in a nutshell

passionate

I am very passionate about design and being engulfed in all its forms within my job. I love to work hard and play hard, all while listening to heavy metal!

personality

I'm a people person. It's who I've always been and I love it. The people I work with are family and I'm a firm believer that happy people and good relationships make better products.

skills

I am always eager to learn something new and I've accumulated a large amount of skills through my various design positions and I'm committed to continue learning.

Featured Work

Native
onboarding

"iris" Design
system

ALKAMI 100ft
wall mural

Native accounts
redesign

orb financial
rebrand

banking made easier.

The financial technology industry is growing fast and won't be slowing down anytime soon. You have to build a product that will allow people to manage their money in a faster and more efficient way.

15

Years of Design
Experience

28

years of Being
A Gamer

100+

Product/company improvements

61,512

Hours of blaring
Heavy metal

what i do

UI/UX

I design and organize user interfaces with a focus on maximizing usability and the user experience so people enjoy the product they are using.

User Testing

Conduct user testing to identify problem areas or success points to reveal areas we can focus on that better the product.

Product Design

From start to finish you have to understand how a product will improve the lives of its users. Mapping that all out is key from conception to delivery.

Illustration

Illustration can really make the culture come alive in a company. It can promote creativity, tell stories and spark collaboration.

Branding

Capturing the identity of a company through a distinct design really makes promotion easier and allows people to really understand who you are.

App Design

Knowing and understanding how people use their phones and what they want from your app can lead to a faster adoption rate and happier users.

COMPANIES I'VE HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING FOR

what do others say about me?

Chris is a great UX and UI designer. He has clean designs and a well organized thought process. With his upbeat personality and positive attitude, he is a great addition to have on any team.

Ryan Trees
Director of Design at BBVA

Chris has a great attitude which brightens up a fast paced design environment. He is highly skilled in turning around work quickly and correctly while maintaining a strong dedication to giving 100% to whatever he's involved in. He is quick to offer help to others as the need arises.

Katie Goodrich
Visual Designer | UX Specialist | Illustrator

Choosing only one reason why I enjoy working with Chris is difficult because there are so many ways that he makes anywhere a great place to work. He’s affable and fun to be around. He’s dedicated in his work ethic and the work he produces is absolutely beyond reproach. He’s dependable and meets all deadlines. Basically Chris is the ideal team member and employee.

Sydney Witt
User Experience Lead at BBVA

Chris was hired into an organization that, at the time, struggled to communicate between internal departments. Within six months, the relationship between design and developers changed dramatically for the better, going from isolated silos to a collaborative and inspired environment where teams came together to work on UX solutions. This wouldn't have been possible without Chris. Chris is highly collaborative, communicative, and a joy to work with.

Caree Youngman
Engineering Manager at Creative Market

Chris was hired into a challenging position of being a design for both sales and product teams. You could honestly say he built the sales materials from the ground up. He also made great contributions to the product team through the creation of completely new and innovative designs. Chris is a great person to have on your team. He is dedicated to the job at hand, and provides thoughtful input while being fun to work with and not taking himself too seriously.

Rebecca Ormsby
Strategist at Bottle Rocket