Owen Clayton Coutts

Growth Manager @ Wyze

About

End-to-end problem solving is my cup of tea! I use a healthy blend of ideation + research, prototyping, manufacturing, soft+hardware integration, visual design, and creativity to brew delicious answers to complex challenges. I am passionate about accessible technology and its use in helping real people overcome real problems. After finishing my academic and athletic careers at UW, I launched my design studio - Wonder - as an expedition into the realm of sensory experience and to make cool stuff. Since then I've completed a variety of really cool projects (go check them out) and brought to market a first-of-its-kind LED controller - the first version of which I sold out organically. In 2020, I taught myself HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and began building websites. My first project was an accessibility toolbar for People First of Washington, which they still use and love today. I have a knack for clean, functional, and accessible UX/UI and I apply my foundation in design thinking to whatever I am doing. When I'm not coming up with elegant solutions, you'll likely find me grilling with my friends, hanging out in the woods, or contemplating the nature of existence. Occasionally I find myself doing all 4 at once.

Country

United States

City

Greater Seattle Area

Industry

Retail

Skill

Experience

Growth Manager

Wyze

2026-4 - Present · 6 mos

Builder & Founder

wonder

2025-1 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

• Designed and brought to market the first rechargeable smart LED controller, entirely from scratch with no prior background in electrical engineering • Made portable LED projects more accessible, efficient, and safe for DIY makers • Managed product development end-to-end. Research, prototyping, UI design, PCB layout, component sourcing, marketing, sales, and support • Successfully sold out the first version through organic D2C marketing • Secured multiple B2B customers for bulk orders of version 2, building strong customer relationships • Expanded product ecosystem and adjacent offerings to increase customer LTV and further the accessibility of DIY tech • Created ecom site using the Shopify API in addition to offering products on Amazon • Built other cool light up stuff from plant lamps to commercial signage

Student Athlete

University of Washington

2022-8 - 2024-12 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• Realized childhood dream of playing football at UW • Learned the importance of strategy and execution in a highly competitive team environment

Designer

Supplied

2018-9 - 2022-1 · 3 yrs 5 mos

• Launched a clothing brand in high school, growing to nearly 500 customers. • Utilized paid + organic digital Meta ads and Shopify for e-commerce and inventory management • Completed multiple front-end web development projects, enhancing my design capabilities • Developed key accessibility UX/UI features for People First of Washington, a disability rights non-profit (Still in use today!) • Produced quality merchandise for diverse clients, from a satellite company to my gym • Built long-lasting things that people still use and love