I’m a multidisciplinary designer based in Kansas City with 13 years of design experience, with the past 9 years focused on UI/UX, design systems, visual and interaction design, motion, and 3D.
I’ve led design initiatives and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions for clients like Amazon, Meta, Visa, Google, and Intel.
Passionate about creating intuitive, user-centric experiences, I focus on solving complex problems and improving lives through design.
DESIGN SYSTEMS • DESIGN STRATEGY • UI/UX • VISUAL DESIGN
UI/UX • VISUAL & WEB DESIGN • DESIGN SYSTEMS • PROTOTYPING
UI/UX • VISUAL DESIGN • DESIGN SYSTEMS • PROTOTYPING • MOTION
VR DESIGN • UI/UX • INTERACTION DESIGN • PROTOTYPING • MOTION
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"Sam is an outstanding design partner with a remarkable dedication to excellence. His positive, solution-focused attitude brings a valuable energy to our team, making him a reliable and proactive contributor. From driving UX initiatives to prioritizing customer-centricity, Sam consistently goes above and beyond. It's been a pleasure working with someone who not only excels in his role but also uplifts the entire team with his positivity."
– FITBIT / GOOGLE UX TEAM
"This work has been stellar. You took a complex project and made it digestible and beautiful. It was our first time working with you and it's been really, really great. I've been evangelizing about you and the work, everyone internally has been so impressed."
– VISA INNOVATION TEAM
"Sam is one of the best designers I have ever worked with. While working on some of the most complex design challenges for an enterprise software system, Sam led a team of designers while also producing flawless interactive prototypes on tight timeframes. He is also an advocate for user research and has experience conducting research himself."
– MANA MOMEN | RESEARCH LEAD
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