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A Design Systems Approach for Complex Technical Platforms

For years I’ve built comprehensive design systems and visual languages that transform complex technical architectures into intuitive user experiences. My work spans aerospace, defense, pharma, healthcare, and technology sectors—designing B2B SaaS platforms, data infrastructure tools, and enterprise applications where precision, scalability, and technical clarity are non-negotiable.

Design Systems That Scale

My approach centers on creating robust, reusable design systems that serve as the foundation for product evolution. I led UX development for enterprise clients including Booz Allen Hamilton, AstraZeneca, Amgen, T-Mobile, and Whirlpool—designing scalable component libraries and interaction patterns that empowered engineering teams to build consistently while maintaining design integrity. These weren’t style guides; they were living systems that bridged technical complexity with user clarity.

For commercial aerospace and defense clients including Pratt and Whitney, Sikorsky, L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Leonardo DRS, I translated intricate technical specifications and operational workflows into visual systems that engineers could navigate intuitively while balancing information density with cognitive load, ensuring users remained in flow while working with mission-critical data.

Visualizing Complex Data Architectures

A core competency throughout my career has been translating technical architectures into clear visual outputs. I’ve designed custom infographics, technical diagrams, and data visualizations that render complex telemetry, system dependencies, and high-frequency data streams into actionable interfaces. Whether designing for pharmaceutical research platforms or defense technology applications, my work makes sophisticated data both beautiful and informative.

At Out of Office, I contributed to the UX strategy for an AI-powered SaaS platform targeting experiential marketing, focusing on visual frameworks that helped users understand algorithmic outputs and automated workflows. This required designing interface patterns that revealed system logic without overwhelming technical and non-technical users alike.

Cross-Functional Design Leadership

My design process is inherently collaborative. I’ve led interdisciplinary teams at Publicis Groupe, managing 109+ cross-functional staff while designing Microsoft’s high-tech keynote experience for 46,000+ attendees. At JANSON Communications, I defined 508-compliant digital production processes and ADA-compliant design deliverables for Army PEO contracts—ensuring accessibility standards never compromised design sophistication.

I regularly partner with engineering, product, marketing, and executive leadership to align design systems with technical requirements and business objectives. This includes creating reusable templates and frameworks that accelerate development velocity while maintaining design consistency across every product surface.

Technical Fluency Meets Design Clarity

My technical proficiency spans Figma, Adobe XD, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping in Bezi or directly in Unity for XR applications. I’ve developed design systems for platforms built on WordPress, Shopify, and custom development stacks—always ensuring designs translate seamlessly to implementation. My comfort with front-end technologies allows me to bridge the gap between design intent and engineering execution.

I pioneered virtual metaverse event platforms at Inhance Digital, designed AR/VR experiences for Magic Leap and Genentech, and created developer-facing documentation and architecture explainers for technical audiences. Each project required understanding system modeling—whether mechanical systems for aerospace clients or software architectures for SaaS platforms.

Figure 2.0 | Experience designing for mixed, augmented, and virtual reality systems

Design for Technical Audiences

My portfolio demonstrates consistent success designing for engineers, technical operators, and specialized users who demand both visual clarity and information depth. For government and defense contracts, I’ve created capability briefings, interactive applications, and technical animations that communicate sophisticated concepts with precision. For healthcare and life sciences clients, I’ve designed platforms that handle complex regulatory requirements while remaining intuitive for clinical users.

What distinguishes my work is the ability to become a fast study of each client’s technical domain. Whether it’s understanding aerospace manufacturing processes, pharmaceutical research workflows, or defense system architectures, I quickly assimilate technical knowledge and translate it into design systems that resonate with expert users.

Proven Results Through Design

My design leadership has consistently driven measurable business impact: pitching and winning $2.3M+ in annual contracts through compelling visual concepts, improving digital engagement metrics by 14% through strategic UX refinements, and creating award-winning experiences recognized by Clio, Webby, BDA, and Telly awards.

I bring systems thinking, technical curiosity, and design precision to every project—creating visual languages that don’t just look sophisticated, but function as the connective tissue between complex technical platforms and the users who depend on them.

Figure 3.0 | Efforts have included expanding brand guidelines for clients to include guidance for digital tactics and video