About
Who I am
Hey, I’m Dave – it’s nice to meet you! I’m a Product Designer and my passion is creating products that make users’ lives better.
Over my career in tech, I’ve worked as a technician, front-end developer, support manager, and now a Product Designer. Those experiences gave me a nuanced understanding of the product life cycle and how to design products that not only meet business goals but delight users too.
I’ve always had an eye towards the user. My first tech job was at the Genius Bar in downtown San Francisco. I learned quickly that most appointments needed less technical know-how and more empathy because users were just confused or unsure about how to use their products. I carry that insight with me today whether I’m designing a user flow or conducting UX research.
Today, I’m a champion for accessibility in product design and development. I believe that is the challenge for our industry to take on, and I strive to make inclusive design a part of every project.
Eating with my hands is ideal
What I Do
I love solving problems through design and collaboration. At Sparta Science, I worked with cross-functional teams to tackle the full design process—from scoping ideas to building and scaling solutions. My goal is always to create products that truly help users while delivering on what stakeholders need.
What I’m great at:
Mapping out site structures, wireframes, and user flows to simplify the complex
Building high-fidelity prototypes to test ideas and make better design decisions
Making sure designs are accessible and inclusive for everyone
Creating multi-platform design systems that work seamlessly across web, iOS, and Android
Writing just enough documentation to keep things clear and easy for teams
I’ve also written research scripts, interviewed users, and love digging through support requests to find nuggets of UX gold—those little insights that can make a big difference.
Working with me
”Dave solicits and responds to feedback, and offers comments and ideas just as generously. He's self-driven and collaborative, which makes him both an astonishingly fast learner but also a wonderful teacher, mentor, and partner to engineering and product. He is more attuned than many to the needs and desires of the end user, and advocates loudly for universal design in all interactions. But he's not pedantic: He also understands product development, and knows when to iterate and when to stand firm.” - Head of UX, TripIt
“David is a deeply empathetic designer, a consistent advocate for user needs, and a champion of accessible and inclusive design. He’s driven by a strong work ethic and a deep-seated desire to create high-quality work he and his team can take pride in.” - Design Director, Sparta Science
“Every PM at TripIt raves about how much they love working with Dave. My favorite part about working with Dave is how he collaborates with others. He can really bring a room of tough stakeholders together and get them to align with his easygoing yet persuasive attitude. He is great at taking feedback from multiple stakeholders and synthesizing it into a better design. One thing that makes Dave unique is his ability to work closely with engineers and deeply understand technical constraints to inform his design. Overall, Dave makes work fun! He always brings a positive and fun energy to the meeting that uplifts everyone.” - Product Manager, TripIt