KURTIS POWERS
IS A BROADCASTER,
COMMUNITY BUILDER,
CREATIVE DIRECTOR,
FOUNDER, LEARNER,
MUSIC-OBSESSED,

STRATEGIST & UXER

CREATE.

CONNECT.

INSPIRE.

I’m Kurtis. Design sits at the center of my work. But for me, design has never just been about aesthetics or interfaces — it’s about leadership, empathy, and understanding people well enough to create experiences that genuinely work for them.

I’m most inspired by music and human stories. They remind me that every product, brand, community or organization ultimately exists to serve people. The more deeply we understand one another’s experiences and perspectives, the better we can design the systems, tools, and communications that shape and improve our world.

Over the past decade, I’ve worked across design, branding, product strategy, and user experience, helping organizations translate complex ideas into clear, intuitive experiences. My approach is rooted in listening, curiosity, and the belief that thoughtful design can make our world not only more functional, but easier to understand.

I’m currently Creative Director at Analogy, a creative consultancy I co-founded in 2019. Through Analogy, I work closely with founders and leadership teams to shape branding, strategy, digital products, and user experiences that help organizations grow with clarity and purpose.

In the last few years since the pandemic, much of my work has been with startups and emerging companies in music technology, fintech, and digital platforms, helping teams move from early ideas to well-designed, scalable products and brands.

Outside of consulting, I’m also Founder and Director of The Face Radio, a global community radio station founded in Brooklyn in 2018. I host weekly music programs and co-broadcast one of my shows on Totally Wired Radio in London, and Louderthanwar in Manchester continuing a lifelong connection to music, culture, and creative community.

I’m also an altMBA alumnus (Cohort 32), where I further developed my commitment to leadership, generosity, and meaningful creative work.

Today, I collaborate with founders, startups, and organizations who care deeply about the people they serve — designing brands, products, and experiences grounded in clarity, empathy, and thoughtful strategy.

If you're looking for a Creative Director, Business/Design Strategist, or UX partner, I’d love to hear about what you're building. Get in touch!

SELECTED WORKS

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Greenlight —

Developing financially healthy & happy kids

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Holler —

The Future of Messaging

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Green Owl Golf —

The New, Better Way to Play Golf

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Eleven Hancock —

Modern conveniences mixed with old-school charm

SOUNDS

Radio —

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NEW MUSIC WEEKLY | THE FACE RADIO | 06.03.26

Our breaking artist is a band I’ve been playing on repeat for the last 3-4 weeks, Bellvie from Malmö — we’ve got a handful of their tracks to share.

Playlist —

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NEW MUSIC WEEKLY | PLAYLIST

New music. Every week. From everywhere. Updated weekly by The Face Radio: The best new music, eclectic & underground sounds. 

BLOG

How to Love What You Do (Even When It’s Hard)

Loving what you do is a skill.
24.02.2021
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Design Your Life Intentionally (Instead of Living on Default)

When we choose to default, we accept how things are as unchangeable. When we choose to design, we commit to developing a vision for the dreams we have.
22.02.2021
 · 
3 min read

Learn From Your Mistakes: Why (Happy) Monday(s) Is the Perfect Fresh Start

The thing that always excites me about Monday is an opportunity to start again. It’s not that somehow we came to some finality on Sunday, but it feels like a fresh slate to not …
05.10.2020
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How to Be Grateful for What You Have (Even When It Feels Like You’re Missing Out)

"Be Thankful for What You Got"
02.10.2020
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Start Before You’re Ready: Why Progress Beats Perfection

There are so many things we learn when we start doing something for the first time. We only know if things work once we try them.
01.10.2020
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