About
About me
I grew up in Shropshire, UK, enjoyed form design in college, and discovered Human-Computer Interaction at CU Boulder, USA.
Starting out as a UX designer, I've become a design systems and accessibility specialist. At home, I'm blessed with three children and enjoy reading and motorsport.
My ethos
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Work in the open
I believe in being honest and showing empathy for each other. I won't always agree with my teammates — I trust that our combined skills, hopes and weaknesses create a safe working environment to achieve more together.
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Accessibility by default
Accessibility is a usability amplifier. I create inclusive experiences for everyone to access anywhere. My designs are cohesive and scalable.
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Small iterations beat big bets
Objectives, constraints, culture and goals vary. I seek sources of user insight to reinforce user-centred thinking and design practices through small iterations. Evolving as we go means the process works for all of us.
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Build from the bottom up
I follow a progressive enhancement approach to UI design and page layouts. It helps ensure user journeys are accessible to all, building through phases:
- Start with smaller viewports (mobile and split/snap views)
- Map the information architecture and user journey
- Add headings and labels
- Add controls and actions that work without JavaScript
- Review layouts for semantic web issues and traps
- Optimise for user needs and JavaScript enhancements