Hello!
My name is Gavin.
I’m a budding UX enthusiast, product designer, design thinker, and researcher. I love learning about people and why they do the things they do.
I have 1-2 years of experience in applying design thinking to real-world projects that have had big impacts on communities around the world. I have worked independently, collaborated with others, and mentored teams of interns. I thrive in the space between stakeholders and users, creating new perspectives for both and finding a balance that does not just suffice but satisfies.
I approach design and people with a human-based perspective. With a professional background in human-services and my academic roots in storytelling, I am constantly curious and seeking out the things that make people joyful, frustrated, or disinterested. My design thinking practices combine the joy of problem-solving and ideation with the logic of user behavior backed by research.
Case Studies
SJSU Site Navigational Audit
Redesigning the SJSU iSchool homepage navigation through card sorting, information architecture, and mixed-method research.
Scottsdale Public Library Website Redesign
Redesigning the Scottsdale Public Library website through research, testing, and real change.
Scoop Ice Cream Truck App Design
Designing a mobile experience that helps Phoenix locals find, follow, and book a beloved neighborhood ice cream truck.
Got Questions?
I’d love to chat and connect! I’m pretty good at checking emails, so you’ll hear back from me soon.