AT&T Experience Insights hero image
Project
14/14
Brand
AT&T
Date
2018
Platforms
Digital/Print
Role
Direction/Design

Experience Insights' mission is to develop concepts that solve some of AT&T's toughest customer experience challenges. Xi wanted to establish themselves as a specialized design team within AT&T. We created an identity that would guide the team and its outputs.

With a relentless customer-centric approach focused on delivering concepts that factor in relevant research, emerging technologies and data, the Xi team is poised to provide AT&T with the insights needed to inspire the future of connection. This is a group of passionate visionaries tasked with paving the way for AT&T, empowering teams to lead with customer empathy. The challenge was to produce a bold identity appropriate for a team that doesn't mind disrupting the status quo in an effort to create positive change.

Experience Insights identity overview

Experience Insights' mission is to develop concepts that solve some of AT&T's toughest customer experience challenges.

Xi wanted to establish themselves as a specialized design team within AT&T. We created an identity that would guide the team and its outputs—including the mark, typography, color, and how the name shows up in the world.

Xi logo — white on black
Xi logo — black on white
Xi logo construction
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A blueprint for any communications that carry the Xi name.

The document helps creatives understand the Xi essence and values as well as the mark, typography, color, and more—with detailed instructions on how to use those elements in a variety of contexts.

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Branded merchandise bringing the Xi identity to life.

Swag and merchandise were produced to reinforce the Xi brand—from shirts and hats to posters and notebooks—ensuring the team could represent their identity across touchpoints.

Experience Insights t-shirt
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Experience Insights holiday application
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Talkar

Product Design Leader

I shape digital products for global brands, combining strategic direction with hands-on design craft. Across 14+ years, I’ve managed teams of 11 designers, partnered with executive leadership on product strategy, and delivered AI-powered experiences with measurable business impact.

Name Eric Talkar
Location New York, NY
LinkedIn @etalkar

Experience

Square

Principal Product Designer Dec 2025–Present

Lead product design across Retail, Catalog, and Inventory, simplifying complex seller workflows through connected tools and AI-powered experiences. Shipped Scheduled Updates and redesigned item options and variations. Defined the vision for a shared scheduling framework, with ongoing work on Scheduled Resets and item availability. Designed Catalog Cleanup and am developing inventory intake experiences for Managerbot, Square’s AI assistant. Built a Design Hub in Cursor to showcase work across Block’s brands and presented it at Design Week.

Expedia Group

Principal Product Designer Oct 2024–Nov 2025

Co-led design strategy and execution for AI Agent experiences across Hotels.com, Vrbo, and Expedia, connecting trip planning, shopping, and support. Co-authored the 2025 AI Agent roadmap with Product partners, facilitated discovery and alignment sessions, and presented strategy to senior leadership, including the CEO. Defined the Hotels.com Evolution vision and led a unified AI visual expression framework to align product and brand experiences. Directed keynote visuals and the AI Agent launch film for the CPO-led debut at Explore ’25. Mentored designers through weekly critiques and learning forums.

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