MY DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

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STUNNINGLY BOLD VISUALS

First impressions matter— there’s no reason why yours shouldn’t be strikingly memorable and extraordinarily intuitive.

I would describe my own design as a mashup of Brutalist & Scandinavian. I love utilizing experimental typefaces, negative space as a decorative element & bright pops of interspersed color to create a compelling and indulgent visual experience.

DEEP & EFFICIENT RESEARCH

I don’t believe in being too prescriptive or rigid when it comes to user research. My philosophy?

Have questions? Find answers.

When it comes to my own research processes, I prefer a lean, and non-formulaic approach. Not every research method is applicable to every use case. Intent is everything.

THE ABANDONMENT OF PERFECTION

There will always be a pro & a con to every design decision you make. As a designer, you must understand, and weigh, the ramifications of each.

Something I’ve learned? There is no such thing as a “perfect” design, only the right design given current constraints and external limitations.

Perfection? It’s entirely subjective.

DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS

A product mindset means being relentless in the pursuit of answers, remaining detail oriented, eager to chase down every loose thread until there’s nothing left to tie up.

With every design I am constantly analyzing the inputs, outputs, data fields, triggers & technical constraints, while working to convey all of the above to my respective stakeholders.

IMPACT OVER OUTPUT

Good design fills the empty space.

Great design creates impact.

I have always believed in a purposeful and intentional approach to design versus just designing things for the sake of design. I want to know the nitty gritty of why we're moving in a certain direction organizationally, and how it benefits the overarching product strategy & roadmap. Every time. No exception.

A CONTENT FIRST APPROACH

Designing without taking the copy or available data into consideration removes it from reality and separates the designer from the product.

I believe that great product design is a seamless blend of form & function (who says you can’t have both?). Copy plays a vital role in the skeleton of any design. I view it as the spine that props the neck up.