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A multi-disciplinary designer, who crafts cutting-edge digital experiences for innovative startups and established businesses.

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A little about me

Introduction

I am a multi-disciplinary designer with over 10 years of experience working at businesses both large and small. My journey in this field has given me a profound appreciation for the power of design in enhancing user experiences, solving complex problems, and elevating brand identity. I believe that every pixel and every line of code should serve a purpose, connecting users with products and brands in meaningful ways.

When i'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring new locations, and discovering new music. I'm very passionate about web technologies and design, and love to build new products and memorable experiences.

What I can do for you

Skills + Services

Over the years of working with clients, and building my own projects, I've developed a wide array of skills that complement and benefit each other. Here's what I do well.

Product Design & Design Systems

I design intuitive digital experiences and build robust design systems that empower teams to scale efficiently. My approach blends usability, accessibility, and visual clarity to create cohesive interfaces that adapt across products and platforms.

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Skills

  • UI/UX Design & Prototyping
  • Design Systems & Component Libraries
  • Interaction Design
  • Accessibility & Inclusive Design
  • User Research & Testing

Bridging Design & Development

I collaborate with engineering teams to ensure that designs are built to spec, accessible, and performant. My technical background helps me advocate for scalability, efficiency, and consistency in front-end development.

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Skills

  • Design-to-Code Handoff
  • Accessibility Testing & Compliance
  • Front-End Collaboration (CSS, HTML, JS)
  • Performance Optimization (Core Web Vitals)

Leadership & Coaching

I support and mentor designers, helping them build structured workflows, improve collaboration, and refine their craft. I also help organizations by implementing, promoting, and governing scalable design systems, ensuring consistency and adoption across teams and products.

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Skills

  • Design team management and coaching
  • Project Management
  • Jira
  • Scrum

Tools I Use Daily

The best way I stay on top of my work is by using these essential tools, either working solo or collaboratively in team.

A brief look at my career

Experience

IPAC Consulting

Sep 2024 - Present

UI/UX Designer

System1

Jan 2018 - Sep 2023

Product Design Manager, Product Design Lead, Product Designer

RKD Web Studios

Jun 2012 - Jan 2018

Web Designer

Ligament Design Group

Sep 2009 - Sep 2011

Graphic Designer

The Barrie Examiner

Feb 2009 - Oct 2009

Graphic Designer

Stephen McGhee Design

Sep 2008 - Present

Owner

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