Hey. I’m AJ, a product designer who has a passion for the details.

I’m currently crafting AI and expanding design systems at Podium.

  • “He brings a rare mix of strategic vision, thoughtful execution, and deep care for the user experience.”

    – Merrilynne Harrington, Director of Product Design

  • “AJ’s meticulous attention to detail is unmatched… he elevates quality while ensuring strategic alignment.”

    – Adam Torres, VP of Design

  • “AJ’s designs are stunning and consistently delivered with speed and precision.”

    – Stephen Thomas, Senior Software Engineer

  • “He’s the lead designer you want on a team to set the bar for quality.”

    – Chris Jones, Senior Staff Product Designer

  • “His specs are detailed and organized, with a collaborative approach that engineers love.”

    – Luan Orlandi, Senior Software Engineer

  • “AJ understands how users think and solves problems with precision and empathy.”

    – Wisam A, Senior iOS Engineer

  • “He stepped up to define the product roadmap, lead research, and build tight feedback loops—beyond just design.”

    – Don McCaughey, Engineering Leader

  • “Bringing AJ onto your team is like adding a missing puzzle piece that unlocks a new level of design excellence.”

    – Seimith Suth, Head of Product

  • “AJ is one of the best designers I've worked with—an excellent communicator and supportive team player.”

    – Masato Miura, Tech Lead

  • “AJ fosters a positive, collaborative environment where critique feels natural and creativity thrives.”

    – Jackson Taylor, Creative Technologist

Selected Projects

AI Concierge

Podium

2024

AI-Powered Live Chat

Podium

2025

Brickyard Design System

Podium

2023

Streamlining Support for Scale

Clover

2020

(Coming soon) Alloy Design System

Copper

2018

(Coming soon) Product Rebrand

Copper

2018

Services

  • Turning ambiguous goals into focused design direction. Like a GPS for product teams…minus the rerouting.

  • Designing for scale, cohesion, and clarity across complex ecosystems…because your product deserves more than duct tape and good intentions.

  • Design so polished it feels simple…because the best work hides how hard it was. Maximum effort, minimum friction.

  • Part coach, part therapist, and occasionally a human Figma spell-check…turning “I don’t like it” into clear feedback and helping designers grow without losing their minds (or their layers).

Let’s work together