Hi there, I'm Shawn
Identify, research, design, test, and build—For more than a decade I've been shaping ideas into reality. My specialty is building custom design systems that feel as natural and intuitive as breathing. My OCD design brain has taken ahold of my hobbies as well, as I've started 3D printing to shape tangible ideas that you can actually hold. When the screen goes dark, you can find me at the gym, playing board games, enjoying the localtapas, or out on a hike in the beautiful mountains of southern Spain.
UX/UI Design
Creating intuitive and engaging user experiences from wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes.
User Research
Conducting multiple forms of user research to understand user needs and pain points.
Design Systems
Secialized in creating and maintaining a cohesive design system for use across all parts of a product or application.
Freelance Consulting
Want something specific? I'm available for freelance UX, web, mobile, and product design on a per-project basis.
Clients
From small startups to large enterprises, I've worked with a variety of clients to help them achieve their goals.
Projects
My Process
A streamlined approach to bringing your vision to life
Initial Consultation
We start with a detailed discussion to understand your goals, requirements, and vision for the project.
Research & Strategy
Our team conducts thorough research and develops a strategic plan tailored to your specific needs.
Design & Development
We bring your vision to life through iterative design and development, keeping you involved at every step.
Testing & Refinement
Rigorous testing and refinement ensure your project meets the highest quality standards.
Launch & Support
We handle the deployment and provide ongoing support to ensure long-term success.
Testimonials
Here's what some of my former colleagues have to say.
We worked together at PickNik for over 3 years. Despite the challenges that came from working at a robotics startup, Shawn always kept a positive attitude and a willingness to help make the design as easy to use as possible. We had a very limited budget and a very small team of front-end engineers, so we were all thankful that he was able to make our React components easy to transition to code through the design system he made in Figma.
Shawn and I worked together extensively at Prologis on a number of projects, and it was truly a pleasure working with him. There were numerous times when we would come across a complex series of patterns that we needed the system to perform and we would essentially drop it on Shawn's desk and say, "Good luck with this!". Then, in a amazingly short period of time, he would come back with a solution that worked so well it's hard to imagine it being any other way.
Shawn and I had the opportunity to help reshape how Davita's clinicians treat patients and I couldn't be happier with how well Shawn performed. His attention to detail, efficiency, problem solving skills, and professionalism were all exceptional and given the opportunity I would definitely hire and/or work with him again.
A true believer in in-depth research and testing. Shawn's process is one that results in User Experiences that are both intuitive and enjoyable. As far as personality goes, he's pragmatic & driven but has a sense of humor that never stops. When it comes to UX and teamwork I happily give him strong recommendation. I would be glad to have a chance to work with him in the future.
Shawn graduated from the University of Colorado's Digital Design program a few years after me. I had the opportunity to hire him directly into Prologis after graduation to help us completely revamp the deal-tracking software. His attention to detail, efficiency, problem solving skills, and professionalism were all exceptional and given the opportunity I would definitely hire and/or work with him again.
I brought Shawn on directly as the first UX Designer at LGS Innovations (now CACI) to help us create some consistency across our software suite. He was a great fit for the team, both professionally and personally. His willingness to learn some of the code from the engineers was a huge help and he was able to create a completely new design system based around material design that we implemented into the entire BITS system.
