Follow the curiosity.
Systems thinking. Fifteen years making and building things people use and love.
I am an experienced designer with a diverse background in entrepreneurship, business development, branding, product design, visual and online education design, and UX/UI.
I have a passion for how exceptional design impacts users' lives, blending creativity, empathy, and kindness in everything I create. My work is driven by a deep curiosity and an endless desire to understand the intricacies of design, focusing on the people I design for and with.
I embrace research as an essential tool for uncovering user needs, shaping experiences that resonate with their motivations and aspirations. I'm a dedicated problem-solver and advocate for quality design, balancing innovation with practical solutions.
Beyond work
Beyond design, I'm a proud father who draws inspiration and solace from nature, Tai Chi, meditation, breathwork, trail running, and early morning swims in the Atlantic Ocean, infusing my work with a sense of calm and reflection.
I enjoy making prints for free play as a creative outlet.
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Experience
Sep 2024 – Present
UX/UI Designer
Silvertree Brands
Designing across UCOOK, Faithful to Nature, and Pet Heaven. Omnichannel e-commerce, desktop and mobile.
Aug 2024 – Present
Moderator, Content Design
UX Design Institute
Reviewing student projects against the six Content Design principles.
Apr 2024 – Present
Content Writer, Digital & Web Design
Eduvos
Consolidating UX/UI modules into a unified strand within the three-year Digital Design degree.
Feb 2024 – Present
Lecturer, UX Design
Academy of Digital Arts
Delivering the UX Design module: instruction, workshops, and assessment.
Jul 2023 – Aug 2024
UX Designer
YumEase
Sole designer. Took the product from inception to launch.
May 2021 – Aug 2024
Visual Team Lead
UNi4 Online
Led the design team. Built the aggregator UX.
Jun 2018 – Apr 2020
Design Director
Poly Nation
Owned full production. Drove a 40% increase in turnover.
Feb 2018 – Feb 2019
Visual Designer
Stories & Science
Delivered visual design across brand and digital.
Apr 2010 – Oct 2017
Clothing Designer & Production Lead
Lucky Friday
Managed end-to-end design and production.
Feb 2001 – Apr 2012
Retail Owner
Lucky Friday
Founded and operated the retail business.
Education
AI Fundamentals for UX
UX Design Institute
Developing a Systems Mindset
University of Colorado Boulder
Professional Diploma in UX Design
UX Design Institute / Glasgow Caledonian University
Akimbo: The Creative's Workshop
Seth Godin
UX Design Fundamentals
California Institute of the Arts
Visual Elements of UI Design
California Institute of the Arts
Introduction to Data Science
IBM
Cost & Management Accounting + Financial Accounting
Institute of Administration and Commerce
Skills
Tooling
Open to work
Available for opportunities.
Full-time roles, contract work, and interesting challenges. Let's talk.