BambooHR

BambooHR is a leading provider of cloud-based human resources software designed for small and medium-sized businesses. The company's mission is to "set people free to do great work" by simplifying HR processes and enabling organizations to focus on what matters most—their people. Founded in 2008, the company has grown to serve over 26,000 businesses, managing data for approximately 2.6 million employees worldwide. Notable clients include SoundCloud, Foursquare, Freshbooks, Stance, Reddit, and Magnolia Homes.

WEB DSGN

UX

ILLUSTRATIONS

WEB DSGN

UX

ILLUSTRATIONS

WEB DSGN

UX

ILLUSTRATIONS

BambooHR-Payroll_Time_Benefits
BambooHR-Payroll_Time_Benefits
BambooHR-Payroll_Time_Benefits
BambooHR-See what HR can do for you
BambooHR-See what HR can do for you
BambooHR-See what HR can do for you
BambooHR - All-in-one HRIS Platfrom
BambooHR - All-in-one HRIS Platfrom
BambooHR - All-in-one HRIS Platfrom
BambooHR - Customer Case Study
BambooHR - Customer Case Study
BambooHR - Customer Case Study

Pudgy the Panda

Pudgy the Panda isn’t just a mascot—he’s the ultimate HR hype bear. Always sporting a friendly smile, he embodies BambooHR’s mission of making work more human—because even HR software deserves a little panda-powered personality!

Pudgy the Panda isn’t just a mascot—he’s the ultimate HR hype bear. Always sporting a friendly smile, he embodies BambooHR’s mission of making work more human—because even HR software deserves a little panda-powered personality!

Pudgy the Panda variations
Pudgy the Panda variations
Pudgy the Panda variations
Pudgy Balboa - in the ring
Pudgy Balboa - in the ring
Pudgy Balboa - in the ring
Pudgy the Panda as Rocky Balboa
Pudgy the Panda as Rocky Balboa
Pudgy the Panda as Rocky Balboa
Surf Pudgy at the beach living that van life
Surf Pudgy at the beach living that van life
Surf Pudgy at the beach living that van life

Designing with People in Mind

BambooHR isn’t just software—it’s a tool that helps companies hire, grow, and support their people. That meant every design decision had to be functional, intuitive, and human-centered. I wasn’t just designing pretty pages; I was crafting experiences that guided users effortlessly, whether they were HR professionals managing onboarding or small business owners looking for the right tools to build a thriving team. To achieve this, I focused on user research, journey mapping, and strategic design choices that aligned with BambooHR’s core values. I collaborated closely with marketing teams, product managers, and developers to ensure that every landing page, navigation flow, and UI component felt seamless and intuitive. By creating a scalable web design system in Figma, I helped streamline workflows, ensuring that future iterations could be built efficiently without sacrificing quality. At its core, my work at BambooHR was about translating a company’s mission into a digital experience—one that not only looked polished but also made users feel empowered, engaged, and ready to build great workplaces.

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shawnolson.design | 2025

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Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, or if you have any cool project ideas and what to get it going let's chat!

shawnolson.design | 2025

Let's Connect

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, or if you have any cool project ideas and what to get it going let's chat!

shawnolson.design | 2025