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About Me

Who’s Behind the Pixels?

Based in the Midwest, I’m a designer and developer who blends visual creativity with front-end skill. I focus on crafting accessible, user-friendly experiences that are as thoughtful as they are functional.

A Bit About Me

Hello, I’m Patrick — a UI/UX designer and front-end developer based in the Midwest with a sharp eye for clean layouts, intuitive interfaces, and thoughtful user experiences.

I’ve always been drawn to design. From the balance of negative space to the logic behind user flows, I see digital design as both an art and a science. I studied graphic design with an emphasis on web, which quickly steered me toward projects where experience and usability mattered just as much as visuals. Along the way, I earned a UX certification and developed a passion for solving complex problems with smart, strategic design.

These days, I work at the intersection of design and development. While Figma is my design home base, I also build full websites from scratch using tools like React, Bootstrap, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript. (This site? Hand-coded by yours truly.)

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on projects for donut shops, wedding florists, churches, musicians, municipalities, medical facilities, payment processors, nonprofits, and more. Whether it’s a music festival site or a school record-keeping app, I bring the same attention to usability, structure, and accessible design.

I care deeply about making the web a better place for everyone. ADA compliance and accessibility aren’t afterthoughts — they’re part of the plan. Because a beautiful design is only valuable if everyone can actually use it.

When I’m not designing, I’m probably diving into Tolkien lore, jamming to new music, playing card games, or reading up on the latest in design systems and interface trends.

If you’re looking for a creative partner who’s friendly, strategic, and ready to bring your vision to light — let’s connect.

Skills
  • UX Research
  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • Accessibility
  • Product Design & Strategy
  • Usability Testing
Tools
  • Figma
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Search Console
Technology
  • HTML/CSS
  • JavaScript
  • PHP/Twig
  • ReactJS
  • Bootstrap
  • Firebase

Companies I’ve Designed For

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