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Work experience· 9 roles

Founder / Design Systems Architect · Baxley Commons — Independent Design Systems LabJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Founded an independent design systems lab focused on atomic token-first architecture, modular UI frameworks, and AI-assisted UX workflows. Designed and evaluated scalable design system approaches, including token structures, component modeling, and CMS-adjacent workflows. Explored AI-assisted methods for auditing design systems, generating documentation, and identifying edge cases while maintaining human-centered design decision-making.

Founder / Design Systems Architect · Baxley CommonsJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Founded an independent design systems lab focused on atomic token-first architecture, modular UI frameworks, and AI-assisted UX workflows. Designed and evaluated scalable design system approaches, including token structures, component modeling, and CMS-adjacent workflows. Explored AI-assisted methods for auditing design systems, generating documentation, and identifying edge cases while maintaining human-centered design decision-making.

Senior UX / UI Designer — Design Systems · Amazon Web Services (AWS)Jul 2024 – Feb 2025 · 8 mos

Created a Human Interface Guide consolidating four independent AWS design systems into a unified visual and interaction framework. Defined component anatomy, usage guidelines, and behavioral standards—including HTML and CSS implementation considerations—to support consistency across large, distributed product teams. Partnered with designers and engineers to align system intent, documentation, and implementation across multiple internal platforms.

Senior UX / UI Designer — Design Systems & Platform · T-MobileJul 2020 – Feb 2024 · 3 yrs 8 mos
Freelance UX / UI Designer — Enterprise & SaaS · Independent / Seattle (Microsoft, Avalara)Feb 2019 – May 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos
Freelance UX / UI Designer — Enterprise & SaaS · Seattle, WAFeb 2019 – May 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos
UX / UI Designer · FreelanceFeb 2019 – May 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos
Senior UX / UI Designer — CMS Platforms · Garrigan Lyman Group — AgencyMay 2011 – Jul 2019 · 8 yrs 3 mos

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) · The Art Institute of Seattle2030 – 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design · The Art Institute of Seattle2030 – 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) · The Art Institute of Seattle2030 – 2005

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