I’m John

With over six years of experience crafting user-centred design solutions, my work is shaped by diverse employer projects, collaboration with designers across the UX community, and a commitment to continual learning.

I apply design thinking to both new features and the continuous improvement of existing functionality. I also help create and maintain a scalable, component-based design system, built on atomic design principles—for our SaaS platform and web products. My approach blends UX strategy, interface design, and scalable design systems, always grounded in user research and real-world testing.

Experience

  • 6+ years, from Junior to Senior within 5 years

    • Lead product designer on Nexus Point’s automotive SaaS platform, applying a design thinking approach to both new features and continuous improvement of existing functionality. Also support the creation and maintenance of a scalable component-based design system using atomic design principles for web products.

    • Drive UX strategy across key product areas, from research and ideation through to high-fidelity design and implementation

    • Lead design thinking workshops with users to empathise and define needs and opportunities

    • Design and prototype new product features based on user research and business goals

    • Collaborate closely with developers to deliver responsive, accessible UI across all applications

    • Work with product owner and senior management to align designs with business objectives and user needs

    • Leading the creation and maintenance of a scalable design system for the automotive SaaS platform

    • Supporting the maintenance and evolution of a design system for web products

UX/UI Designer

2019 - Present

  • 10 years experience prior to UX role, from Junior to Senior

    • Delivered creative solutions across branding, advertising, and web design, ensuring consistent visual identity across all platforms

    • Produced high-quality digital and print assets using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

    • Collaborated with the studio manager to plan, oversee, and execute projects efficiently

    • Mentored and trained junior designers

Graphic Designer

2009 - 2019

Certificates

Design Thinking: The Ultimate Guide
Distinction - IxDF - Interaction Design Foundation

Mobile UX Design: The Beginner's Guide
Distinction - IxDF - Interaction Design Foundation

Journey Mapping
Distinction - IxDF - Interaction Design Foundation

Education

Multimedia Technology BSc (Hons)
2:1 - Leeds Beckett Park University

Information Technology & Graphic Design
BB & C - Pendleton College