About

Van Hout Design is the design studio of Jenna Van Hout.

I create beautiful user-centered experiences for companies doing interesting things.

I offer fractional & project-based design support, helping companies to better serve their users through empathy-driven design processes. I believe that the best outcomes emerge from putting the user first.

Over the last 17+ years, I’ve designed products, brands, websites, and most other things, too. I've worked with Fortune 500 companies, startups, non-profits, financial institutions, and everything in between.

I hold a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University School of Design.

Offerings

Product & UX Design

I design digital products and experiences that are intuitive, considered, and grounded in real user behavior.

Visual Design

I craft visual systems that are expressive, cohesive, and instantly recognizable.

Creative Direction

I shape and steward creative vision, ensuring every detail supports a clear, compelling narrative.

Design strategy & leadership

I lead with strategy, translating ambiguity into aligned teams, smart systems, and impactful design decisions.

  • “Beyond her excellent design sensibility and technical expertise, Jenna brings real strategic value: thoughtfully outlining options, advising best course of action and delivering promptly, often exceeding expectations. Working with her is easy and highly productive."

    Lucia Asanache
    Communications Lead, Renaissance Philanthropy

  • “Thoughtful. Flawless execution. Fast. Jenna is easily the best design partner we’ve worked with."

    Marc Schröder
    Managing Partner, MGV

  • “Jenna is that rare creative who combines genuine right-brain artistic talent with left-brain organization and communication skills, meaning that we love her work and love working with her. The design process was a true highlight, and we’re obsessed with the final result."

    Emily Mills Marineau
    Founder, Marineau Mills Vineyards

  • “Jenna has been great to work with—she’s fast, thoughtful, and incredibly reliable. She helped us not only with our website rebrand but also with our product UI, and consistently delivered high-quality work while moving quickly. She’s easy to collaborate with and understands how to balance design and usability."

    Kiana Ehsani, PhD
    Founder, Vercept

  • “Great eyes and ideas."

    Martin Borch Jensen
    Founder, Norn Group

  • “Jenna does a fantastic job translating our requests into stylish, accessible, polished designs. We appreciate her strong communication skills, eye for details, and the ability to work on tight timelines."

    Mahlon Collins, PhD
    Parallel Squared Technology Institute

  • “Jenna has been invaluable to TechEquity. She's incredibly responsive, communicates clearly, and has a remarkable ability to take minimal direction and deliver exactly what we need. Her work consistently receives positive feedback from our partners.”

    Rosita Vivanco
    COO, TechEquity

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