Ben Satterlee

Getting out into the world and staying curious! Whether I’m getting lost in nature, exploring a new part of the world, picking up a new hobby, mentally working through a challenge on a long run, hearing someone tell a story, or immersing myself in art and design, I’m most energized by experiences that expand my perspective. I’m also continually inspired by the designers, mentors, and peers who challenge me to think more deeply and create more thoughtfully.

Every time my team travels to work together, I come back with new favorite memories. I deeply value time I get to spend with my peers and the many, many laughs and light-hearted moments we get to share. Specifically, right after a client workshop in Los Angeles, my team went to the beach to watch the sunset. This was the first time I had seen the Pacific, and the first time I had the opportunity to see months of my work at PI stand up in front of a client. We had worked so hard to prepare for this workshop, and it brought so much joy to watch the client team collaborate and make decisions over deliverables that I created. After the workshop, we sat on the beach in our professional attire, watching the sunset, exchanging reflections, and laughing when the tide suddenly pulled my shoes into the ocean. Sharing this moment felt like such catharsis after all the hard work and personal milestones achieved in my first few months on the team.