Clear and Accessible Product Design

I’m a Product Designer & Design Engineer, transforming complex technologies into user-friendly cross-platform experiences.

Clear and Accessible Product Design

I’m a Product Designer & Design Engineer, transforming complex technologies into user-friendly cross-platform experiences.

Clear and Accessible Product Design

I’m a Product Designer & Design Engineer, transforming complex technologies into user-friendly cross-platform experiences.

Current role:

Freelancing

Introduction:

For over two decades, I’ve been crafting intuitive digital experiences that make complex technologies accessible to all. As a former Design Lead for Developer Tools at Microsoft, I’ve refined the art of translating intricate technical requirements into user-friendly designs.

My passion lies in creating inclusive, cross-platform products that seamlessly blend innovative design with robust engineering.

Visual Studio for Mac 17

After years of envisioning the future of Xamarin Studio and its evolution into Visual Studio for Mac, I spearheaded a comprehensive redesign of Visual Studio for Mac 17. Drawing on my extensive experience since 2013 and insights from the High-Density Fluent project, I collaborated closely with fellow designers and a dedicated engineering team to create a new, modern application style.

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Featured Case Study:

Visual Studio for Mac 17

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Featured Case Study:

Visual Studio for Mac 17

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Case Study:

High-density Fluent

After Microsoft announced the Fluent Design System in 2017, I was assigned to integrate its design aesthetics into our visually demanding developer applications.

Roles:

User Interface Design, Icon Design

Year:

2017

Case Study:

High-density Fluent

After Microsoft announced the Fluent Design System in 2017, I was assigned to integrate its design aesthetics into our visually demanding developer applications.

Roles:

User Interface Design, Icon Design

Year:

2017

Case Study:

High-density Fluent

After Microsoft announced the Fluent Design System in 2017, I was assigned to integrate its design aesthetics into our visually demanding developer applications.

Roles:

User Interface Design, Icon Design

Year:

2017

Case Study:

Xamarin macOS application icons

See the macOS application icons I designed for Xamarin Studio, Sketches, Workbooks, Visual Studio Code, and Visual Studio for Mac.

Role:

Icon Design

Years

2014 – 2017

Case Study:

Xamarin macOS application icons

See the macOS application icons I designed for Xamarin Studio, Sketches, Workbooks, Visual Studio Code, and Visual Studio for Mac.

Role:

Icon Design

Years

2014 – 2017

Case Study:

Xamarin macOS application icons

See the macOS application icons I designed for Xamarin Studio, Sketches, Workbooks, Visual Studio Code, and Visual Studio for Mac.

Role:

Icon Design

Years

2014 – 2017

Accessibility improvements in Visual Studio 2019 for Mac

Dive into the groundbreaking accessibility enhancements in Visual Studio 2019 for Mac. Learn how we’ve revolutionized icon design and error messaging to create a more inclusive development environment.

Accessibility improvements in Visual Studio 2019 for Mac

Transforming design collaboration: how Hylke and I introduced Figma to Microsoft

Uncover the story of how we pioneered Figma adoption at Microsoft, reshaping design workflows for thousands. This game-changing initiative redefined collaboration across one of tech’s biggest players.

Transforming design collaboration: how Hylke and I introduced Figma to Microsoft

My three GPTs now on the OpenAI GPT Store

Explore my trio of custom GPTs, now live on the OpenAI GPT Store. From boosting productivity to sparking creativity, discover how these AI tools can elevate your work and inspire innovation.

My three GPTs now on the OpenAI GPT Store

Explore my trio of custom GPTs, now live on the OpenAI GPT Store. From boosting productivity to sparking creativity, discover how these AI tools can elevate your work and inspire innovation.

My three GPTs now on the OpenAI GPT Store

Explore my trio of custom GPTs, now live on the OpenAI GPT Store. From boosting productivity to sparking creativity, discover how these AI tools can elevate your work and inspire innovation.

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