Design
&Code
Hello, I’m Andrew, a creative problem solver who works at the intersection of design and code.
Fueled by coffee and a desire to solve problems while learning something new in the process, my interests are broad and extend on both sides of the designer and developer spectrum. My true passion lies in the gray area where those two worlds collide—user-centered design, HTML, and CSS. You might call this a unicorn, frontend designer, or design engineer but I call it my happy place.
I’ve designed and built everything from non-profit and ecommerce websites to design systems and digital products. I strive to balance user needs, client goals, and team dynamics and work with empathy, methodical creativity, and an eye for design.
In my free time I enjoy traveling with my wife and photographing our adventures—or our puppy. Whether we are exploring a new city or a national park, I’m always searching for the best coffee and tacos—to be enjoyed separately.
Currently
Senior Product Designer
@thoughtbot—a digital product consultancyHelping organizations kickstart and scale their products by providing expertise in UX, product design, and frontend development.
Previously
Product Designer
Frontend Designer
@Sparkbox—a web consultancy- Worked as a designer who also writes code, helping clients ship everything from digital products and design systems to marketing and e-commerce sites while bridging design and development teams.
- Provided expertise in UI design, animation, accessibility, HTML, and CSS while balancing multiple clients and helping them solve user and business problems.
Case Studies
YoPortfolio
A startup investment product needed a playful brand and UI design to launch them into the future.
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Case StudyNational Kidney Foundation
A national healthcare organization needed a website update to bring consistency and clarity to their vision.
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Case StudyShoes For Crews
A leader in slip resistant footwear needed a website overhaul to support multiple brands and a cohesive desktop to mobile experience.
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Case StudyWhitworth University
A nationally ranked university was looking to update the look and structure of their homepage and navigation.
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Case StudyPicSnippets
A growing digital product needed a marketing site and product redesign to take them to the next level.
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Case StudyTommy John
An ecommerce site for high-quality undergarments was looking to add functionality and speed to their checkout experience.
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Ideas
Contrast Description
Try it outHow to Build Trust with Clients and Why It’s Worth Your Time
for Adobe XDReadThe Ladder of System Thinking
for UnConferenceWatchDesign Principles for Developers: Processes and CSS Tips for Better Web Design
for CSS TricksReadAdvanced CSS selectors for common scenarios
for LogRocketReadThe Case for Including a Designer from Project Start to Finish
for SparkboxReadAccessible by Design
for SparkboxReadPerformant Design
for SparkboxReadMaintaining Design Vision
for SparkboxRead