I like mid-century modern fonts, roguelike games, and sketch comedy.
Let's get the basics out of the way:
About ME
Hey there!
I love using technology to make daily life just a little bit easier and more enjoyable for people. I began as a graphic designer by trade, and that experience taught me the importance of an attention to detail, a respect for craft, and a love for typography that I maintain throughout all of my digital work. I love trying to unravel the mysteries of what users actually want in a product, and it brings me joy to find ways in which business and user needs can be solved simultaneously.
In my free time you'll find me producing background music for video games, line dancing, or studying video production!
The Tall Tale of Chris the Product Designer
Chris' Adventures in Wonderland
In the beginning the world was unformed, shrouded by fog. On a warm and fateful May afternoon, a boy was born who was destined for greatness. He was a boy strong of heart, with unwavering will, and he really enjoyed drawing fan art of Sonic the Hedgehog.
The Designer in the Rye
Growing up in the mills of Chelmsford, Massachusetts; the young boy developed an appreciation for technology, computers, and design. In middle school, the boy could be found Photoshopping cat memes and computer wallpapers on DeviantArt.
Lord of the Files
The young boy had grown into a young man, and this young man went off to the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston to pursue a career in UX. During these formative years, he became world-renowned for creating the app Tylo, and he established himself in the startup scene when he revamped the branding of Workaround.
The Consultant of the Wild
The young man had a degree in hand and a heart of gold, and he put both to use when he became a design consultant at Accenture. He traveled across this great nation, assisting Fortune 500 companies in transforming their crusty, outdated case management applications into shiny and beloved Pega products.
Wayfair and Peace
Yet our hero desired a simpler life, away from the weekly cross-country flights and ever-changing list of clients. He ascended into Wayfair as a lead product designer, commanding a glorious army of call center representatives through the creation of a superpowered global support portal and a remastered help center.
The Design Comedy
After an unprecedented victory at Wayfair, our hero felt the spark of action once more. He advanced into the startup world at the e-commerce discovery platform RangeMe, where he built a design team from the ground up. With his new team prospering, he knew it was time to venture back into the unknown.
Wealth and Peace
Floating through a galaxy of uncertainty, our hero found solace in the Lifetime Financial Help team at Fidelity Investments. At his forge, he machined a wide array of products which provide comfort to pre-retirees by assisting them in predicting their retirement income and expenses. Our hero took great pride in his work, however the ember of opportunity burned bright within him once more.
Brave New Role
This brings us to today, where our hero stands at a crossroads. Will he bring fame, fortune, and splendor to your organization, or will he be cast into the pits of Fiverr for his crimes? Find out next episode...
I am a senior product designer with 6+ years of professional experience
If you have an opportunity that you'd like to discuss, if you need additional work samples, or if you just want to chat, please reach out to me at any time!
