Hey,
I'm Jesse, director of design, systems enabler, accessibility advocate and avid woordworker. I lead the design team at Exygy, where we're dedicated to serving those who have been traditionally marginalized with thoughtful design.
Hey,
I'm Jesse, director of design, systems enabler, accessibility advocate and avid woordworker. I lead the design team at Exygy, where we're dedicated to serving those who have been traditionally marginalized with thoughtful design.
Hey,
I'm Jesse, director of design, systems enabler, accessibility advocate and avid woordworker. I lead the design team at Exygy, where we're dedicated to serving those who have been traditionally marginalized with thoughtful design.
Design
Research, co-design, ideation, accessibility, & design systems
My work is rooted in learning from people with lived experience. I design inclusive services that are accessible to the communities who need them and sustainable for the teams that deliver them. My process emphasizes research, co-design, ideation, accessibility, and robust design systems.
Design
Research, co-design, ideation, accessibility, & design systems
My work is rooted in learning from people with lived experience. I design inclusive services that are accessible to the communities who need them and sustainable for the teams that deliver them. My process emphasizes research, co-design, ideation, accessibility, and robust design systems.
Design
Research, co-design, ideation, accessibility, & design systems
My work is rooted in learning from people with lived experience. I design inclusive services that are accessible to the communities who need them and sustainable for the teams that deliver them. My process emphasizes research, co-design, ideation, accessibility, and robust design systems.
Systems
Library architecture, team communication & legible documentation
I enjoy collaborating with technical partners to build systems based on shared vocabulary. My goal is to create adaptable systems and tooling that ensure long-term adoption of components and patterns. This includes library architecture, team communication, and legible documentation.
Systems
Library architecture, team communication & legible documentation
I enjoy collaborating with technical partners to build systems based on shared vocabulary. My goal is to create adaptable systems and tooling that ensure long-term adoption of components and patterns. This includes library architecture, team communication, and legible documentation.
Systems
Library architecture, team communication & legible documentation
I enjoy collaborating with technical partners to build systems based on shared vocabulary. My goal is to create adaptable systems and tooling that ensure long-term adoption of components and patterns. This includes library architecture, team communication, and legible documentation.
Leadership
Accessibility, equitable design best practices, responsible AI patterns
I'm particularly interested in the details of the design process that most directly impact vulnerable individuals. I empower my team with the resources needed to deliver equitable solutions, focusing on accessibility, equitable design best practices, and responsible AI patterns.
Leadership
Accessibility, equitable design best practices, responsible AI patterns
I'm particularly interested in the details of the design process that most directly impact vulnerable individuals. I empower my team with the resources needed to deliver equitable solutions, focusing on accessibility, equitable design best practices, and responsible AI patterns.
Leadership
Accessibility, equitable design best practices, responsible AI patterns
I'm particularly interested in the details of the design process that most directly impact vulnerable individuals. I empower my team with the resources needed to deliver equitable solutions, focusing on accessibility, equitable design best practices, and responsible AI patterns.
About
About
About
I came to design through a creative background. I’m interested in the material qualities of the web and how they influence what we can create. I’m curious about what’s going on under surfaces and how I can use the “grain” of any technology to create something that this complimentary and unique.
When I’m not at my desk, you'll often find me woodworking in my garage.
I came to design through a creative background. I’m interested in the material qualities of the web and how they influence what we can create. I’m curious about what’s going on under surfaces and how I can use the “grain” of any technology to create something that this complimentary and unique.
When I’m not at my desk, you'll often find me woodworking in my garage.
I came to design through a creative background. I’m interested in the material qualities of the web and how they influence what we can create. I’m curious about what’s going on under surfaces and how I can use the “grain” of any technology to create something that this complimentary and unique.
When I’m not at my desk, you'll often find me woodworking in my garage.
Principles
Principles
Listen
Learning starts by listening to others and understanding their stories in their own words.
Know the material
The quality and constraints of the content, data, and technology determine the shape of what can be made.
Find your center
Individual purpose emerges at the intersection of what one is good at, what one loves to do, and what others need.
Take time
Teams should have the autonomy to move at a speed that ensures quality and thoughtful execution.
Lean in
Persistence and grit, despite obstacles and failure, provide confidence over time.
History
History
Director of Design
Exygy, Present
Design Lead
Exygy, 2015 - 2022
Principal Designer
Mister Machine, 2005 - 2015
Product Designer
Brave Space, 2004 - 2008
Skills
Skills
Figma detailer
Design systems
Accessibility audits & testing
Product design & strategy
User research
UX & ideation
UI & interaction design
Prototyping
Leadership & mentorship
Design ops