Hi, my name is Chuck. 👋

I’m a long-time UX Designer specializing in web, mobile, and product design with a focus on craftsmanship, problem-solving, and design leadership.

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Twenty years strong.

After stumbling into the emerging field of web design in 2000, I knew instantly that I wanted to do it for the rest of my life. Over the years, I have worn many hats including UX designer, information architect, graphic designer, illustrator, product designer, creative director, and slide jockey.

Illustration of a strategic playbook.

Product Expertise

I love all things design, but my heart belongs to product design. I enjoy designing experiences that help people get things done.

OUTPUT

  • Research & Discovery
  • Product Strategy
  • Information Architecture
  • User Experience Design
  • Design Leadership
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Beautiful Design

A smart man once said: design is how it works. I believe that and I strive to make all my designs both useful and beautiful.

OUTPUT

  • Wireframes & Prototypes
  • User Interface Design
  • Web & Mobile Apps
  • Icon & Illustrations
  • HTML & CSS
“I don’t really know how to succeed. I only know how to be chasing it.”
— Jake Kemp, Sports Radio 1310 The Ticket

Dribbble shots

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Sometimes I write.

I wouldn’t call it a blog exactly. But yeah, every now and then I get the urge to write something down. Topics cover everything from design to dumb observations. I urge you not to take any of it too seriously.

Nov 4, 2023
Exploring the Potential of Chat GPT
Apr 2, 2023
Make Better Things
May 29, 2022
How I Work
Jan 8, 2022
21 Books in 2021
Jan 19, 2021
2020 Book Review
Mar 21, 2020
2019 Book Review
Mar 2, 2020
UX Design Pillars
Mar 17, 2019
You Keep Using That Word
Jan 19, 2019
Making It Work Remotely
Jun 27, 2017
The Mountains are Calling
Jan 11, 2017
Enterprise Software Doesn't Have to Suck
Mar 15, 2016
ReWork Wisdom
Jan 26, 2016
Empathy For Whom?
Oct 5, 2015
AEA15: Career Advice From a Cranky Old Man
Mar 9, 2015
Best Quotes from Megamind
Feb 5, 2014
The Man in the Mirror
ARTICLE ARCHIVES

Design, it's what I do.

Both my profession and my craft. It isn’t super hero work, but it’s how I feel I can help make the world a better place in some small way. I’ve been fortunate in my career to have worked for these great companies.

Logo for Northpass
Logo for Qumulo
SPS Commerce logo
Logo for SportNgin
Logo for Nerdery
Logo for Ascendio
Logo for Sabre
Logo for Rosetta Stone
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"Chuck excels at team development and team building, at managing to a very high design quality and consistency, and delivers regardless of the unpredictability of circumstances."

Chuck is an outstanding leader, manager, and as important, creative designer. Over the four years I managed Chuck, he excelled at team development and team building, at managing to a very high design quality and consistency, and ensuring that he delivered regardless of the unpredictability of circumstances. Chuck created the department and discipline of Product Design at SPS, and over time I added the role of Creative Director where he was responsible for the corporate brand, and for ensuring consistent execution of the brand across all departments of the company. Chuck manages extremely well across organizational boundaries, and managing remote workers and teams. He has a very rigorous training and development regimen, and builds consensus and support comfortably. He’s an accomplished leader and I would hire him again, in a heartbeat.