pencil awards for GOV.UK


On the team at GDS, that won the Designs of the Year award.
Our work was exhibited in the London Design Museum.
GDS design team at the Design Museum. L-R: Guy Moorhouse, Amy Whitney, Tim Paul, Ben Terrett, Henry Hadlow, Paul Annett, Frances Berriman, Ed Sowden, Tom Byers, Russell Thorn, Chris Heathcote.
2018–2022
Pollen
Head of Product Design
2016–2018
Saga
Head of UX
2013–2015
Senior Product Designer, pro-users team
2011–2013
GDS
Design Lead, GOV.UK transactions
2005–2010
Clearleft
Senior Designer
1999–2004
Various
Freelance & employed as a web designer
Professional speaking engagements
SXSW interactive
Future of Web Design
DIBI
IA Summit

SXSW interactive
Future of Web Design
DIBI
IA Summit