IRIS DESIGN COLLABORATIVE - Key Persons


Alex Wunderlich

Job Titles:
  • Product Leader, BuckFifty
Haley and Julia did an awesome job! We needed help turning rough ideas into high-fidelity product mockups (for a software product), and we also needed to figure out our brand. They asked all the right questions, and we got the deliverables we wanted on the timelines we expected. They also gave us lots of helpful ideas and feedback to refine our vision along the way. Our early users like the brand and look/feel of the product we ultimately built. All-around success!

Anish Parikh

Job Titles:
  • CEO, BuckFifty
Working with Haley and Iris Design was really great. First off, Haley is such a good listener, and then asks thoughtful questions which really advance our thinking around design. They executed on all of what they said they would, leaving us with a great-looking app that users have said is "very easy, simple, and natural" -- which is itself a HUGE testimonial to Iris' work.

Ari Williams

Job Titles:
  • CEO & Cofounder, SkipReturns
Excellent communication and UX/UI Figma work. Willing to go the extra mile with every request. Had a fantastic experience with IDC and would recommend to anyone interested in designing a beautiful website.

Haley Stracher - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Founder
Meet Haley! She is the founder of Iris Design Collaborative, and an expert designer and marketing strategist. Haley loves playing with her young son, yoga and being outdoors. With more than 8 years of experience in graphic design and UI/UX, she has led creative teams at major publications and companies including the Chicago Tribune, American Osteopathic Association, and the University of Florida. She graduated with her Bachelor's in Journalism from the University of Florida with specialties in web design, copyediting and photography. Meet Haley! She is the founder of Iris Design Collaborative, and an expert designer and marketing strategist. Haley loves playing with her young son, yoga and being outdoors. With more than 8 years of experience in graphic design and UI/UX, she has led creative teams at major publications and companies including the Chicago Tribune, American Osteopathic Association, and the University of Florida. She graduated with her Bachelor's in Journalism from the University of Florida with specialties in web design, copyediting and photography.

Julia Cullen

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager, UI / UX & Graphic Designer
Meet Julia! Julia graduated with a BFA in Communication Design from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. Julia is a master of graphic and UI/UX design, she has expertise in all types of designs including education, health and tech. When she's not working, you're likely to find her at a cat cafe or at home watching her favorite anime. Meet Julia! Julia graduated with a BFA in Communication Design from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. Julia is a master of graphic and UI/UX design, she has expertise in all types of designs including education, health and tech. When she's not working, you're likely to find her at a cat cafe or at home watching her favorite anime.

Justin Eng

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager, UI / UX & Graphic Designer
Meet Justin! Justin graduated with a B.A. in I.T. from Rutgers University - New Brunswick. After graduating, Justin took his love for design and combined it with his knowledge of technology and pursued UX design! He strives to create amazing user experiences and products designs that will leave your users smiling. When he's not working, you can find him playing games or at the gym. Meet Justin! Justin graduated with a B.A. in I.T. from Rutgers University - New Brunswick. After graduating, Justin took his love for design and combined it with his knowledge of technology and pursued UX design! He strives to create amazing user experiences and products designs that will leave your users smiling. When he's not working, you can find him playing games or at the gym.

Krysta Oelhafen

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager, UI / UX & Graphic Designer
Meet Krysta! Krysta graduated from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design with a BFA in Communication Design, along with a dual minor in Illustration and Digital Media Production. She loves weaving company's stories into her designs, allowing for a deeper connection to her audience. On her days away from the computer, she can be found dissecting a movie, writing a song, or biking across town to sketch at that coffee shop she loves. Meet Krysta! Krysta graduated from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design with a BFA in Communication Design, along with a dual minor in Illustration and Digital Media Production. She loves weaving company's stories into her designs, allowing for a deeper connection to her audience. On her days away from the computer, she can be found dissecting a movie, writing a song, or biking across town to sketch at that coffee shop she loves.

Mikael La Ferla - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
I really needed help editing my app's prototype. Haley's UX/UI audit was extremely helpful as she examined every screen and have great suggestions. 10/10 recommend

Nicholas Doughty

Job Titles:
  • Design Director, UI / UX & Graphic Designer
  • UI / UX Designer
Meet Nick! Nick is UI/UX designer with an eye for detail. Nick has worked on websites as well as mobile apps, paying attention to user flows and details. He has extensive experience in branding and social media design as well. Nick graduated with a BA in Graphic Design from Plymouth State University. In his free time, you can find him on the mountain, lake, playing games with his family and friends, or working on design projects of his own.

Sarah Zhang

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager, UI / UX & Graphic Designer
Meet Sarah! With a BFA in Fine Arts from Cornell University and an MPS in Communication Design from Parsons School of Design, Sarah merges her fine arts background with design expertise to create visually captivating, user-centered products. Outside of work, you can find her lurking at art galleries, reading a good book or playing indie horror games. Meet Sarah! With a BFA in Fine Arts from Cornell University and an MPS in Communication Design from Parsons School of Design, Sarah merges her fine arts background with design expertise to create visually captivating, user-centered products. Outside of work, you can find her lurking at art galleries, reading a good book or playing indie horror games.

Shashwat Agarwal - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
One of those calls which are a direct value add. Haley gave us actionable insights to improve our UX and how to integrate elements the right way. I would highly recommend anyone facing Product Design challenges to have a call with Haley.