01 / Design Studio

UX partnership, without the hiring.

For teams shaping an early product, improving a critical experience, or adding design capacity for a focused stretch of work.

Get design support
Who it's for

Start where you are.

Founders

You have product conviction and need experienced design support.

Product leads

You need hands-on design capacity without a full-time hire.

Scaling teams

You need a design foundation that scales with you.

What's included

Design Services

A flexible range of design support, scoped to what your product and team need right now.

0-1 design sprintsUX research & testingWebsite design or redesignProduct redesignDesign system developmentDesign heuristic auditsAnd more — reach out with what you need.
Process

A direct, collaborative process.

Align

Define the need, constraints, scope, and what a strong outcome looks like.

Work together

Review progress in short cycles and make decisions with the reasoning visible.

Move forward

Leave with stronger product work, a clearer hiring process, or practical next steps for growth.

Case Studies

A selection of products and experiences shaped through my design practice.

SideNook

Consumer · Workflow automation

Deliverables

  • UX research
  • Code-based design system
Waldo

Healthtech · E-commerce

Deliverables

  • UX market fit research
  • Mobile app design
MultiClip

macOS App · SwiftUI

Deliverables

  • Native macOS app design
  • SwiftUI development
XY.AI Labs

Healthtech · Workflow automation

Deliverables

  • AI chat self-serve experience
  • Code-based design system
Screenshot of Jimmy Nabors Pickleball
Jimmy Nabors Pickleball

Website Design · Small Business

Deliverables

  • Website design and build
  • Mobile-friendly layout
Fundr

Fintech · AI tools

Deliverables

  • UX research
  • Homepage redesign
  • Paywall design
Before you reach out

FAQs.

How do engagements typically start?

With a short conversation about your product, stage, and the outcome you're working toward. From there, I scope the right shape of support.

Do you work with early-stage teams without a design system yet?

Yes, that's often where this work starts. The direction and the system get built together as the product takes shape.

Can this be ongoing support rather than a single project?

Yes. Fractional support is one of the ways I work with you, integrated with your team on an ongoing basis.

What if we're not sure what we need yet?

That's a normal starting point. The first conversation is about identifying where design support would help most.