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

Design Engineer at XXXXXXX

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.

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Recent projects

Visual Studio for Mac 17

After years of dreaming about the future of Xamarin Studio and then Visual Studio for Mac, I directed the redesign, and created a new, modern application style.

Roles

User Interface Design, Icon Design

Year

2021

Visual Studio for Mac 17

After years of dreaming about the future of Xamarin Studio and then Visual Studio for Mac, I directed the redesign, and created a new, modern application style.

Roles

User Interface Design, Icon Design

Year

2021

Visual Studio for Mac 17

After years of dreaming about the future of Xamarin Studio and then Visual Studio for Mac, I directed the redesign, and created a new, modern application style.

Roles

User Interface Design, Icon Design

Year

2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recent articles

New game on the horizon

After a year-long hiatus, I've decided to start a new game. I don't know the exact details yet, but I have the main character in mind – a fancy pigeon wearing a cylindrical hat.

New game on the horizon

After a year-long hiatus, I've decided to start a new game. I don't know the exact details yet, but I have the main character in mind – a fancy pigeon wearing a cylindrical hat.

New game on the horizon

After a year-long hiatus, I've decided to start a new game. I don't know the exact details yet, but I have the main character in mind – a fancy pigeon wearing a cylindrical hat.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.