Design Partner
Each of these interfaces was designed by me, from soup to nuts. (Note: Assets like photos, illustrations, and brand marks are not mine.) Every one was for paying clients. Every one was developed and shipped to production code.
Interface #1
Interface #2
Interface #3
Interface #4
Interface #5
Interface #6
Interface #7
Case study coming soon
Not all these made it to production, for one reason or another, but I'm proud of them nonetheless.
Justin Trapp
CEO @ Ministry Pass
Working with Sam has been an absolute pleasure.
He guided us through two major platform design transitions, working hard to find that balance between user needs and our vision for the future. His thoughtfulness and curiosity were invaluable assets throughout this process.
Paul Wesner
Engineering Director @ Ministry Pass
Sam is an amazing guy. I have really benefited from his holistic mindset of a user's journey. He's a superstar at working through disconnected systems and providing a clear vision for how products and systems can work together. His iterative approach to thinking and creating new features has been integral to the health of our products. I also appreciate his desire to serve and support customers by reaching out, asking questions, and seeing how a product is used and could be improved. Not only is he great at his job, but he's always looking for ways to learn and also help others. After working with him for over a year, I have seen how loved and valued he is to the entire team.
Jared Burke
Engineering Director @ Sermonary
I worked with Sam closely for 2 years designing and building an interactive web app. During that time Sam demonstrated strong strategic thinking and product design work. He is always interested in the business value of each decision that needs to be made, and is sensitive to users' wants and needs. Sam is a deep thinker and does not leave any stone unturned - he is thoughtful and precise in his analysis, which made him an invaluable part of the team. He is a great teammate and a talented product designer, I'm grateful to have been able to work with him.
Wade Bearden
Co-Founder @ Sermonary
Over the years, I've worked with a handful of product designers. Sam is the most talented of them, by far. Sam has the innate ability to put himself in the users' shoes and design elements, tools, and products that are both aesthetically pleasing and intuitive. He takes rough ideas, and makes them digestible to the average user. What does a user want? What does a user hope to achieve? What can we do to help a user learn how to use our product in the first thirty seconds? Sam thinks deeply about these questions and produces work to meet our product users' needs.
Nick Trull
Engineer @ Ministry Pass
I have worked with a handful of designers over the years, and Sam has been my favorite by far. His creativity, attention to detail, and innovative approach consistently exceeded my expectations.
Not only have I loved his designs, but Sam is a rare breed who understands the complexities of coding his ideas. He consistently took every opportunity to collaborate with the development team, ensuring that his visions were brought to life seamlessly and effectively. This unique blend of design and technical acumen made him an invaluable asset to our projects.
Truly one of a kind, Sam’s contributions have left a lasting impact on our team, and I am grateful to have worked alongside him.
Alex Schelhaas
Product Manager @ NHA
Sam is an incredibly talented designer and experience creator. He is detail-oriented, is able to find and identify key problems, and is able to frame his solutions around those problems. He has a knack for asking probing questions that help to provide a deeper understanding of the customer problems allowing our team to empathize more deeply with our customers. It's a pleasure to work with Sam.
Writings
A COVID Project
How I UX Research
The Product Leader
My Product Design Principles
My Product Design Process
Do You Even Design UI?
What Is UI Design?
Who Owns UI Design?
The Role of UI Design
Living the good life with my ladies in the Land of the Hand.