Award winning Lead Product Designer & AI Technologist with over 20 years of experience.
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I’m a Full Stack Product Design Lead & AI Technologist working at the intersection of design, engineering, and AI-building creating product experiences where conversation compliments traditional interfaces. Users can simply ask, and AI generates their UI, workflows, and data visualizations in real time.
I architect design systems that help make this possible - combining coded, Figma, and Supernova design systems, along with real data and AI frameworks powered by instruction and skill files that guide behavior, personality, and output quality. My work enables teams to create production-level, intent-driven experiences without heavy engineering lift.
With a strong technical foundation (AI, Prompting, Agents, MCP, Skills, Instruction Files, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React Native, Rive, Reanimated), I build high-fidelity, animated prototypes that behave like real products. I also mentor teams in shifting from designing screens to designing intelligent systems.
And yes - I still hand-code when it matters.
My entrepreneurial spirit led me to co-found Doodlekit, a pioneering online website building tool launched in 2004. Featured in TechCrunch and PC Magazine, Doodlekit amassed over 100 million users across 190 countries and received the International Small Business of the Year award in 2016. I was further recognized when I was interviewed and featured in an Event Apart article by Eric Meyer.
Doodlekit Online Website Builder
Founded by me in 2004
International Small Business of the Year
Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
An Event Apart
My interview with Eric Meyer
I thrive on understanding user needs and leverage those insights to drive innovative solutions. I use the Nielsen Norman Group's design thinking process to do this. It allows me to craft innovative solutions that differentiate products and give them an edge.
I have over years of experience leading and mentoring UX teams. I hold a UX Manager certification (1046591) from the Nielsen Norman Group .
I design visual experiences that connect with users. Leveraging UI best practices, I create beautiful, functional, and easy-to-use interfaces.
I craft interactions that feel natural and intuitive. I anticipate user needs and seamlessly guide them through complex tasks fostering delightful user experiences.
I simplify complex challenges. User research (interviews, testing) helps me define core needs and develop user-centered solutions for real business impact.
I bridge the dev and designer gap with my front-end coding experience. I can develop intricate HTML, CSS, and JavaScript prototypes to simulate real-world user experiences.
I build robust design systems using tools like Pattern Lab to connect Figma UI Kits and coded component libraries following Atomic Design principles and best practices.