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Companion Builder

Leading the product experience for Tin Computer (formerly Emotion Machine) and its tool for creating and testing AI companions.

Digital ·AI·Data
Companion Builder
Company Tin Computer (formerly Emotion Machine)
Role Product design lead
Timeframe Nov 2025 – Present

Emotion Machine (now Tin Computer) is building infrastructure for more meaningful human-AI conversations through memory, consistency, and relationship-aware behavior. I work directly with the founding team on Companion Builder, the product that lets teams create and test AI companions.

I lead the product experience from first screen to testable companion. I defined the architecture of the builder, including guided setup for purpose, approach, and tone, an edit-left, test-right workspace, advanced configuration for context and guardrails, and conversation review.

I also created the design system, high-fidelity prototype, voice-mode animation, and implementation-ready design and code.

The work established an MVP-ready workflow from setup through testing, along with a reusable product foundation the team could continue building on.