ABOUT ME
I'm Sam Small, a passionate designer who crafts beautifully intuitive experiences to solve problems and enrich lives.
Based in Kansas City, Missouri, I have 13+ years of design experience, with the past 8 years focused on product design. Driven by a passion for human-centered design, my approach is empathetic and focuses on deeply understanding user needs.
With extensive experience leading teams and collaborating on projects for top-tier clients such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, Fitbit, Amazon, Visa, First American, and the Brooklyn Nets, I have honed a diverse range of skills in UI/UX, user research, interaction design, design systems, branding, motion, and 3D design. I excel at aligning user needs with business goals to achieve maximum impact.
Outside of work, I am drawn to fashion, interior design, architecture, and fine art. I’m most inspired in nature, during runs, and listening to music and podcasts. My curiosity fuels continuous learning and collaboration, keeping my passions ever evolving.
I'm always eager to meet creative people or collaborate on impactful projects. If you'd like to learn more, let's connect!
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Education
✦ Career Foundry - Feature in "9 of the best UI Design portfolios that will inspire you"
✦ It's Nice That - Interview feature
✦ Figma Editorial - Interview feature
✦ Bestfolios - Portfolio feature
✦ Mockplus Blog - Portfolio feature
✦ AIGA Eye on Design Design Diary - Featured collab with Emma Fisher
✦ Reality vs. Virtual Reality Features - Work in international events at Ace Hotel (LA), V&A Gallery (London), Magic Johnston (Melbourne). Featured on I-D Magazine & Acclaim
✦ KTLG Directory of Design Studios - Interview & video feature
✦ ilovecreatives - Interview feature
✦ Card Dsgn - Business card design feature
✦ EYE X EAR Exhibition - Curated exhibition with Special Edition Co. & Yaeji featuring work from 70+ international audio/visual artists in Brooklyn. Work also featured in the show.
✦ Pitch Zine - Feature article
✦ Fount Magazine - Work featured in magazine & exhibitions in Berlin & Dortmund
✦ Chroma Magazine - Work featured in The Red Issue
✦ Neue Goods - Creators Series interview
✦ UltraLab Apps - Work created for and utilized in Pattern Soup mobile app
✦ Computer Arts Magazine - Typeface design featured
✦ AIGA Get Out the Vote - Work featured in AIGA's National Design Gallery in NYC
It's Nice That
Interview feature
Figma Editorial
Interview feature
Mockplus Blog
Portfolio feature
Bestfolios
Portfolio feature
AIGA Eye on Design Design Diary
Featured collaboration with Emma Fisher
Reality vs. Virtual Reality Features
Work in international events at Ace Hotel (LA), V&A Gallery (London), Magic Johnston (Melbourne) / Featured on I-D Magazine and Acclaim Magazine
KTLG Directory of Design Studios
Interview & video feature
ilovecreatives
Interview feature
Card Dsgn
Business card design feature
EYE X EAR Exhibition
Planned & co-curated exhibition with Special Edition Co. & Yaeji featuring work from 70+ international audio/visual artists in Brooklyn, NY. Work also featured in exhibtion.
Pitch Zine
Feature article
Fount Magazine
Work featured in magazine & exhibitions in Berlin & Dortmund
Chroma Magazine
Work featured in The Red Issue
Neue Goods
Creators Series interview
UltraLab Apps
Work created for/utilized in Pattern Soup app
Computer Arts Magazine
Typeface design featured
AIGA Get Out the Vote
Work featured in AIGA's National Gallery in NYC
Career Foundry - Feature in "9 of the best UI Design portfolios that will inspire you"
It's Nice That - Interview feature
Figma Editorial - Interview feature
Bestfolios - Portfolio feature
Mockplus Blog - Portfolio feature
AIGA Eye on Design Design Diary - Featured collaboration with Emma Fisher
Reality vs. Virtual Reality Features - Work in international events at Ace Hotel (LA), V&A Gallery (London), Magic Johnston (Melbourne). Featured on
I-D Magazine and Acclaim Magazine
KTLG Directory of Design Studios - Interview & video feature
ilovecreatives - Interview feature
Card Dsgn - Business card design feature
EYE X EAR Exhibition - Planned & co-curated an exhibition with Special Edition Co. & Yaeji featuring work from 70+ international audio/visual artists in Brooklyn, NY. Work also featured in the show.
Pitch Zine - Feature article
Fount Magazine - Work featured in magazine & exhibitions in Berlin & Dortmund
Chroma Magazine - Work featured in The Red Issue
Neue Goods - Creators Series interview
UltraLab Apps - Work created for and utilized in Pattern Soup mobile app
Computer Arts Magazine - Typeface design featured
AIGA Get Out the Vote - Work featured in AIGA's National Design Gallery in NYC
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