Selected Works ↓
2023–2013
Rock Garden
What started as a passion project to bring 3D mapping technology to outdoor rock climbing has become a disruptive data platform with ambitions to create “the next great map of the earth.” As a founding member of the team, I drive product strategy, marketing and execution, as well as support diverse efforts across the business. Building innovative tools to help people make the most of their time outdoors is a dream come true.
Role
Chief Product Officer
Output
Product Strategy, UX Design, Design Systems, Product Management, Product Marketing, Research, Prototyping
URL
rockgarden.io
Team
Stephen Pearson, Brock Killbourne, Colton Smart, Chad Thomas
Lucid
I was recruited by Lucid's head of UX to expand and establish a formalized practice for their newly established design system. By outlining a strategic roadmap, articulating a framework of flexibility and recruiting engaged partners, I eventually grew what began as a UX side project into a fully-fledged and department-wide effort that was recognized by product and engineering leadership as a critical part of Lucid's product infrastructure.
Role
Senior Manager, UX
Output
Design Systems, Design Strategy, UX Design, Management, Prototyping
URL
lucidsoftware.design
Team
Bryant Hodson, Brooke Rhees, Casey Robinson, Dan Eibling, Emma Xu
Vivint
As part of the Core Apps vertical at Vivint SmartHome, I designed app experiences in iOS and Android and built out the beginnings of an integrated mobile design system. Projects included smart home automations, e-commerce portal, mobile widgets and a complete app redesign.
Role
Senior UX Designer
Output
Product Strategy, UX Design, Design Systems, User Research, Prototyping
URL
vivint.com
Team
Kimball Wirig, Stephen Pearson, Priya Kher
Chatbooks
I joined Chatbooks in their early startup stage as a graphic designer, but transitioned to the product team with the help of incredible mentors and coworkers. I designed internal tools for customer service and shipping logistics as well as new product categories like cards.
Role
UX Designer, Graphic Designer
Output
UX Design, Design Systems, User Research, Prototyping, Graphic Design, Branding
URL
chatbooks.com
Team
Wayne Dahlberg, Tom Brinton, Gaige Redd
Miscellaneous
I continue to work on creative projects that interest me, especially in the brand/identity space. These are some of my favorites.
Role
Designer, Art Director
Output
Visual Design, Brand Strategy, Identity, Packaging, UX Design
Collabs
Austin Taylor, Kimball Wirig
About
Houston Trueblood is a multi-disciplinary designer with a passion for bridging the gaps between digital product, visual design, design systems and branding. He lives in Orem, UT with his wife, artist Megan Trueblood, and three children: Atticus, Beatrix and Frederick. Houston’s interests include pizza, baking, history, architecture, making music, art, hiking, climbing and ping pong.
Approach
Here are a few things I've learned throughout my career and try to keep in mind when I work:
Stay focused, but keep an eye on the big picture
The biggest risk is never taking any risks
Teams can become more than the sum of their parts
Cultivating trust and a shared vision is the essence of leadership
To do is to learn—experience is greater than theory
© 2023 Houston Trueblood
We design good products here.
At a profit—if we can.
At a loss—if we must.
But always good products.
Made in Utah, USA