ABOUT ME

I'm a Senior Product Designer with over 8 years of focused experience in product design, building on a 15+ year foundation in web development, graphic design, and brand marketing.

I specialize in creating intuitive, scalable digital products and mobile apps that people genuinely enjoy using. I've successfully shipped products across financial services, healthcare, retail, and tech, all grounded in solid research and a genuine curiosity about what makes users tick.

My approach? Human-centered design that doesn't just look good but actually solves problems. I believe the best work happens when you combine empathy for users with disciplined design thinking and clear communication across teams. Whether I'm running usability tests, building design systems in Figma, or collaborating with developers and product managers in an agile environment, I'm focused on creating experiences that drive real engagement and loyalty.

I've had the chance to work on some really interesting projects lately, leading mobile UI design at U.S. Bank, crafting flagship web experiences at Xcel Energy and Thrivent, and building design systems at Ameriprise. I've also loved mentoring aspiring designers at Springboard and the University of Minnesota and working on everything from franchise websites at Hot Dish Advertising to large-scale marketing initiatives at Optum.

On the technical side, I'm comfortable with the full design toolkit, user research, wireframing, prototyping, accessibility standards, and I stay current with AI tools that are reshaping our field. My BFA in Graphic Design from UW-Stout gave me the foundation, but it's the continuous learning and collaboration that keeps things exciting.

  • “Because of Chris' attention to detail, his passion for UX, and his thoughtfulness of the end user, the effort he put in created real value as evident by 4.8/5 stars on both iOS and Android platforms with ~100,000 new customer reviews.”

    Marc S., former Product Manager

  • “Chris was the first hire I made after taking over the Experience Design team last year, and in that year he has brought a sense of maturity, discipline, and design expertise that the team desperately needed.”

    Scott C., former Manager

  • “From my perspective as a front-end developer, I always appreciated Chris's technical expertise. He provided design documents in a form that made my job as a developer as easy as possible--well organized, detailed, and using up-to-date design technologies.”

    Kasia F., former colleague

  • “I was Chris' supervisor in a previous role and wholeheartedly stand by the quality of Chris' work, his unwavering integrity, dedication to customer satisfaction, and expertise in design, production, consultation, and delivery of digital and traditional assets.”

    Matt K., former Manager

  • “Chris beautifully brings abstract ideas to life while applying his audience knowledge and intuition. He appropriately and creatively pushed brand guideline limits to keep fresh ideas on-brand. Despite revisions and last-minute changes, Chris patiently delivered and flexed to meet our needs.”

    Melissa P., former colleague

  • “Chris is not content to settle with "good enough" and he tries to push the creative and conceptual limits of any project he's working on. He's also a really good guy, very honest and friendly.”

    Ryan K., former creative vendor

  • “I think my favorite trait is his constant willingness to give and receive feedback; collaboration is the name of the game with Chris, and this attitude encourages others around him to participate as well. He fosters a sense of trust and respect amongst his peers.”

    Scott C., former Manager

  • “Chris is respected by his team as a thoughtful and encouraging leader, giving others the opportunity to excel and showcase their skills by giving them projects to demonstrate their talents and ability to deliver.”

    Matt K., former Manager

Get in touch

Looking for an experienced designer who blends creativity with functionality? Let’s connect. I craft intuitive, user-friendly experiences that drive engagement and results. Reach out to discuss how I can elevate your product’s design.