I'm Rebecca Ostrich, a Design System Specialist and Product Designer.
I'm a designer based in Washington, DC, with expertise in design systems and systems thinking. I specialize in scaling design work so teams can improve efficiency and focus on big picture challenges.
2025–present
At Fullbay, our business software empowers heavy-duty repair shops to run more efficiently and be more profitable, so our customers can spend more time turning wrenches and less time doing paperwork.
As the lead on our design system, I bridge the gap between design and engineering. I build and maintain the component library in the codebase and in Figma, as well as support the education, engagement, and evolution of the system. By enabling efficient product workflows, we can be more intentional about where we innovate and where we standardize, to focus on the work that will bring the most value. Fullbay is growing fast, and the design system actively contributes to the scalability of the product and the business.
2016–2025
U.S. News & World Report creates trustworthy content that empowers people to make important life decisions. The site offers data-driven advice on a broad range of topics, including colleges, healthcare, cars, and finance, receiving over 40 million views a month.
As part of the in-house design team, I was the lead designer on a number of projects at the company. I worked from start to finish throughout the design process — covering research, strategy, wireframes and prototypes, testing, and tech handoff. Projects include:
I have been a workshop instructor and teaching assistant for front-end web development classes at General Assembly. I teach the fundamentals of coding in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to professionals.
I have given talks on design systems at World IA Day DC and DC Sketch meetup.
